NYT Midi
Uncle ___
Archive answer — July 15, 2026
25 Down
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“SAM” is the published 3-letter fill for 25 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, July 15, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Promising words at the altar
Answer: IDO
- 4. The lady over there
Answer: SHE
- 7. Furry swimmer with whiskers
Answer: OTTER
- 9. Tip of a ballet shoe
Answer: TOE
- 10. [The letters of RESERVOIR, in a circle]
Answer: SPRINGROLL
- 12. Historical periods
Answer: ERAS
- 13. Cry at a fútbol game
Answer: OLE
- 14. Thick stack of cash
Answer: WAD
- 15. Job for an attorney
Answer: CASE
- 17. [The letters of EXECUTIVE, in a circle]
Answer: HEADBAND
- 20. Creative person's inspiration
Answer: MUSE
- 21. Big boss at the top, in brief
Answer: CEO
- 23. Teensy little bit
Answer: TAD
- 24. Food item in a hard or soft shell
Answer: TACO
- 25. [The letters of THERAPIST, in a circle]
Answer: SHRINKWRAP
- 28. Fine and dandy
Answer: AOK
- 29. Loud
Answer: NOISY
- 30. ___ Fields (big name in cookies)
Answer: MRS
- 31. Hairpiece for Halloween, perhaps
Answer: WIG
Down
- 1. "How sweet ___!"
Answer: ITIS
- 2. Home for a lion
Answer: DEN
- 3. Alternative to .com and .biz
Answer: ORG
- 4. Vehicles that may end up in a chop shop
Answer: STOLENCARS
- 5. Golfer's target
Answer: HOLE
- 6. Wriggler in a coral reef
Answer: EEL
- 7. Media mogul with a book club
Answer: OPRAH
- 8. Legally protects, as a brand name
Answer: TRADEMARKS
- 10. Use needle and thread
Answer: SEW
- 11. Civil rights icon Parks
Answer: ROSA
- 16. 1860s president, familiarly
Answer: ABE
- 18. German carmaker whose logo has four rings
Answer: AUDI
- 19. Tooth problem
Answer: DECAY
- 22. Alley-___ (basketball play)
Answer: OOP
- 24. Itty-bitty branch
Answer: TWIG
- 25. Uncle ___
Answer: SAM
- 26. Opposite of SSE
Answer: NNW
- 27. Fish in a Japanese pond
Answer: KOI
The answer to “Uncle ___” in the NYT Midi Crossword is SAM — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 15, 2026 at 25-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Uncle ___” answer
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Why does SAM fit?
SAM is the published 3-letter answer at 25-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Uncle ___” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Uncle ___”?
The answer is SAM.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: SAM.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for July 15, 2026 at 25-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?
Open the NYT Midi answers page for July 15, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.