Made it through a round of musical chairs, say

Editorially verified for the Sep 23, 2026

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Children sitting in chairs during a game of musical chairs.

Clue explained

Someone who made it through a round of musical chairs, say, SAT: they remained seated when the round ended. SAT is the past tense of “sit.”

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Made it through a round of musical chairs, say” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SAT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 23, 2026 at 10-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.

“Made it through a round of musical chairs, say” answer

SAT (3 letters)

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September 23, 2026 (most recent) → SAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Made it through a round of musical chairs, say”?

The answer is SAT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Made it through a round of musical chairs, say”?

3 letters: SAT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 23, 2026, at 10-Across.

Can “Made it through a round of musical chairs, 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.

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