Final assessment in some high school classes

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

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An essay can serve as a final written assessment in a high school class. The singular noun fits “a final assessment.”

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A student writing an essay at a classroom desk.

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The answer to “Final assessment in some high school classes” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ESSAY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 13-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.

“Final assessment in some high school classes” answer

ESSAY (5 letters)

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What does ESSAY mean?

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

(noun)

  • a short piece of writing on a particular subject
  • an attempt or effort

When else has “Final assessment in some high school classes” appeared?

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September 10, 2026 (most recent) → ESSAY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Final assessment in some high school classes”?

The answer is ESSAY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Final assessment in some high school classes”?

5 letters: ESSAY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 13-Down.

Can “Final assessment in some high school classes” 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 September 10, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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