NYT Midi
The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?
Archive answer — August 26, 2026
14 Across
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“COMICCONS” is the published 9-letter fill for 14 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. "That ___ say ..." ("I mean ...")
Answer: ISTO
- 5. Aunt, in Spanish
Answer: TIA
- 8. Engagement at the end of "Hamilton"
Answer: DUEL
- 9. Playful tap on the nose
Answer: BOOP
- 10. "Oh, that was me lying"
Answer: IMADEITUP
- 13. Get ___ of (throw out)
Answer: RID
- 20. Skinny woodwind instrument
Answer: OBOE
- 21. (base x height)/2, for a triangle
Answer: AREA
- 22. "Is This Thing On?" actress Laura
Answer: DERN
- 23. Air mattress annoyance
Answer: LEAK
- 24. Took a good look at
Answer: EYED
- 25. Traditional stories
Answer: LORE
Down
- 1. "Understood"
Answer: IDIG
- 2. Sport in which the highest rank is yokozuna
Answer: SUMO
- 3. Blue-green color
Answer: TEAL
- 4. Buddy from way back
Answer: OLDFRIEND
- 5. Classic film dog with a repetitive name
Answer: TOTO
- 6. "Will settle up later" slips
Answer: IOUS
- 7. TikTok or Threads
Answer: APP
- 9. Swan song?
Answer: BIRDCALL
- 11. Awe-inspiring
Answer: EPIC
- 15. Follow orders
Answer: OBEY
- 16. "That's not nearly enough!"
Answer: MORE
- 17. Cookie that may be twisted open
Answer: OREO
- 18. Not distant
Answer: NEAR
- 19. Japanese rice wine
Answer: SAKE
The answer to “The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?” in the NYT Midi Crossword is COMICCONS — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 26, 2026 at 14-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?” answer
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Why does COMICCONS fit?
COMICCONS is the published 9-letter answer at 14-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?” 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 26, 2026 (most recent)COMICCONS
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?”?
The answer is COMICCONS.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: COMICCONS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 26, 2026 at 14-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 26, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.