Put into effect, as a law

Latest answer — June 24, 2026

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  1. 1Use the + key
  2. 4Sing wordlessly
  3. 7No-no in a kosher diet
  4. 9Bills in tip jars, often
  5. 11Legal action between Apple and Samsung?
  6. 13A.T.M. passcode
  7. 14AOL alternative
  8. 15Legal action against a seasonal chimney visitor?
  9. 18401(k) alternative
  10. 19KFC and KPMG: Abbr.
  11. 20Legal action surrounding the "Person of the Year"?
  12. 24On the ocean
  13. 25Jealousy
  14. 26Music symbol that sometimes looks like a lightning bolt
  15. 27"___ willikers!"

Down

  1. 1Duolingo or DoorDash
  2. 2Homer Simpson catchphrase
  3. 3Casually mention one's famous friends
  4. 4Ad ___ committee
  5. 5Not funny
  6. 6Argentine soccer star described as "an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans"
  7. 8Make a blanket, perhaps
  8. 10Gmail folder near "Drafts"
  9. 12Put into effect, as a law
  10. 15Indian instrument with 18 to 21 strings
  11. 16Get out of bed
  12. 17Really feeling a workout
  13. 21Grab a snack, say
  14. 22Street crosser, for short
  15. 23Cleaning substance with a dishonest-sounding name

The answer to “Put into effect, as a law” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ENACT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 24, 2026 at 12-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.

“Put into effect, as a law” answer

ENACT (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ENACT

ENACT is the 5-letter solution that fits "Put into effect, as a law" in the NYT Midi crossword on June 24, 2026 (12-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does ENACT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ENACT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • make (a bill or other proposal) law
  • put into practice (an idea or suggestion)
  • act out (a role or play) on stage

When else has “Put into effect, as a law” 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.

June 24, 2026 (most recent) → ENACT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Put into effect, as a law”?

The answer is ENACT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Put into effect, as a law”?

5 letters: ENACT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 24, 2026, at 12-Down.

Can “Put into effect, as a law” 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 today's NYT Midi answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.

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