Banning books or limiting free speech, for example
Latest answer — September 11, 2026
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CENSORSHIP is the suppression or restriction of material, including banning books or limiting what people may say publicly.
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The answer to “Banning books or limiting free speech, for example” in the New York Times Midi crossword is CENSORSHIP — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 11, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 11-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.
“Banning books or limiting free speech, for example” answer
CENSORSHIP (10 letters)
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What does CENSORSHIP mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CENSORSHIP is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the suppression or removal of writing, artistic work, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
- (in ancient Rome) the office or position of censor
When else has “Banning books or limiting free speech, for example” 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 11, 2026 (most recent) → CENSORSHIP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Banning books or limiting free speech, for example”?
The answer is CENSORSHIP, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Banning books or limiting free speech, for example”?
10 letters: CENSORSHIP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 11, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 11-Across.
Can “Banning books or limiting free speech, for example” 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 11, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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