___ position (curled-up pose)
Editorially verified for the Oct 14, 2026
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Clue explained
The fetal position is a curled posture associated with a fetus in the womb, usually with knees drawn toward the chest and arms tucked close. The phrase is also used for someone curled up this way while resting or sleeping.
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NYT Midi Crossword
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The answer to “___ position (curled-up pose)” in the New York Times Midi crossword is FETAL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 10-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.
“___ position (curled-up pose)” answer
FETAL (5 letters)
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What does FETAL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FETAL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- relating to a fetus
When else has “___ position (curled-up pose)” 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 14, 2026 (most recent) → FETAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ position (curled-up pose)”?
The answer is FETAL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ position (curled-up pose)”?
5 letters: FETAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 10-Down.
Can “___ position (curled-up pose)” 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 14, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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