Annoy

Latest answer — April 03, 2026

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Friday, April 03, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"___ o' the morning!"
  2. 4Like one's voice when stuffed up, maybe
  3. 9"Straight Outta Compton" rap group
  4. 10Sheep-related
  5. 11Airs on the small screen
  6. 13Big West Coast newspaper: Abbr.
  7. 14Backpacker's tool ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
  8. 18Light bulb unit
  9. 19Annoy
  10. 21101 course, often
  11. 23Polly Pocket or Super Soaker
  12. 24Tidy up with a broom
  13. 25Application
  14. 26"Look, ___ the deal ..."
  15. 27Higher ed degree

Down

  1. 1Explosive inits.
  2. 2Be in debt
  3. 3Buddy
  4. 4"I'm dead serious!," informally
  5. 5Image in an online profile
  6. 6Palindromic family member
  7. 7Crumb holder
  8. 8Victor Hugo's "___ Misérables"
  9. 12One of many lining Central Park's Literary Walk
  10. 14Enthusiastic kids' request
  11. 15Marine creature with the densest fur of any mammal (up to 1 million hairs per square inch)
  12. 16Abs enhancer
  13. 17Sound of water moving around
  14. 18Desire in front of a birthday cake
  15. 20Sized up, in a way
  16. 22Photo ___ (P.R. events)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "___ o' the morning!" — Answer: TOP
  2. 4. Like one's voice when stuffed up, maybe — Answer: NASAL
  3. 9. "Straight Outta Compton" rap group — Answer: NWA
  4. 10. Sheep-related — Answer: OVINE
  5. 11. Airs on the small screen — Answer: TELECASTS
  6. 13. Big West Coast newspaper: Abbr. — Answer: LAT
  7. 14. Backpacker's tool ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters — Answer: COMPASS
  8. 18. Light bulb unit — Answer: WATT
  9. 19. Annoy — Answer: RILE
  10. 21. 101 course, often — Answer: INTRO
  11. 23. Polly Pocket or Super Soaker — Answer: TOY
  12. 24. Tidy up with a broom — Answer: SWEEP
  13. 25. Application — Answer: USE
  14. 26. "Look, ___ the deal ..." — Answer: HERES
  15. 27. Higher ed degree — Answer: PHD

Down

  1. 1. Explosive inits. — Answer: TNT
  2. 2. Be in debt — Answer: OWE
  3. 3. Buddy — Answer: PAL
  4. 4. "I'm dead serious!," informally — Answer: NOCAP
  5. 5. Image in an online profile — Answer: AVATAR
  6. 6. Palindromic family member — Answer: SIS. Hint: This family member is often there for you, no matter how you spell it! 👩‍👧
  7. 7. Crumb holder — Answer: ANT
  8. 8. Victor Hugo's "___ Misérables" — Answer: LES
  9. 12. One of many lining Central Park's Literary Walk — Answer: ELMTREE
  10. 14. Enthusiastic kids' request — Answer: CANWE
  11. 15. Marine creature with the densest fur of any mammal (up to 1 million hairs per square inch) — Answer: OTTER
  12. 16. Abs enhancer — Answer: SITUP
  13. 17. Sound of water moving around — Answer: SLOSH
  14. 18. Desire in front of a birthday cake — Answer: WISH
  15. 20. Sized up, in a way — Answer: EYED
  16. 22. Photo ___ (P.R. events) — Answer: OPS

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The answer to “Annoy” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RILE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 3, 2026 at 19-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include VEX. 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.

“Annoy” answer

RILE (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as VEX

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Why the answer is RILE

RILE is the 4-letter solution that fits "Annoy" in the NYT Midi crossword on April 3, 2026 (19-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Annoy”

New York Times Midi has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides RILE, it has also been VEX. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More NYT Midi answers for April 3, 2026

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About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Annoy”?

The answer is RILE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 3, 2026. Other answers for this clue include VEX.

How many letters is the answer to “Annoy”?

4 letters: RILE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been VEX (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 3, 2026, at 19-Across. Earlier appearances: March 8, 2026 → VEX.

Can “Annoy” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides RILE, New York Times Midi has also used VEX for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.

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