Protein-rich ramen topper
Editorially verified for the Aug 14, 2026
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An egg is a protein-rich topping commonly added to ramen, whether soft-boiled, marinated, or poached. The singular noun matches “topper.”
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The answer to “Protein-rich ramen topper” in the New York Times Midi crossword is EGG — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 26-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.
“Protein-rich ramen topper” answer
EGG (3 letters)
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What does EGG mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EGG is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo. The eggs of birds are enclosed in a chalky shell, while those of reptiles are in a leathery membrane
- the female reproductive cell in animals and plants; an ovum
- a decorative oval moulding, used alternately with triangular shapes
When else has “Protein-rich ramen topper” 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.
August 14, 2026 (most recent) → EGG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Protein-rich ramen topper”?
The answer is EGG, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Protein-rich ramen topper”?
3 letters: EGG.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 26-Across.
Can “Protein-rich ramen topper” 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 August 14, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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