Bay Area airport code
Latest answer — May 25, 2026
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Monday, May 25, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Point that signals the transition to a new era — Answer: CUSP
- 5. Ring over an angel's head — Answer: HALO
- 9. Not suitable — Answer: UNFIT
- 11. Pizazz, from the French — Answer: ELAN
- 12. With 14-Across, disappointing discovery for a beachcomber, but a good discovery for feeding parking meters — Answer: LOOSE
- 13. "Just do it" shoemaker — Answer: NIKE
- 14. See 12-Across — Answer: CHANGE
- 16. Disappointing discovery for a beachcomber, but a good discovery for a recycler — Answer: BEERCANS
- 18. Took care of, as a puppy — Answer: DOGSAT
- 19. ___ Force One — Answer: AIR
- 20. Courteous denial to a lady — Answer: NOMAAM
- 25. Manipulate — Answer: USE
- 26. The "R" in NPR — Answer: RADIO
- 27. Risk it all on red, say — Answer: BET
- 28. Promsing discovery for a beachcomber (jackpot!) — Answer: GOLD
Down
- 1. ___-de-sac — Answer: CUL
- 2. Game with Reverse and Skip cards — Answer: UNO
- 3. Bay Area airport code — Answer: SFO
- 4. One born in late February, astrologically — Answer: PISCES
- 5. Temporary tattoo dye — Answer: HENNA
- 6. Sync up — Answer: ALIGN
- 7. Places to go fishing and canoeing — Answer: LAKES
- 8. Number of J tiles in Scrabble — Answer: ONE
- 10. Capital of Iran — Answer: TEHRAN
- 15. One delivering lines — Answer: ACTOR
- 16. U.S. city that hosts the Idaho Potato Drop — Answer: BOISE
- 17. White-feathered heron — Answer: EGRET
- 18. Apply, as makeup — Answer: DAUB
- 21. Vogue or Vanity Fair, for short — Answer: MAG
- 22. "Much ___ About Nothing" — Answer: ADO. Hint: This Shakespearean title includes a three-letter word meaning a fuss or commotion. 🎭
- 23. Feel subpar — Answer: AIL
- 24. One regulating subreddit discussions, familiarly — Answer: MOD
Recent NYT Midi Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Bay Area airport code” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SFO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 25, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 3-Down. 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.
“Bay Area airport code” answer
SFO (3 letters)
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Why the answer is SFO
SFO is the 3-letter solution that fits "Bay Area airport code" in the NYT Midi crossword on May 25, 2026 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
When else has “Bay Area airport code” 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.
May 25, 2026 (most recent) → SFO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the NYT Midi Crossword on May 25, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Point that signals the transition to a new era → CUSP
- Not suitable → UNFIT
- With 14-Across, disappointing discovery for a beachcomber, but a good discovery for feeding parking meters → LOOSE
- Game with Reverse and Skip cards → UNO
- One born in late February, astrologically → PISCES
- Ring over an angel's head → HALO
- ___-de-sac → CUL
- Temporary tattoo dye → HENNA
Want every clue in one place? The full New York Times Midi answer list for May 25, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live NYT Midi answers are always one tap from the today page.
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 “Bay Area airport code”?
The answer is SFO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bay Area airport code”?
3 letters: SFO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 25, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 3-Down.
Can “Bay Area airport code” 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 May 25, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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