NYT Midi
Closest bud, slangily
Archive answer — September 2, 2026
8 Down
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“BFF” is the published 3-letter fill for 8 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Leader of a monastery
Answer: ABBOT
- 6. Burgle
Answer: ROB
- 9. Sacred text read at a bar mitzvah
Answer: TORAH
- 10. "Ruff! Pet me"
Answer: ARF
- 11. "La Bohème," for one
Answer: OPERA
- 12. Half-___ (coffee option)
Answer: CAF
- 14. Texter's "gotta jet"
Answer: TTYL
- 16. Jet (off)
Answer: DASH
- 18. Bit of equipment for a super-G racer
Answer: ALPINESKI
- 23. South Florida N.B.A. team
Answer: MIAMIHEAT
- 24. Suffix with north or south
Answer: ERN
- 25. Zealous religious groups
Answer: CULTS
- 26. Crosses (out)
Answer: XES
Down
- 1. Loads and loads
Answer: ATON
- 2. Knocks on the head
Answer: BOPS
- 3. Where some uprisings occur?
Answer: BREADPANS
- 4. Wall decor in a boathouse, perhaps
Answer: OAR
- 5. "What a sweet gesture!"
Answer: THATSNICE
- 6. Quite risqué
Answer: RACY
- 7. ___ health (dental concern)
Answer: ORAL
- 8. Closest bud, slangily
Answer: BFF
- 15. Nickname for Boston
Answer: THEHUB
- 17. Goal
Answer: AIM
- 18. Mastercard or Visa competitor, informally
Answer: AMEX
- 19. Italian coins replaced by euros
Answer: LIRE
- 20. Actress Ward of "Gone Girl"
Answer: SELA
- 21. Singer Perry with the 2010 #1 hit "Firework"
Answer: KATY
- 22. "___ a Wonderful Life"
Answer: ITS
The answer to “Closest bud, slangily” in the NYT Midi Crossword is BFF — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 2, 2026 at 8-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Closest bud, slangily” answer
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Why does BFF fit?
BFF is the published 3-letter answer at 8-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Closest bud, slangily” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Closest bud, slangily”?
The answer is BFF.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: BFF.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for September 2, 2026 at 8-Down.
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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