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Car enthusiasts, informally
Archive answer — August 21, 2026
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“GEARHEADS” is the published 9-letter fill for 17 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. House hunter's bid
Answer: OFFER
- 6. Hardly any
Answer: FEW
- 9. 2016 Disney film with Samoan song lyrics
Answer: MOANA
- 10. It may be on the chopping block
Answer: AXE
- 11. Naomi Osaka's visor?
Answer: NOCAP
- 12. "Told ya I was right"
Answer: SEE
- 13. Pair of celebs
Answer: ITEM
- 14. Affliction for many a war vet, for short
Answer: PTSD
- 15. Mary Oliver's cloche?
Answer: MOCAP
- 17. Car enthusiasts, informally
Answer: GEARHEADS
- 21. Yiddish cries of dismay
Answer: OYS
- 22. Eva Longoria's beret?
Answer: ELCAP
- 24. Justice Kagan
Answer: ELENA
- 25. "___ Misérables"
Answer: LES
- 26. Weather tracker's tool
Answer: RADAR
Down
- 1. Prefix with present or potent
Answer: OMNI
- 2. 0.3048 meters
Answer: FOOT
- 3. Things worn by umpires and some superheroes
Answer: FACEMASKS
- 4. Infatuate
Answer: ENAMOR
- 5. Engage in a battle of words, perhaps?
Answer: RAP
- 6. Quick and action-packed
Answer: FASTPACED
- 7. Old flames
Answer: EXES
- 8. Unwanted garden growth
Answer: WEED
- 14. Spanish rice dish
Answer: PAELLA
- 18. Jane in a Brontë novel
Answer: EYRE
- 19. Comedian Carvey
Answer: DANA
- 20. Fight lightly
Answer: SPAR
The answer to “Car enthusiasts, informally” in the NYT Midi Crossword is GEARHEADS — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 21, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Car enthusiasts, informally” answer
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Why does GEARHEADS fit?
GEARHEADS is the published 9-letter answer at 17-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Car enthusiasts, informally” 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 21, 2026 (most recent)GEARHEADS
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Car enthusiasts, informally”?
The answer is GEARHEADS.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: GEARHEADS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 21, 2026 at 17-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 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.