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Jewish period of mourning

Archive answer — July 31, 2026

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“SHIVA” is the published 5-letter fill for 9 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue’s Friday, July 31, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder
  2. 6Chem. or bio.
  3. 9Jewish period of mourningSHIVA
  4. 10URL ending
  5. 11Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares?
  6. 13Opposite of paleo-
  7. 14Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca
  8. 15Least spicy
  9. 16California city west of Reno
  10. 18Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?
  11. 21Unit of land
  12. 22Direction opposite WSW
  13. 23___ eagle
  14. 24Medical professional, for short

Down

15 clues
  1. 1The third "A" in AAA: Abbr.
  2. 2"Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic)
  3. 3Big name in early DVRs
  4. 4"___ seen better days"
  5. 5"Sex and the City" author Bushnell
  6. 6Part of an improv set
  7. 7Layers of paint
  8. 8"All ready here!"
  9. 12Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds
  10. 15In need of a nap
  11. 16___-Cola
  12. 17Throw with force
  13. 18"Absolutely gorge!"
  14. 19Ambient musician Brian
  15. 20Brief bit of time

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder

    Answer: ATTIC

  2. 6. Chem. or bio.

    Answer: SCI

  3. 9. Jewish period of mourning

    Answer: SHIVA

  4. 10. URL ending

    Answer: COM

  5. 11. Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares?

    Answer: SEVENSEAS

  6. 13. Opposite of paleo-

    Answer: NEO

  7. 14. Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca

    Answer: DANTE

  8. 15. Least spicy

    Answer: TAMEST

  9. 16. California city west of Reno

    Answer: CHICO

  10. 18. Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?

    Answer: FOUREYES

  11. 21. Unit of land

    Answer: ACRE

  12. 22. Direction opposite WSW

    Answer: ENE

  13. 23. ___ eagle

    Answer: BALD

  14. 24. Medical professional, for short

    Answer: DOC

Down

  1. 1. The third "A" in AAA: Abbr.

    Answer: ASSN

  2. 2. "Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic)

    Answer: THEE

  3. 3. Big name in early DVRs

    Answer: TIVO

  4. 4. "___ seen better days"

    Answer: IVE

  5. 5. "Sex and the City" author Bushnell

    Answer: CANDACE

  6. 6. Part of an improv set

    Answer: SCENE

  7. 7. Layers of paint

    Answer: COATS

  8. 8. "All ready here!"

    Answer: IMSET

  9. 12. Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds

    Answer: SAMOYED

  10. 15. In need of a nap

    Answer: TIRED

  11. 16. ___-Cola

    Answer: COCA

  12. 17. Throw with force

    Answer: HURL

  13. 18. "Absolutely gorge!"

    Answer: FAB

  14. 19. Ambient musician Brian

    Answer: ENO

  15. 20. Brief bit of time

    Answer: SEC

The answer to “Jewish period of mourning” in the NYT Midi Crossword is SHIVA — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 31, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Jewish period of mourning” answer

SHIVA(5 letters)

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Why does SHIVA fit?

SHIVA is the published 5-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Jewish period of mourning” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Jewish period of mourning”?

The answer is SHIVA.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: SHIVA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for July 31, 2026 at 9-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 Midi answers page for July 31, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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