1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares

Latest answer — April 29, 2026

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  1. 1Toy on a string
  2. 5Honoree the second Sunday of May
  3. 8J. Cole's "4 Your ___ Only"
  4. 9Leave out
  5. 11Park and Fifth in Manhattan: Abbr.
  6. 12"Did you get that ___?" (iconic "Office Space" line)
  7. 13Unit for a stand-up comedian or musician
  8. 14Wise people
  9. 15Boxer who said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face"
  10. 17Podcast interruptions
  11. 18Cunning
  12. 201/12 of a foot
  13. 23"Umm ... sure"
  14. 27Work in Python or C++
  15. 28What a police informant might wear
  16. 291978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares
  17. 30Dalai ___

Down

  1. 1Ingredient that makes bread dough rise
  2. 2Yiddish comment of dismay
  3. 3Throws with force, in modern lingo
  4. 4There are 16 in a lb.
  5. 5N.Y.C. home of van Gogh's "The Starry Night"
  6. 6Last letter of the Greek alphabet
  7. 7Played charades, perhaps
  8. 10Flip, as a coin
  9. 14Sketch show with Marcello Hernández, for short
  10. 16Actor/rapper ___ Jackson Jr.
  11. 19Loud, distressed cry
  12. 20Like some unsalted winter sidewalks
  13. 21___ de plume
  14. 22Atlanta-based public health org.
  15. 24Maker of the Sorento, Sportage and Seltos S.U.V.s
  16. 25What a person extends for a selfie
  17. 26Opposite of nay

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Toy on a string — Answer: YOYO
  2. 5. Honoree the second Sunday of May — Answer: MOM
  3. 8. J. Cole's "4 Your ___ Only" — Answer: EYEZ
  4. 9. Leave out — Answer: OMIT. Hint: Sometimes it's best to skip something entirely! ✂️
  5. 11. Park and Fifth in Manhattan: Abbr. — Answer: AVES
  6. 12. "Did you get that ___?" (iconic "Office Space" line) — Answer: MEMO
  7. 13. Unit for a stand-up comedian or musician — Answer: SET
  8. 14. Wise people — Answer: SAGES
  9. 15. Boxer who said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" — Answer: TYSON
  10. 17. Podcast interruptions — Answer: ADS. Hint: These can pop up during your favorite episodes to catch your attention! 🎧
  11. 18. Cunning — Answer: SLY
  12. 20. 1/12 of a foot — Answer: INCH. Hint: Think about a small measurement often used in carpentry and crafting! 📏
  13. 23. "Umm ... sure" — Answer: OKAY
  14. 27. Work in Python or C++ — Answer: CODE
  15. 28. What a police informant might wear — Answer: WIRE
  16. 29. 1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares — Answer: YMCA
  17. 30. Dalai ___ — Answer: LAMA. Hint: This spiritual leader is often associated with Tibet and wisdom. 🧘‍♂️

Down

  1. 1. Ingredient that makes bread dough rise — Answer: YEAST
  2. 2. Yiddish comment of dismay — Answer: OYVEY
  3. 3. Throws with force, in modern lingo — Answer: YEETS
  4. 4. There are 16 in a lb. — Answer: OZS
  5. 5. N.Y.C. home of van Gogh's "The Starry Night" — Answer: MOMA
  6. 6. Last letter of the Greek alphabet — Answer: OMEGA
  7. 7. Played charades, perhaps — Answer: MIMED
  8. 10. Flip, as a coin — Answer: TOSS
  9. 14. Sketch show with Marcello Hernández, for short — Answer: SNL
  10. 16. Actor/rapper ___ Jackson Jr. — Answer: OSHEA
  11. 19. Loud, distressed cry — Answer: YOWL
  12. 20. Like some unsalted winter sidewalks — Answer: ICY
  13. 21. ___ de plume — Answer: NOM
  14. 22. Atlanta-based public health org. — Answer: CDC
  15. 24. Maker of the Sorento, Sportage and Seltos S.U.V.s — Answer: KIA
  16. 25. What a person extends for a selfie — Answer: ARM
  17. 26. Opposite of nay — Answer: YEA

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The answer to “1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares” in the New York Times Midi crossword is YMCA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 29, 2026 at 29-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares” answer

YMCA (4 letters)

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Why the answer is YMCA

YMCA is the 4-letter solution that fits "1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares" in the NYT Midi crossword on April 29, 2026 (29-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares” appeared?

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April 29, 2026 (most recent) → YMCA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares”?

The answer is YMCA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares”?

4 letters: YMCA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 29, 2026, at 29-Across.

Can “1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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