NYT Midi
"Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"
Archive answer — August 30, 2026
13 Across
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“SPOOF” is the published 5-letter fill for 13 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. Back talk
Answer: LIP
- 4. Talks and talks and talks
Answer: GABS
- 8. Promise of repayment
Answer: IOU
- 9. Like throwback fashion
Answer: RETRO
- 10. Helpful guide for sightseers
Answer: STREETMAP
- 12. Ankle-related
Answer: TARSAL
- 13. "Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"
Answer: SPOOF
- 16. Post-marathon pain, perhaps
Answer: ACHE
- 19. Petrified ___
Answer: WOOD
- 21. Machu Picchu and Chichén Itzá
Answer: RUINS
- 23. Hospital test in a tube, for short
Answer: MRI
- 24. Birthplace of Muhammad
Answer: MECCA
- 26. Distort, as polling data
Answer: SKEW
- 27. Network of medical providers, for short
Answer: HMO
Down
- 1. Something checked twice by Santa
Answer: LIST
- 2. Teeny tiny bit
Answer: IOTA
- 3. Sound from a content feline
Answer: PURR
- 4. 2003 hit for Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz
Answer: GETLOW
- 5. 10s and 20s dispenser
Answer: ATM
- 6. Supportive top
Answer: BRA
- 7. Soak (up)
Answer: SOP
- 9. "You ___ what you sow"
Answer: REAP
- 11. Intrinsic nature
Answer: ESSENCE
- 14. Extra pep
Answer: OOMPH
- 15. Online discussion site
Answer: FORUM
- 16. Funny bone's place
Answer: ARM
- 17. Actors' prompts
Answer: CUES
- 18. Cletus Spuckler on "The Simpsons," e.g.
Answer: HICK
- 22. Tool with sharp teeth
Answer: SAW
The answer to “"Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"” in the NYT Midi Crossword is SPOOF — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 30, 2026 at 13-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“"Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"” answer
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Why does SPOOF fit?
SPOOF is the published 5-letter answer at 13-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “"Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"”?
The answer is SPOOF.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: SPOOF.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for August 30, 2026 at 13-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 30, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.