Counterpart of effect
Editorially verified for the Aug 12, 2026
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Clue explained
A cause produces an effect, making CAUSE its counterpart in the familiar cause-and-effect relationship.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Counterpart of effect” in the New York Times Midi crossword is CAUSE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 12, 2026 at 8-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.
“Counterpart of effect” answer
CAUSE (5 letters)
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What does CAUSE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CAUSE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
- a principle, aim, or movement to which one is committed and which one is prepared to defend or advocate
- a matter to be resolved in a court of law
When else has “Counterpart of effect” 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 12, 2026 (most recent) → CAUSE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Counterpart of effect”?
The answer is CAUSE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Counterpart of effect”?
5 letters: CAUSE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 12, 2026, at 8-Across.
Can “Counterpart of effect” 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?
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