Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say
Editorially verified for the Oct 3, 2026
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Clue explained
Apt means suitable or appropriate: bold or italic styling can be an apt way to emphasize text. “Say” signals that bold and italic are examples of formatting.
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This clue's Saturday, October 03, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say” in the New York Times Midi crossword is APT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 3, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 24-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.
“Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say” answer
APT (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 APT.
What does APT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of APT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
- having a tendency to do something
- quick to learn
When else has “Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say” 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 3, 2026 (most recent) → APT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say”?
The answer is APT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say”?
3 letters: APT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 3, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 24-Down.
Can “Like this clue's formatting of bold or italic, say” 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 3, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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