Meaning
The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.
Etymology
Origin: German
Probably from a North Germanic source, compare dialectal Norwegian penn (“peen”), Danish pind (“peg”), German Pinne (“the peen of a hammer”), Old Swedish pæna (“to pound iron with a hammer”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 38 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-30PACDEKN
- 2026-09-16PDEINOW
- 2026-03-21EILNPUV
- 2026-02-02PYAEHIN
- 2026-01-07PDNLEMU
- 2025-12-25NEPIHOX
- 2025-11-27PCTNEDI
- 2025-11-03NDXUOEP
- 2025-10-24PDEIMNT
- 2025-10-05NEGOPTY
- 2025-08-15NETOLPU
- 2025-06-18NPCLHEI
+26 earlier appearances in the archive.