___ health (dental concern)
Latest answer — September 02, 2026
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Clue explained
ORAL completes the familiar phrase “oral health,” which includes dental care as a central concern. It functions as an adjective modifying “health.”
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The answer to “___ health (dental concern)” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ORAL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 2, 2026 at 7-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.
“___ health (dental concern)” answer
ORAL (4 letters)
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What does ORAL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ORAL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- spoken rather than written; verbal
- relating to the mouth
When else has “___ health (dental concern)” 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.
September 2, 2026 (most recent) → ORAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ health (dental concern)”?
The answer is ORAL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ health (dental concern)”?
4 letters: ORAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 2, 2026, at 7-Down.
Can “___ health (dental concern)” 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 today's NYT Midi answers?
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