Commit perjury

Editorially verified for the Oct 9, 2026

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A witness taking an oath before giving testimony in court.

Clue explained

To commit perjury is to lie while giving sworn testimony, usually in a legal proceeding. The answer is the plain verb for the act; perjury is the more specific legal term.

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Friday, October 09, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Commit perjury” in the New York Times Midi crossword is LIE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 9, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 26-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.

“Commit perjury” answer

LIE (3 letters)

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What does LIE mean?

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(verb)

  • (of a person or animal) be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface
  • be, remain, or be kept in a specified state
  • (of a place) be situated in a specified position or direction

When else has “Commit perjury” 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.

October 9, 2026 (most recent) → LIE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Commit perjury”?

The answer is LIE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Commit perjury”?

3 letters: LIE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 9, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 26-Across.

Can “Commit perjury” 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 October 9, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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