Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
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Clue explained
An ONION RING is an appetizer made from a circular slice of onion, and its ring shape resembles the two O’s in “onion.” The entry omits the space because crossword grids use contiguous letters.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ONIONRING — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 31, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 18-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.
“Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters” answer
ONIONRING (9 letters)
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When else has “Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters” 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 31, 2026 (most recent) → ONIONRING. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters”?
The answer is ONIONRING, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters”?
9 letters: ONIONRING.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 31, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 18-Across.
Can “Appetizer bit that's shaped like two of its letters” 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 August 31, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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