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This, ___ or the other

Archive answer — August 12, 2026

19 Down

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Clue explained

“THAT” is the published 4-letter fill for 19 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue’s Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

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Across

17 clues
  1. 1Apt rhyme for "wham"
  2. 4Wily
  3. 7Oscar winner Mahershala
  4. 8Counterpart of effect
  5. 10___-tac-toe
  6. 11"That's true, however ..."
  7. 12She/___ pronouns
  8. 13"Mamma ___!"
  9. 14Unenthused about
  10. 17Month when St. Nicholas Day is celebrated: Abbr.
  11. 18Make a choice
  12. 20"Bucking" rodeo horse, informally
  13. 22Unenthused sound
  14. 23TV character Ted who said "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential"
  15. 24401(k) alternative
  16. 25Many a middle schooler, agewise
  17. 26Animal associated with witchcraft in the Middle Ages

Down

13 clues
  1. 1Rubber ducky's "home"
  2. 2Sci-fi visitor
  3. 3Take small amounts of a psychedelic
  4. 4Really, really small
  5. 5Baton Rouge sch.
  6. 6So far
  7. 8Gathering for superhero fans
  8. 9Similar (to)
  9. 15On edge
  10. 16Offering at Buenos Aires's Teatro Colón
  11. 19This, ___ or the otherTHAT
  12. 20Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short
  13. 21Like completely uncooked steak

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Apt rhyme for "wham"

    Answer: BAM

  2. 4. Wily

    Answer: SLY

  3. 7. Oscar winner Mahershala

    Answer: ALI

  4. 8. Counterpart of effect

    Answer: CAUSE

  5. 10. ___-tac-toe

    Answer: TIC

  6. 11. "That's true, however ..."

    Answer: OKBUT

  7. 12. She/___ pronouns

    Answer: HER

  8. 13. "Mamma ___!"

    Answer: MIA

  9. 14. Unenthused about

    Answer: NOTINTO

  10. 17. Month when St. Nicholas Day is celebrated: Abbr.

    Answer: DEC

  11. 18. Make a choice

    Answer: OPT

  12. 20. "Bucking" rodeo horse, informally

    Answer: BRONC

  13. 22. Unenthused sound

    Answer: MEH

  14. 23. TV character Ted who said "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential"

    Answer: LASSO

  15. 24. 401(k) alternative

    Answer: IRA

  16. 25. Many a middle schooler, agewise

    Answer: TWEEN

  17. 26. Animal associated with witchcraft in the Middle Ages

    Answer: CAT

Down

  1. 1. Rubber ducky's "home"

    Answer: BATH

  2. 2. Sci-fi visitor

    Answer: ALIEN

  3. 3. Take small amounts of a psychedelic

    Answer: MICRODOSE

  4. 4. Really, really small

    Answer: SUBATOMIC

  5. 5. Baton Rouge sch.

    Answer: LSU

  6. 6. So far

    Answer: YET

  7. 8. Gathering for superhero fans

    Answer: COMICCON

  8. 9. Similar (to)

    Answer: AKIN

  9. 15. On edge

    Answer: TENSE

  10. 16. Offering at Buenos Aires's Teatro Colón

    Answer: OPERA

  11. 19. This, ___ or the other

    Answer: THAT

  12. 20. Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short

    Answer: BLT

  13. 21. Like completely uncooked steak

    Answer: RAW

The answer to “This, ___ or the other” in the NYT Midi Crossword is THAT — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 12, 2026 at 19-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“This, ___ or the other” answer

THAT(4 letters)

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Why does THAT fit?

THAT is the published 4-letter answer at 19-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “This, ___ or the other” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “This, ___ or the other”?

The answer is THAT.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: THAT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 12, 2026 at 19-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 12, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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