One of two typically used when rowing, in brief
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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One of two typically used when rowing, in brief (3)
Answer
The answer to One of two typically used when rowing, in brief is Lat (3 letters).
Why does Lat fit this clue?
This clue uses an abbreviation marker ('in brief') to point to LAT, short for latissimus dorsi. The latissimus dorsi is a broad, flat muscle that spans most of the lower back and is one of the largest muscles in the human body. When rowing, you primarily engage two latissimus dorsi muscles, one on each side of your back, which pull your arms toward your body in the rowing motion. The phrase 'in brief' signals that the answer is an abbreviated form, making LAT the shortened version of this key rowing muscle.
What does One of two typically used when rowing, in brief mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
rowing
verb
•propelling a boat through water using oars
noun
•the sport or activity of racing boats using oars
brief
adjective
•short in duration or length; concise
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 36-across in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Lat mean?
noun
•A staff, particularly one of an Indian kind.
•A monumental pillar, particularly the Buddhist columns erected in East India.
•(usually in the plural) A latrine: a rudimentary or military facility for urination and defecation.
•The gold-backed monetary unit of Latvia from August 1922 until April 1941, when it was replaced by the Soviet ruble; it was typically pegged at about 25 to the British pound.
•The floating fiat monetary unit of Latvia from 1992 until January 2014, when it was replaced by the euro.
•(usually in the plural) A latissimus dorsi muscle.
•Latitude
Origin of the word Lat
•origin: Sanskrit लाट (lāṭa)
•period: ancient Sanskrit period
The word originally referred to a region in ancient India (modern-day Gujarat) and was used to describe people from that area, later becoming associated with physical fitness and strength.
How to use Lat in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Lat.
•“The rower felt a sharp pain in his lat muscle after the intense training session.”
•“She focused on strengthening her lats with pull-ups and rowing exercises at the gym.”
•“The physical therapist explained that his lat was tight and needed stretching to improve his shoulder mobility.”
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NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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Will Shortz
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position
36 Across
answer length
3 letters