Alter ___
Editorially verified for the Sep 6, 2026
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Clue explained
“Alter ego” is Latin for “other self,” so EGO completes the familiar phrase after “Alter.”
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Sunday, September 06, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Alter ___” in the New York Times Midi crossword is EGO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 6, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 3-Down, and it has also run on 2 earlier dates with the same answer. 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.
“Alter ___” answer
EGO (3 letters)
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What does EGO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EGO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
When else has “Alter ___” 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.
- September 6, 2026 (most recent) → EGO
- September 3, 2026 → EGO
- August 19, 2026 → EGO
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Alter ___”?
The answer is EGO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Alter ___”?
3 letters: EGO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 6, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: September 3, 2026 → EGO; August 19, 2026 → EGO.
Can “Alter ___” 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for September 6, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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