Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
18 Across
Scroll down for rest of crossword answers
Clue explained
Eta is the Greek letter between zeta and theta in the alphabet. Its name is commonly pronounced “AY-tuh,” which rhymes with the usual English pronunciations of those neighboring letters.
- Clue type:
- Definition
NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance
Tap a square to reveal a letter.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
Across
- 19Drenched
Down
The answer to “Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ETA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 18-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.
“Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta” answer
ETA (3 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is ETA.
What does ETA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ETA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an estimated time of arrival, in particular the time at which an aircraft or ship is expected to arrive at its destination
When else has “Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta” 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.
October 7, 2026 (most recent) → ETA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta”?
The answer is ETA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta”?
3 letters: ETA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 18-Across.
Can “Letter that comes between (and rhymes with) zeta and theta” 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 October 7, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
New York Times Midi Crossword is published by The New York Times; WordHint is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher.
Crossword Clues
Looking up a clue? Jump into today's answers and clue help from top puzzles.