Figure in a cornfield
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Clue explained
A scarecrow is a human-shaped decoy placed in a field to frighten birds away from crops. Traditional versions use old clothes stretched over a frame and stuffed with straw, then are set among the plants where birds might feed. They’re a familiar sight in cornfields, though modern farms also use other deterrents, such as reflective tape or moving devices.
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The answer to “Figure in a cornfield” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SCARECROW — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026 at 6-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.
“Figure in a cornfield” answer
SCARECROW (9 letters)
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What does SCARECROW mean?
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(noun)
- an object made to resemble a human figure, set up to scare birds away from a field where crops are growing
When else has “Figure in a cornfield” 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.
October 15, 2026 (most recent) → SCARECROW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Figure in a cornfield”?
The answer is SCARECROW, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Figure in a cornfield”?
9 letters: SCARECROW.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026, at 6-Down.
Can “Figure in a cornfield” 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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