Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
17 Across
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Clue explained
To SWAT something is to hit it with a quick slap, as someone might hit a fly with a rolled-up magazine. The clue’s “maybe” acknowledges that the magazine is an improvised object.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SWAT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 14, 2026 at 17-Across. 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.
“Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe” answer
SWAT (4 letters)
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What does SWAT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SWAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object
When else has “Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe” 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 14, 2026 (most recent) → SWAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe”?
The answer is SWAT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe”?
4 letters: SWAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 14, 2026, at 17-Across.
Can “Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe” 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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