Accessories for some graduates
Editorially verified for the Aug 18, 2026
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SASHES are the bands worn across the body by some graduates, especially as part of ceremonial or academic dress. The plural answer matches “accessories.”
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The answer to “Accessories for some graduates” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SASHES — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 18, 2026 at 12-Down. 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.
“Accessories for some graduates” answer
SASHES (6 letters)
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What does SASHES mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SASHES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a long strip or loop of cloth worn over one shoulder or round the waist, especially as part of a uniform or official dress
When else has “Accessories for some graduates” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 18, 2026 (most recent) → SASHES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Accessories for some graduates”?
The answer is SASHES, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Accessories for some graduates”?
6 letters: SASHES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 18, 2026, at 12-Down.
Can “Accessories for some graduates” 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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