Paranasal cavity
Latest answer — September 06, 2026
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Clue explained
SINUS is a paranasal cavity, one of the air-filled spaces around the nasal passages. The singular form matches the singular wording of the clue.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Sunday, September 06, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Paranasal cavity” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SINUS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 6, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 25-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.
“Paranasal cavity” answer
SINUS (5 letters)
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What does SINUS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SINUS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities
- relating to or denoting the sino-atrial node of the heart or its function of regulating the heartbeat
When else has “Paranasal cavity” 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.
September 6, 2026 (most recent) → SINUS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Paranasal cavity”?
The answer is SINUS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Paranasal cavity”?
5 letters: SINUS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 6, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 25-Across.
Can “Paranasal cavity” 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 September 6, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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