Many an annoying internet ad
Editorially verified for the Oct 5, 2026
24 Across
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Clue explained
A pop-up is an internet ad that appears over a webpage, often blocking the content someone was trying to read. Some open in a new browser window; others appear as a box layered on the page. Their intrusive timing is why browsers and ad-blocking tools offer ways to suppress them.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Monday, October 05, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Many an annoying internet ad” in the New York Times Midi crossword is POPUP — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 5, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 24-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.
“Many an annoying internet ad” answer
POPUP (5 letters)
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What does POPUP mean?
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(adjective)
- (of a book or greetings card) containing folded cut-out pictures that rise up to form a three-dimensional scene or figure when the page is turned
- denoting a shop or other business that opens quickly in a temporary location and is intended to operate for only a short period of time
When else has “Many an annoying internet ad” 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 5, 2026 (most recent) → POPUP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Many an annoying internet ad”?
The answer is POPUP, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Many an annoying internet ad”?
5 letters: POPUP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 5, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 24-Across.
Can “Many an annoying internet ad” 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 5, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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