Least spicy

Latest answer — July 31, 2026

15 Across

The mildest option in the bunch, with almost no kick 🌶️

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This clue's Friday, July 31, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder
  2. 6Chem. or bio.
  3. 9Jewish period of mourning
  4. 10URL ending
  5. 11Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares?
  6. 13Opposite of paleo-
  7. 14Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca
  8. 15Least spicy
  9. 16California city west of Reno
  10. 18Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?
  11. 21Unit of land
  12. 22Direction opposite WSW
  13. 23___ eagle
  14. 24Medical professional, for short

Down

  1. 1The third "A" in AAA: Abbr.
  2. 2"Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic)
  3. 3Big name in early DVRs
  4. 4"___ seen better days"
  5. 5"Sex and the City" author Bushnell
  6. 6Part of an improv set
  7. 7Layers of paint
  8. 8"All ready here"
  9. 12Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds
  10. 15In need of a nap
  11. 16___-Cola
  12. 17Throw with force
  13. 18"Absolutely gorge!"
  14. 19Ambient musician Brian
  15. 20Brief bit of time

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder — Answer: ATTIC. Hint: A cozy space tucked just under the roof, often reached the old-fashioned way. 🪜
  2. 6. Chem. or bio. — Answer: SCI. Hint: A pair of school subjects often grouped together in a lab-heavy combo 🧪
  3. 9. Jewish period of mourning — Answer: SHIVA. Hint: A seven-day time for sitting low and reflecting after a loss 🕯️
  4. 10. URL ending — Answer: COM. Hint: A classic web address wraps up with this little trio after the dot 🌐
  5. 11. Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares? — Answer: SEVENSEAS. Hint: A classic stretch of ocean where sailors roam, and a cheeky nod to the circled squares’ hidden message 🌊
  6. 13. Opposite of paleo- — Answer: NEO. Hint: Think of a modern twist on ancient things! 🆕
  7. 14. Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca — Answer: DANTE. Hint: The great Italian poet behind a famous journey through the afterlife also tells the tragic tale of Paolo and Francesca 📚
  8. 15. Least spicy — Answer: TAMEST. Hint: The mildest option in the bunch, with almost no kick 🌶️
  9. 16. California city west of Reno — Answer: CHICO. Hint: A Northern California college town with a laid-back vibe and plenty of sunshine 🌞
  10. 18. Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? — Answer: FOUREYES. Hint: A teasing label for a four-eyed bookworm, and a sly nod to what the shaded squares show 👓
  11. 21. Unit of land — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A small patch of farmland, often used to measure property size 🌾
  12. 22. Direction opposite WSW — Answer: ENE. Hint: It points just the other way on the compass 🌤️
  13. 23. ___ eagle — Answer: BALD. Hint: A majestic American bird of prey with a famously bare head 🦅
  14. 24. Medical professional, for short — Answer: DOC. Hint: A familiar shorthand for the person in the white coat 😷

Down

  1. 1. The third "A" in AAA: Abbr. — Answer: ASSN. Hint: A shorthand for an organized group, often tucked into abbreviations on forms and flyers. 🏢
  2. 2. "Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic) — Answer: THEE. Hint: A hymn of devotion with old-fashioned wording points upward in a very personal way 🎵
  3. 3. Big name in early DVRs — Answer: TIVO. Hint: A pioneer that made pausing live TV feel futuristic 📺
  4. 4. "___ seen better days" — Answer: IVE. Hint: A worn-out phrase for something that’s past its prime 🙂
  5. 5. "Sex and the City" author Bushnell — Answer: CANDACE. Hint: The writer behind that iconic Manhattan tale shares a first name with a sweet, old-fashioned glow 🌟
  6. 6. Part of an improv set — Answer: SCENE. Hint: A quick little moment onstage in an improv show 🎭
  7. 7. Layers of paint — Answer: COATS. Hint: Think of the things you’d put on a wall one after another for coverage 🎨
  8. 8. "All ready here" — Answer: IMSET. Hint: Prepped and in position, like a team waiting for the whistle. 🏁
  9. 12. Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds — Answer: SAMOYED. Hint: A fluffy Arctic helper with a talent for both herding and hauling ❄️
  10. 15. In need of a nap — Answer: TIRED. Hint: Feeling like a couch could solve everything right now 😴
  11. 16. ___-Cola — Answer: COCA. Hint: Classic soda brand prefix that pairs with “Cola” 🍹
  12. 17. Throw with force — Answer: HURL. Hint: Toss it like you mean it, not gently at all 💥
  13. 18. "Absolutely gorge!" — Answer: FAB. Hint: A slangy way to say something is terrific and stylishly top-notch 😎
  14. 19. Ambient musician Brian — Answer: ENO. Hint: Think of a pioneer in electronic music with a penchant for atmosphere! 🎶
  15. 20. Brief bit of time — Answer: SEC. Hint: A tiny slice of the clock, like the smallest tick-tock you notice ⏱️

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The answer to “Least spicy” in the New York Times Midi crossword is TAMEST — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 31, 2026 at 15-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.

“Least spicy” answer

TAMEST (6 letters)

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Why the answer is TAMEST

The mildest option in the bunch, with almost no kick 🌶️

When else has “Least spicy” appeared?

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July 31, 2026 (most recent) → TAMEST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Least spicy”?

The answer is TAMEST, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Least spicy”?

6 letters: TAMEST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 31, 2026, at 15-Across.

Can “Least spicy” 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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