Fella

Latest answer — August 28, 2026

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Clue explained

A CHAP is an informal word for a man or fellow. It is a singular noun matching the singular clue “Fella.”

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Definition
A portrait of a casually dressed man

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Frittata ingredients
  2. 5Fortuneteller's card
  3. 10___ Bunny (Bugs Bunny's love interest)
  4. 11State whose standard license plate once had an image of a potato on it
  5. 12Spark a relationship on Tinder, say
  6. 14Author Patchett
  7. 15"I told you so!"
  8. 16Throw in the towel
  9. 19Musician Bega or Reed
  10. 20"You are what you ___"
  11. 23Instruction on a gumball machine
  12. 27Laugh at a joke, in a way
  13. 28Thingy
  14. 29Wearing them with sandals may be considered a fashion faux pas
  15. 30Fella

Down

  1. 1Ice queen in "Frozen"
  2. 2Hospital patient's attire
  3. 3Gleam
  4. 4Raw ingredient in maple syrup
  5. 5Lose steam
  6. 6"Au revoir!"
  7. 7Use for an old shirt
  8. 8"I can't believe I didn't get that"
  9. 9Tater ___
  10. 13Competitive video gaming
  11. 17Smart ___ (wise guy)
  12. 18They're shown in a full smile
  13. 21Word with code, map or rug
  14. 22Seasonal mall elf, say
  15. 23Org. offering a "Free File" option
  16. 24Start of something new?
  17. 25The Kings, on N.B.A. scoreboards
  18. 26Beverage with Orange Lavaburst and Boppin' Strawberry varieties

The answer to “Fella” in the New York Times Midi crossword is CHAP — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 30-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include BUB, and GUY. 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.

“Fella” answer

CHAP (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as BUB, GUY

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What does CHAP mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of CHAP is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • (of the skin) become cracked, rough, or sore, especially through exposure to wind or cold weather

Other answers for “Fella”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fella”?

The answer is CHAP, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 28, 2026. Other answers for this clue include BUB, and GUY.

How many letters is the answer to “Fella”?

4 letters: CHAP. Earlier fills for this clue have also been BUB (3), GUY (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 30-Across. Earlier appearances: July 30, 2026 → BUB; June 19, 2026 → BUB; June 3, 2026 → GUY.

Can “Fella” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides CHAP, New York Times Midi has also used BUB, and GUY 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 August 28, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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