Consider possible, but not guaranteed
Editorially verified for the Oct 14, 2026
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Clue explained
To half expect something is to consider it a possibility without being certain it will happen. It suggests a tentative anticipation—not literally a 50-percent calculation—such as half expecting a friend to arrive late.
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- Phrase or idiom
NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, October 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Consider possible, but not guaranteed” in the New York Times Midi crossword is HALFEXPECT — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026, a Wednesday 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.
“Consider possible, but not guaranteed” answer
HALFEXPECT (10 letters)
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When else has “Consider possible, but not guaranteed” 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 14, 2026 (most recent) → HALFEXPECT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Consider possible, but not guaranteed”?
The answer is HALFEXPECT, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Consider possible, but not guaranteed”?
10 letters: HALFEXPECT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 11-Across.
Can “Consider possible, but not guaranteed” 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 14, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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