Features of some non-straightened hair
Editorially verified for the Aug 11, 2026
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Clue explained
Curls are the looping features found in hair that has not been straightened. The plural matches “features.”
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The answer to “Features of some non-straightened hair” in the New York Times Midi crossword is CURLS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 11, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 5-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.
“Features of some non-straightened hair” answer
CURLS (5 letters)
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What does CURLS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CURLS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape
- (in weight training) lift (a weight) using only the hands, wrists, and forearms
- play at the game of curling
When else has “Features of some non-straightened hair” 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 11, 2026 (most recent) → CURLS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Features of some non-straightened hair”?
The answer is CURLS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Features of some non-straightened hair”?
5 letters: CURLS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 11, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 5-Across.
Can “Features of some non-straightened hair” 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 August 11, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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