Fake

Latest answer — April 11, 2026

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Saturday, April 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Fake
  2. 6Mr. ___ ("Zootopia" character who, ironically, is quite small)
  3. 9Cropped up
  4. 10Victor who wrote "Les Misérables"
  5. 11Dachshund, cutesily [Edgar]
  6. 13Camera type, for short
  7. 14Actor Pascal
  8. 15Formal address for a noblewoman [Salvador]
  9. 18Make sore by rubbing
  10. 20Like many adjectives ending in -a, in Spanish: Abbr.
  11. 23Dairy option for the health-conscious [Gustav]
  12. 26Word with language, shop or positivity
  13. 27Light wood used in modeling projects
  14. 28Makeup of a '90s music collection
  15. 29Like the vibe of a comforting place to live

Down

  1. 1Lowest singing voice
  2. 2Like medicine that's taken by mouth
  3. 3Fancy eaters
  4. 4Letters before Midway or Constitution
  5. 5Locale for the Midway or the Constitution
  6. 6"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" or "Dumb and Dumber"
  7. 7Frankenstein's assistant, in many adaptations of "Frankenstein" (but not the original novel!)
  8. 8___ boots (popular '60s footwear)
  9. 10Pay attention to
  10. 12Student's measure, in brief
  11. 16Questionable
  12. 17Voice actress Salonga in "KPop Demon Hunters"
  13. 18"Fast Money" network
  14. 19Cover for a car engine
  15. 21"What ___ you got?"
  16. 22"Y'hear?"
  17. 24"Gonna get real with u ...," in texting shorthand
  18. 25Chairman in Chinese history

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Fake — Answer: BOGUS
  2. 6. Mr. ___ ("Zootopia" character who, ironically, is quite small) — Answer: BIG
  3. 9. Cropped up — Answer: AROSE
  4. 10. Victor who wrote "Les Misérables" — Answer: HUGO
  5. 11. Dachshund, cutesily [Edgar] — Answer: SAUSAGEDOG
  6. 13. Camera type, for short — Answer: SLR
  7. 14. Actor Pascal — Answer: PEDRO
  8. 15. Formal address for a noblewoman [Salvador] — Answer: MILADY
  9. 18. Make sore by rubbing — Answer: CHAFE
  10. 20. Like many adjectives ending in -a, in Spanish: Abbr. — Answer: FEM
  11. 23. Dairy option for the health-conscious [Gustav] — Answer: NONFATMILK
  12. 26. Word with language, shop or positivity — Answer: BODY
  13. 27. Light wood used in modeling projects — Answer: BALSA
  14. 28. Makeup of a '90s music collection — Answer: CDS
  15. 29. Like the vibe of a comforting place to live — Answer: HOMEY

Down

  1. 1. Lowest singing voice — Answer: BASS
  2. 2. Like medicine that's taken by mouth — Answer: ORAL
  3. 3. Fancy eaters — Answer: GOURMANDS
  4. 4. Letters before Midway or Constitution — Answer: USS
  5. 5. Locale for the Midway or the Constitution — Answer: SEA
  6. 6. "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" or "Dumb and Dumber" — Answer: BUDDYFILM
  7. 7. Frankenstein's assistant, in many adaptations of "Frankenstein" (but not the original novel!) — Answer: IGOR
  8. 8. ___ boots (popular '60s footwear) — Answer: GOGO
  9. 10. Pay attention to — Answer: HEED. Hint: A polite way to say “listen up” when someone wants you to take note 👂
  10. 12. Student's measure, in brief — Answer: GPA
  11. 16. Questionable — Answer: IFFY
  12. 17. Voice actress Salonga in "KPop Demon Hunters" — Answer: LEA
  13. 18. "Fast Money" network — Answer: CNBC
  14. 19. Cover for a car engine — Answer: HOOD
  15. 21. "What ___ you got?" — Answer: ELSE
  16. 22. "Y'hear?" — Answer: MKAY
  17. 24. "Gonna get real with u ...," in texting shorthand — Answer: TBH
  18. 25. Chairman in Chinese history — Answer: MAO

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The answer to “Fake” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BOGUS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 11, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include SHAM. 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.

“Fake” answer

BOGUS (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as SHAM

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Why the answer is BOGUS

BOGUS is the 5-letter solution that fits "Fake" in the NYT Midi crossword on April 11, 2026 (1-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Fake”

New York Times Midi has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides BOGUS, it has also been SHAM. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More clues from the NYT Midi Crossword on April 11, 2026

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About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fake”?

The answer is BOGUS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 11, 2026. Other answers for this clue include SHAM.

How many letters is the answer to “Fake”?

5 letters: BOGUS. Earlier fills for this clue have also been SHAM (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 11, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: March 21, 2026 → SHAM.

Can “Fake” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides BOGUS, New York Times Midi has also used SHAM for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for April 11, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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