Moccasin, e.g.
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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Moccasin, e.g. (4)
Answer
The answer to Moccasin, e.g. is Shoe (4 letters).
Why does Shoe fit this clue?
This clue uses 'e.g.' to signal that the answer is a category that includes the given example. SHOE is the broad category of footwear that encompasses moccasins along with many other types. A shoe is any covering for the human foot, typically made of leather or other durable material with a sole and heel. Moccasins are a specific type of shoe characterized by their soft leather construction and lack of a separate sole, originally made by Native American peoples. The clue works by giving one example (moccasin) to lead solvers to the general category (shoe).
What does Moccasin, e.g. mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
moccasin
noun
•a soft leather shoe worn by Native Americans
•a type of venomous snake, also called water moccasin
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 113-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Shoe mean?
noun
•A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
•A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
verb
•To put shoes on one's feet.
•To put horseshoes on a horse.
Origin of the word Shoe
•origin: Old English 'scoh'
•period: before 12th century
The word is related to the Old Norse 'skór' and ultimately derives from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'covering', which also gave rise to the German 'Schuh' and Dutch 'schoen'.
How to use Shoe in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Shoe.
•“The Native American moccasin is a traditional type of shoe made from soft leather.”
•“She tied her running shoe tightly before heading out for her morning jog.”
•“He slipped off his dress shoe and rubbed his sore foot after the long day at work.”
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- What is the answer to Moccasin, e.g.?
- The answer is Shoe (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Moccasin, e.g. have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Shoe.
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