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Like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe
Archive answer — August 4, 2026
9 Across
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“ONTIPTOES” is the published 9-letter fill for 9 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. Cold treat on a stick
Answer: ICEPOP
- 7. Singer Johnny's last words before leaving Folsom Prison?
Answer: CASHOUT
- 12. U.S. intelligence org.
Answer: NSA
- 13. Level of a cake
Answer: TIER
- 14. Rapper Cardi calls it a wrap?
Answer: BROLLS
- 16. "That's the truth!"
Answer: ISWEAR
- 19. Musician Taylor moving on to her next era?
Answer: SWIFTEXIT
- 24. Game before a final
Answer: SEMI
- 25. Leave out
Answer: OMIT
- 26. "___: Ares" (2025 sci-fi sequel)
Answer: TRON
Down
- 1. One of many on a smartphone home screen
Answer: ICON
- 2. Tuna fish containers
Answer: CANS
- 3. "Dónde ___ la biblioteca?"
Answer: ESTA
- 4. The Eagles, on sports tickers
Answer: PHI
- 5. Alley-___
Answer: OOP
- 6. Finally close the book on
Answer: PUTTOREST
- 8. Work like a dog
Answer: TOIL
- 10. Wriggly swimmer
Answer: EEL
- 11. Typical Ditch Day participants: Abbr.
Answer: SRS
- 14. Seem suitable for
Answer: BEFIT
- 15. ___ race (corporate grind)
Answer: RAT
- 16. "That ___ be expected"
Answer: ISTO
- 17. Go for a dip
Answer: SWIM
- 18. User-edited website
Answer: WIKI
- 20. Gen ___ (Zoomer's parent, perhaps)
Answer: XER
- 21. "For me ...," in a text
Answer: IMO
- 22. Sturdy container for mints
Answer: TIN
The answer to “Like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe” in the NYT Midi Crossword is ONTIPTOES — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 4, 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.
“Like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe” answer
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Why does ONTIPTOES fit?
ONTIPTOES is the published 9-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe” 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.
- August 4, 2026 (most recent)ONTIPTOES
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe”?
The answer is ONTIPTOES.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: ONTIPTOES.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 4, 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 August 4, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.