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The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.

Archive answer — August 23, 2026

26 Across

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“UVA” is the published 3-letter fill for 26 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue’s Sunday, August 23, 2026 appearance

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Across

18 clues
  1. 1Bitter-tasting
  2. 6CBS forensic show with many spinoffs
  3. 9___ Act, statute passed in 1764 to deter molasses smuggling
  4. 10Bumbling sort
  5. 11"Go ahead, ask away!"
  6. 12___ the record
  7. 13Psychic's so-called "skill," for short
  8. 14Back street
  9. 16Movie shoot do-over
  10. 18Jump to conclusions
  11. 22Wanderer
  12. 25What might be caked on a dog after a rainy hike
  13. 26The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.UVA
  14. 27Busy airport in the Midwest
  15. 29Disfigure
  16. 30"Dangerous ___" (2016 Ariana Grande hit)
  17. 31Sandwich whose initials stand for its ingredients
  18. 32Singer Diamond

Down

17 clues
  1. 1Flower that blooms in fall
  2. 2Put a hex on
  3. 3Home of the Great Pyramid of Giza
  4. 4Animal with a hard head
  5. 5Analyzes ... or how to describe the circled bones in the 1st and 8th columns of this puzzle?
  6. 6"Sweet!"
  7. 7Umpire's call with arms stretched out horizontally
  8. 8Far from certain
  9. 15"Allez ___ Bleus!" (French sports rallying cry)
  10. 17Battery for a wireless mouse, perhaps
  11. 19Savory taste
  12. 20Certain public artwork
  13. 21Garden of Adam and Eve
  14. 22Like an arm that's asleep
  15. 23Shape of a rugby ball
  16. 24Spot to shop
  17. 28Weed removal tool

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Bitter-tasting

    Answer: ACERB

  2. 6. CBS forensic show with many spinoffs

    Answer: CSI

  3. 9. ___ Act, statute passed in 1764 to deter molasses smuggling

    Answer: SUGAR

  4. 10. Bumbling sort

    Answer: OAF

  5. 11. "Go ahead, ask away!"

    Answer: TRYME

  6. 12. ___ the record

    Answer: OFF

  7. 13. Psychic's so-called "skill," for short

    Answer: ESP

  8. 14. Back street

    Answer: ALLEY

  9. 16. Movie shoot do-over

    Answer: RETAKE

  10. 18. Jump to conclusions

    Answer: ASSUME

  11. 22. Wanderer

    Answer: NOMAD

  12. 25. What might be caked on a dog after a rainy hike

    Answer: MUD

  13. 26. The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.

    Answer: UVA

  14. 27. Busy airport in the Midwest

    Answer: OHARE

  15. 29. Disfigure

    Answer: MAR

  16. 30. "Dangerous ___" (2016 Ariana Grande hit)

    Answer: WOMAN

  17. 31. Sandwich whose initials stand for its ingredients

    Answer: BLT

  18. 32. Singer Diamond

    Answer: NEIL

Down

  1. 1. Flower that blooms in fall

    Answer: ASTER

  2. 2. Put a hex on

    Answer: CURSE

  3. 3. Home of the Great Pyramid of Giza

    Answer: EGYPT

  4. 4. Animal with a hard head

    Answer: RAM

  5. 5. Analyzes ... or how to describe the circled bones in the 1st and 8th columns of this puzzle?

    Answer: BREAKSDOWN

  6. 6. "Sweet!"

    Answer: COOL

  7. 7. Umpire's call with arms stretched out horizontally

    Answer: SAFE

  8. 8. Far from certain

    Answer: IFFY

  9. 15. "Allez ___ Bleus!" (French sports rallying cry)

    Answer: LES

  10. 17. Battery for a wireless mouse, perhaps

    Answer: AAA

  11. 19. Savory taste

    Answer: UMAMI

  12. 20. Certain public artwork

    Answer: MURAL

  13. 21. Garden of Adam and Eve

    Answer: EDEN

  14. 22. Like an arm that's asleep

    Answer: NUMB

  15. 23. Shape of a rugby ball

    Answer: OVAL

  16. 24. Spot to shop

    Answer: MART

  17. 28. Weed removal tool

    Answer: HOE

The answer to “The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.” in the NYT Midi Crossword is UVA — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 23, 2026 at 26-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.” answer

UVA(3 letters)

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Why does UVA fit?

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When else has “The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “The Cavaliers of the N.C.A.A.”?

The answer is UVA.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: UVA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 23, 2026 at 26-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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