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"Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")
Archive answer — September 3, 2026
8 Across
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“KNEES” is the published 5-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Thursday, September 3, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Leave alone
Answer: LETBE
- 6. Vehemently dislike
Answer: ABHOR
- 7. Middle section of the body
Answer: TORSO
- 9. Iris's place
Answer: EYE
Down
- 1. Crispy treat during Hanukkah
Answer: LATKE
- 2. Expensive dark wood
Answer: EBONY
- 3. This clue's number
Answer: THREE
- 4. Big name in portable speakers
Answer: BOSE
The answer to “"Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")” in the NYT Mini Crossword is KNEES — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 3, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“"Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")” answer
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Why does KNEES fit?
KNEES is the published 5-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “"Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")”?
The answer is KNEES.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: KNEES.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for September 3, 2026 at 8-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the NYT Mini answers page for September 3, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.