NYT Midi
"___-ching!"
Archive answer — August 2, 2026
31 Down
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NYT Midi Crossword
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Shrek, for one
Answer: OGRE
- 5. Midwinter mugful
Answer: COCOA
- 10. Ode or haiku
Answer: POEM
- 11. Say angrily
Answer: SNARL
- 12. Boxer's decoy punch
Answer: FEINT
- 13. Has a predisposition (to)
Answer: TENDS
- 15. Top of a company's org chart
Answer: CEO
- 23. Adolescent ... or an anagram of GREEN TEA
Answer: TEENAGER
- 26. Tasks on a list
Answer: TODOS
- 28. A pair apiece
Answer: TWOEACH
- 32. "Yes, monsieur"
Answer: OUI
- 33. One-named R&B singer with the 2024 hit "Nasty"
Answer: TINASHE
- 34. Chapel Hill sch.
Answer: UNC
- 35. Like sharp facial features
Answer: ANGULAR
- 36. Six-point N.F.L. scores: Abbr.
Answer: TDS
Down
- 1. ChatGPT's company
Answer: OPENAI
- 2. Alive and well
Answer: GOINGSTRONG
- 3. ___ Faire (jousting venue, informally)
Answer: REN
- 4. Ambulance worker, for short
Answer: EMT
- 5. Winter hrs. in St. Louis
Answer: CST
- 6. 6-Down times 6-Down
Answer: ONE
- 7. Negated
Answer: CANCELEDOUT
- 8. Be bossy toward
Answer: ORDERAROUND
- 9. In addition
Answer: ALSO
- 12. Like a strong handshake
Answer: FIRM
- 17. Suffix in some language names
Answer: ESE
- 18. Main squeeze, in 2010s slang
Answer: BAE
- 19. ___ Arbor, Mich.
Answer: ANN
- 20. "So they tell me ..."
Answer: IGATHER
- 21. Country between Ghana and Benin
Answer: TOGO
- 24. Encouraging word before "boy" or "girl"
Answer: ATTA
- 25. "Victory is mine!"
Answer: IWIN
- 27. Orders to attack, with "on"
Answer: SICS
- 29. ___ Claire, Wis.
Answer: EAU
- 30. Language with handshapes, in brief
Answer: ASL
- 31. "___-ching!"
Answer: CHA
The answer to “"___-ching!"” in the NYT Midi Crossword is CHA — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 2, 2026 at 31-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“"___-ching!"” answer
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Why does CHA fit?
CHA is the published 3-letter answer at 31-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “"___-ching!"” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"___-ching!"”?
The answer is CHA.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: CHA.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 2, 2026 at 31-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 August 2, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.