Big heads

Latest answer — August 27, 2026

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Clue explained

EGOS are people’s senses of self-importance, so “big heads” refers figuratively to people with inflated egos. The plural answer matches the plural wording of the clue.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay
A humorous illustration representing an inflated ego

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Big heads in the New York Times Midi crossword is EGOS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026 at 10-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.

Big heads” answer

EGOS (4 letters)

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What does EGOS mean?

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(noun)

  • a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

When else has “Big heads” 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 27, 2026 (most recent) EGOS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Big heads”?

The answer is EGOS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Big heads”?

4 letters: EGOS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026, at 10-Across.

Can “Big heads” 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 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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