Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain
Latest answer — September 04, 2026
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Clue explained
Distracted Boyfriend and Expanding Brain are both widely recognized internet memes: repeatable images or formats used to convey jokes and ideas online.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MEME — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 4, 2026 at 19-Down. 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.
“Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain” answer
MEME (4 letters)
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What does MEME mean?
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(noun)
- an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations
- an element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means
When else has “Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain” 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.
September 4, 2026 (most recent) → MEME. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain”?
The answer is MEME, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain”?
4 letters: MEME.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 4, 2026, at 19-Down.
Can “Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain” 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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