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___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer
Archive answer — August 6, 2026
12 Across
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Across
- 1. Avoided an infielder's tag, maybe
Answer: SLID
- 5. Teacher's evaluation
Answer: TEST
- 9. Become fatigued
Answer: TIRE
- 10. Important time periods
Answer: ERAS
- 11. ___ Erikson, noted 11th-century explorer
Answer: LEIF
- 12. ___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer
Answer: ERIK
- 13. Function
Answer: USE
- 14. Nonverbal "yes"
Answer: NOD
- 17. Altoids holder
Answer: TIN
- 25. One of six that make up a hexagon
Answer: SIDE
- 26. Step on a ladder
Answer: RUNG
- 27. What ballet dancers can balance on
Answer: TOES
Down
- 1. "Gateway to the West" city: Abbr.
Answer: STL
- 2. "In ___ of gifts ..."
Answer: LIEU
- 3. From Kilkenny or Kildare
Answer: IRISH
- 4. Vanquishing
Answer: DEFEATING
- 5. Cause of adolescent rebellion, perhaps
Answer: TEENANGST
- 6. 404 Not Found, e.g.
Answer: ERROR
- 7. Uttered
Answer: SAID
- 8. Reprimanding sound
Answer: TSK
- 16. ___ and tonic
Answer: GIN
- 18. Pre-streaming device, in brief
Answer: VCR
- 19. "Gonna pay ya back later" note
Answer: IOU
- 20. Fam, formerly
Answer: KIN
- 21. ___ de Janeiro
Answer: RIO
- 22. Poem of lofty praise
Answer: ODE
- 23. Director Anderson
Answer: WES
The answer to “___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer” in the NYT Midi Crossword is ERIK — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 6, 2026 at 12-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer” answer
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Why does ERIK fit?
ERIK is the published 4-letter answer at 12-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer”?
The answer is ERIK.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: ERIK.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 6, 2026 at 12-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?
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