___ and error
Latest answer — September 12, 2026
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Clue explained
TRIAL completes the familiar phrase “trial and error.” It is a noun in this expression.
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NYT Midi Crossword
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The answer to “___ and error” in the New York Times Midi crossword is TRIAL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 12, 2026 at 1-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.
“___ and error” answer
TRIAL (5 letters)
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What does TRIAL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TRIAL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings
- a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something
- a person, experience, or situation that tests a person's endurance or forbearance
When else has “___ and error” 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 12, 2026 (most recent) → TRIAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ and error”?
The answer is TRIAL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ and error”?
5 letters: TRIAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 12, 2026, at 1-Across.
Can “___ and error” 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 today's NYT Midi answers?
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