Make a running stitch, say

Latest answer — August 18, 2026

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Clue decoded

To SEW is to make a running stitch, among other needle-and-thread actions. “Say” indicates that a running stitch is an example of what one might do, rather than a complete definition of every kind of sewing.

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A needle making a running stitch through fabric

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance

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  1. 19x9 crossword
  2. 5Like a leaky pen
  3. 9Dry, as the desert
  4. 10"___ shalt not steal": Exodus
  5. 11Receipt
  6. 13Roadside assistance org.
  7. 14"Achoo" response
  8. 19Kind of cable used in a car, for short
  9. 20Big piles
  10. 22Class taught on the bunny slopes
  11. 24Headwear for angel costumes
  12. 25Suffix with Filip-
  13. 26"The Second ___" (groundbreaking feminist book by Simone de Beauvoir)
  14. 27Make a running stitch, say

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  1. 1More, in Spanish
  2. 2"This American Life" creator Glass
  3. 3___ Pickles, punnily named "Rugrats" baby
  4. 4Products of a brainstorm session
  5. 5"Thumbs-up from us!"
  6. 6Stanley Cup org.
  7. 7Fish in Japanese water gardens
  8. 8"Sounds good to me!"
  9. 12Accessories for some graduates
  10. 14Huge party
  11. 15___ Gage, "The White Lotus" actor
  12. 16Banishment
  13. 17Desert watering hole
  14. 18Winning by a little
  15. 21Cold pack?
  16. 23Classic bagel topping

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. 9x9 crossword — Answer: MIDI. Hint: It is a puzzle of moderate size, larger than a mini but smaller than a full grid. 🧩
  2. 5. Like a leaky pen — Answer: INKY. Hint: A leaky pen leaves this messy, dark residue behind. ✒️
  3. 9. Dry, as the desert — Answer: ARID. Hint: This describes a place with very little moisture. 🏜️
  4. 10. "___ shalt not steal": Exodus — Answer: THOU. Hint: The biblical command begins with this old-fashioned pronoun. 📜
  5. 11. Receipt — Answer: SALESSLIP. Hint: A store gives you this paper proof of purchase. 🧾
  6. 13. Roadside assistance org. — Answer: AAA. Hint: This organization is known for helping stranded drivers, especially in the U.S.! 🚗
  7. 14. "Achoo" response — Answer: BLESSYOU. Hint: These are the traditional words spoken after someone sneezes. 🤧
  8. 19. Kind of cable used in a car, for short — Answer: AUX. Hint: This cable connects a phone or player to a car’s sound system. 🔊
  9. 20. Big piles — Answer: HEAPS. Hint: A casual synonym for lots of something. 📚
  10. 22. Class taught on the bunny slopes — Answer: SKILESSON. Hint: Beginners learn this before tackling steeper terrain. 🎿
  11. 24. Headwear for angel costumes — Answer: HALOS. Hint: These glowing circles complete a heavenly costume. 😇
  12. 25. Suffix with Filip- — Answer: INO. Hint: This ending helps form a nationality word. 🌎
  13. 26. "The Second ___" (groundbreaking feminist book by Simone de Beauvoir) — Answer: SEX. Hint: It is the missing word in de Beauvoir’s landmark title. 📖
  14. 27. Make a running stitch, say — Answer: SEW. Hint: This is a basic needle-and-thread action. 🧵

Down

  1. 1. More, in Spanish — Answer: MAS. Hint: Think of the Spanish word you’d use to ask for an extra helping. 🌮
  2. 2. "This American Life" creator Glass — Answer: IRA. Hint: His first name is shared with a biblical patriarch. 🎙️
  3. 3. ___ Pickles, punnily named "Rugrats" baby — Answer: DIL. Hint: This baby’s name is a pickle-inspired pun. 🥒
  4. 4. Products of a brainstorm session — Answer: IDEAS. Hint: They are the thoughts that emerge when creativity flows. 💡
  5. 5. "Thumbs-up from us!" — Answer: ITSAYES. Hint: A cheerful phrase showing enthusiastic approval. 👍
  6. 6. Stanley Cup org. — Answer: NHL. Hint: The league where hockey’s biggest trophy is won 🏒
  7. 7. Fish in Japanese water gardens — Answer: KOI. Hint: These colorful carp are a familiar pond feature. 🐟
  8. 8. "Sounds good to me!" — Answer: YUP. Hint: A casual way to express agreement. 😊
  9. 12. Accessories for some graduates — Answer: SASHES. Hint: These ceremonial bands may be worn over graduation attire. 🎓
  10. 14. Huge party — Answer: BASH. Hint: An informal word for a lively celebration. 🎉
  11. 15. ___ Gage, "The White Lotus" actor — Answer: LUKAS. Hint: This performer played a memorable guest at the resort. 📺
  12. 16. Banishment — Answer: EXILE. Hint: A severe form of being forced away from home. 🚫
  13. 17. Desert watering hole — Answer: OASIS. Hint: A lush refuge can appear amid arid sands. 🏝️
  14. 18. Winning by a little — Answer: UPONE. Hint: A narrow victory can be described this way. 🏆
  15. 21. Cold pack? — Answer: SNOW. Hint: This wintry substance can blanket the ground. ❄️
  16. 23. Classic bagel topping — Answer: LOX. Hint: Smoked fish is a classic pairing with cream cheese. 🥯

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The answer to “Make a running stitch, say” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SEW — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 18, 2026 at 27-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.

“Make a running stitch, say” answer

SEW (3 letters)

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What is the answer to “Make a running stitch, say”?

The answer is SEW, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Make a running stitch, say”?

3 letters: SEW.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 18, 2026, at 27-Across.

Can “Make a running stitch, 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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