___-benefit analysis
Editorially verified for the Oct 11, 2026
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Clue explained
A cost-benefit analysis weighs a project’s costs against its expected benefits to help decide whether it is worthwhile. Here, “cost” completes the familiar phrase.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “___-benefit analysis” in the New York Times Midi crossword is COST — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 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.
“___-benefit analysis” answer
COST (4 letters)
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What does COST mean?
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(verb)
- (of an object or action) require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done
- estimate the price of
When else has “___-benefit analysis” appeared?
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October 11, 2026 (most recent) → COST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___-benefit analysis”?
The answer is COST, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___-benefit analysis”?
4 letters: COST.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026, at 1-Across.
Can “___-benefit analysis” 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.
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