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Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"

Archive answer — July 9, 2026

10 Down

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Clue explained

“SYNTAX” is the published 6-letter fill for 10 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, July 9, 2026 appearance

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Across

20 clues
  1. 1Write-___ (some tax breaks)
  2. 5Perched on
  3. 9Golf obstacles around a green
  4. 11Very, very serious
  5. 12Literary/film character with a ⚡️ on his forehead
  6. 14Excellent TV reception?
  7. 15"Raiders of the Lost ___"
  8. 16Restaurant booking, casually
  9. 17Protein-rich cat food ingredient
  10. 19Beverage with a ⚡️ in its logo
  11. 23Kick one's feet up
  12. 26Stash (away)
  13. 27Old flames
  14. 28Magazine whose name means "she" in French
  15. 29Rock band with a ⚡️ in its logo
  16. 30D.C. baseball team, informally
  17. 31Parent company of Instagram
  18. 32'Tude
  19. 33Low-quality A.I.-created content, colloquially
  20. 34Symbol in this puzzle

Down

20 clues
  1. 1This, that and the ___
  2. 2One of 10 divisions in bowling
  3. 3Crop-growing areas
  4. 4Agile
  5. 5Class with painting and printing
  6. 6"Toodle-oo!"
  7. 7Finished
  8. 8Employee benefit
  9. 10Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"SYNTAX
  10. 11"Heaven forbid!"
  11. 13Grumpy look
  12. 18Weapons stockpile
  13. 19Car item unscrewed at the pump
  14. 20"Finally!"
  15. 21Meatheads
  16. 22Lambs' mothers
  17. 23500-sheet stacks
  18. 24Google Sheets alternative
  19. 25Resulted in
  20. 32"___ you're saying there's a chance?"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Across

  1. 1. Write-___ (some tax breaks)

    Answer: OFFS

  2. 5. Perched on

    Answer: ATOP

  3. 9. Golf obstacles around a green

    Answer: TRAPS

  4. 11. Very, very serious

    Answer: GRAVE

  5. 12. Literary/film character with a ⚡️ on his forehead

    Answer: HARRYPOTTER

  6. 14. Excellent TV reception?

    Answer: EMMYNOD

  7. 15. "Raiders of the Lost ___"

    Answer: ARK

  8. 16. Restaurant booking, casually

    Answer: RES

  9. 17. Protein-rich cat food ingredient

    Answer: TUNA

  10. 19. Beverage with a ⚡️ in its logo

    Answer: GATORADE

  11. 23. Kick one's feet up

    Answer: RELAX

  12. 26. Stash (away)

    Answer: STOW

  13. 27. Old flames

    Answer: EXES

  14. 28. Magazine whose name means "she" in French

    Answer: ELLE

  15. 29. Rock band with a ⚡️ in its logo

    Answer: ACDC

  16. 30. D.C. baseball team, informally

    Answer: NATS

  17. 31. Parent company of Instagram

    Answer: META

  18. 32. 'Tude

    Answer: SASS

  19. 33. Low-quality A.I.-created content, colloquially

    Answer: SLOP

  20. 34. Symbol in this puzzle

    Answer: BOLT

Down

  1. 1. This, that and the ___

    Answer: OTHER

  2. 2. One of 10 divisions in bowling

    Answer: FRAME

  3. 3. Crop-growing areas

    Answer: FARMS

  4. 4. Agile

    Answer: SPRY

  5. 5. Class with painting and printing

    Answer: ART

  6. 6. "Toodle-oo!"

    Answer: TATA

  7. 7. Finished

    Answer: OVER

  8. 8. Employee benefit

    Answer: PERK

  9. 10. Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"

    Answer: SYNTAX

  10. 11. "Heaven forbid!"

    Answer: GODNO

  11. 13. Grumpy look

    Answer: POUT

  12. 18. Weapons stockpile

    Answer: ARSENAL

  13. 19. Car item unscrewed at the pump

    Answer: GASCAP

  14. 20. "Finally!"

    Answer: ATLAST

  15. 21. Meatheads

    Answer: DOLTS

  16. 22. Lambs' mothers

    Answer: EWES

  17. 23. 500-sheet stacks

    Answer: REAMS

  18. 24. Google Sheets alternative

    Answer: EXCEL

  19. 25. Resulted in

    Answer: LEDTO

  20. 32. "___ you're saying there's a chance?"

    Answer: SO

The answer to “Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"” in the NYT Midi Crossword is SYNTAX — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 9, 2026 at 10-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"” answer

SYNTAX(6 letters)

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Why does SYNTAX fit?

SYNTAX is the published 6-letter answer at 10-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"”?

The answer is SYNTAX.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: SYNTAX.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for July 9, 2026 at 10-Down.

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?

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