What is the answer to "Part of a race" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Part of a race" is HEAT (4 letters).

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Part of a race NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 1, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

HEAT

4 letters · Down · last seen May 1, 2026