Less than 90°, as an angle

The answer to “Less than 90°, as an angle” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ACUTE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 31, 2026 at 17-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.

“Less than 90°, as an angle” answer

ACUTE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ACUTE

ACUTE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Less than 90°, as an angle" in the NYT Midi crossword on March 31, 2026 (17-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Less than 90°, as an angle” 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.

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

More NYT Midi answers for March 31, 2026

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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.

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