Experimental model

Latest answer — September 08, 2026

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A PROTOTYPE is an experimental or preliminary model built to test a design before final production. Here it is a singular noun matching “model.”

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Definition
A preliminary engineering model being tested in a workshop

NYT Midi Crossword

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The answer to Experimental model in the New York Times Midi crossword is PROTOTYPE — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 8, 2026 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.

Experimental model” answer

PROTOTYPE (9 letters)

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What does PROTOTYPE mean?

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(noun)

  • a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
  • a basic filter network with specified cut-off frequencies, from which other networks may be derived to obtain sharper cut-offs, constancy of characteristic impedance with frequency, etc.

When else has “Experimental model” appeared?

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September 8, 2026 (most recent) PROTOTYPE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Experimental model”?

The answer is PROTOTYPE, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Experimental model”?

9 letters: PROTOTYPE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 8, 2026, at 11-Across.

Can “Experimental model” 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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