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Hold the deed to
Archive answer — August 13, 2026
39 Across
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“OWN” is the published 3-letter fill for 39 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue’s Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
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Across
23 clues- 17Pinnacle
- 39Hold the deed toOWN
Down
21 clues- 23Soak up
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 4. "The Good Wife" channel
Answer: CBS
- 7. Includes on an email thread
Answer: CCS
- 10. Prepare to throw a dart
Answer: AIM
- 11. "Could you repeat that?"
Answer: HUH
- 12. Pretend to be a kangaroo, say
Answer: HOP
- 13. In Stockholm: "fisk"
Answer: SWEDISHFISH
- 16. Spot of some congestion
Answer: SINUS
- 17. Pinnacle
Answer: ACME
- 18. World Cup official
Answer: REF
- 20. Hum like an electric fan
Answer: WHIR
- 21. In Rome: "ghiaccio"
Answer: ITALIANICE
- 24. Condescending sort
Answer: SNOB
- 25. Cleanup hitter's stat
Answer: RBI
- 26. "___ only take a minute"
Answer: ITLL
- 27. Roadblocks
Answer: SNAGS
- 31. In Athens: "Γιαούρτι"
Answer: GREEKYOGURT
- 34. In a foul mood
Answer: MAD
- 36. Oolong or darjeeling
Answer: TEA
- 37. Emmy winner Edebiri
Answer: AYO
- 38. Baby bear
Answer: CUB
- 39. Hold the deed to
Answer: OWN
Down
- 1. Back talk
Answer: SASS
- 2. Egg-shaped (and egg-sized) fruit
Answer: KIWI
- 3. "You said it!"
Answer: AMEN
- 4. Ice sculptor's tool
Answer: CHISEL
- 6. "Keep your voice down!"
Answer: SHH
- 7. Ostentatiously fancy
Answer: CHICHI
- 8. Incomprehensibly vast
Answer: COSMIC
- 9. Basketball or baseball, but not football
Answer: SPHERE
- 14. Long-lasting
Answer: DURABLE
- 15. Excessively flattering, with "over"
Answer: FAWNING
- 19. Relative of a spruce
Answer: FIR
- 21. Spot for documents that need attention
Answer: INTRAY
- 22. "Holy ___!"
Answer: TOLEDO
- 23. Soak up
Answer: ABSORB
- 24. Letter between rho and tau
Answer: SIGMA
- 28. Prefix with -tune or -correct
Answer: AUTO
- 29. Got bigger
Answer: GREW
- 32. "Finger lickin' good" chain
Answer: KFC
- 33. "Who are ___ to judge?"
Answer: YOU
The answer to “Hold the deed to” in the NYT Midi Crossword is OWN — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 13, 2026 at 39-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
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Why does OWN fit?
OWN is the published 3-letter answer at 39-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Hold the deed to” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Hold the deed to”?
The answer is OWN.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: OWN.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 13, 2026 at 39-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 13, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.