GPS suggestion: Abbr.

Latest answer — March 01, 2026

9 Down

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Across

  1. 1Hair goo
  2. 4Clay creature of Jewish lore
  3. 6Flippered mammal with a thick undercoat
  4. 8Jarring amusement park vehicle
  5. 10Shape depicted 34 times in this puzzle
  6. 11Thatch-roofed home, maybe
  7. 12United or Delta offering
  8. 16"Think Different" and "Think Outside the Bun," for two
  9. 17___ Michaels of "S.N.L."
  10. 18What some little monkeys jump on (in a nursery rhyme)
  11. 19Where some little piggies live (in real life, not in a nursery rhyme)

Down

  1. 1Trail mix concoction
  2. 2"Nothing ___ Matters" (Metallica power ballad)
  3. 3Eye creepily
  4. 4With 5-Down, dispenser depicted in this puzzle
  5. 5See 4-Down
  6. 6Rolls up, as a flag
  7. 7Gives plenty of kudos
  8. 8Whack on the head
  9. 9GPS suggestion: Abbr.
  10. 13Inexperienced gamers, in slang
  11. 14Bird whose near extinction drove the formation of the Audubon Society
  12. 15N.F.L. Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Moss

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Hair goo — Answer: GEL
  2. 4. Clay creature of Jewish lore — Answer: GOLEM
  3. 6. Flippered mammal with a thick undercoat — Answer: FURSEAL
  4. 8. Jarring amusement park vehicle — Answer: BUMPERCAR
  5. 10. Shape depicted 34 times in this puzzle — Answer: ORB
  6. 11. Thatch-roofed home, maybe — Answer: HUT
  7. 12. United or Delta offering — Answer: PLANERIDE
  8. 16. "Think Different" and "Think Outside the Bun," for two — Answer: SLOGANS
  9. 17. ___ Michaels of "S.N.L." — Answer: LORNE
  10. 18. What some little monkeys jump on (in a nursery rhyme) — Answer: BED
  11. 19. Where some little piggies live (in real life, not in a nursery rhyme) — Answer: STY

Down

  1. 1. Trail mix concoction — Answer: GORP
  2. 2. "Nothing ___ Matters" (Metallica power ballad) — Answer: ELSE
  3. 3. Eye creepily — Answer: LEER
  4. 4. With 5-Down, dispenser depicted in this puzzle — Answer: GUMBALL
  5. 5. See 4-Down — Answer: MACHINE
  6. 6. Rolls up, as a flag — Answer: FURLS
  7. 7. Gives plenty of kudos — Answer: LAUDS
  8. 8. Whack on the head — Answer: BOP
  9. 9. GPS suggestion: Abbr. — Answer: RTE
  10. 13. Inexperienced gamers, in slang — Answer: NOOBS
  11. 14. Bird whose near extinction drove the formation of the Audubon Society — Answer: EGRET
  12. 15. N.F.L. Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Moss — Answer: RANDY

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The answer to “GPS suggestion: Abbr.” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RTE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 1, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 9-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.

“GPS suggestion: Abbr.” answer

RTE (3 letters)

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Why the answer is RTE

RTE is the 3-letter solution that fits "GPS suggestion: Abbr." in the NYT Midi crossword on March 1, 2026 (9-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “GPS suggestion: Abbr.” appeared?

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March 1, 2026 (most recent) → RTE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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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 “GPS suggestion: Abbr.”?

The answer is RTE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “GPS suggestion: Abbr.”?

3 letters: RTE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 1, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 9-Down.

Can “GPS suggestion: Abbr.” 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 March 1, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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