Really eager

Latest answer — July 06, 2026

10 Across

Think of a phrase often used to describe someone who's ready to go quickly! 🔥

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This clue's Monday, July 06, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Series with the musical sketch "I Miss My Ex's Dad," for short
  2. 4Number of consonants in this answer
  3. 7Got on one's feet
  4. 9"That's gotta hurt!"
  5. 10Really eager
  6. 12Cries of pain
  7. 13"Not bad!"
  8. 14Prez who won a Pulitzer for "Profiles in Courage"
  9. 15"Get outta here!"
  10. 17Money-managing exec, for short
  11. 20Image-editing software
  12. 22Ducks in a ___
  13. 23Wing-like features of a DeLorean
  14. 24Bird with tube-shaped eyes
  15. 25When tripled, an indicator of a person typing

Down

  1. 1Place in the overhead bin
  2. 2Forget-me-___ (some flowers)
  3. 3Parking area
  4. 4Bull, in Spanish
  5. 5Material for a traditional puzzle box
  6. 6Frequently, poetically
  7. 7HBO rival
  8. 8Stuff that may hit the spot for Spot?
  9. 11Tik___
  10. 14Write quickly
  11. 15Broadway production
  12. 16Wolf's cry to the moon
  13. 17When doubled, a kid's onomatopoeia for a train
  14. 18Defensive stronghold
  15. 19Covert ___ (spy assignments)
  16. 20In favor of
  17. 21Yard covering

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Series with the musical sketch "I Miss My Ex's Dad," for short — Answer: SNL. Hint: This beloved late-night show has been making us laugh for decades! 😂
  2. 4. Number of consonants in this answer — Answer: TWO. Hint: Think about how many consonants you can count in a simple word! 🔤
  3. 7. Got on one's feet — Answer: STOOD. Hint: Think about what you do when you're ready to take action! 🚶
  4. 9. "That's gotta hurt!" — Answer: OOF. Hint: When something goes wrong, you might express your discomfort with this sound! 😣
  5. 10. Really eager — Answer: HOTTOTROT. Hint: Think of a phrase often used to describe someone who's ready to go quickly! 🔥
  6. 12. Cries of pain — Answer: OWS. Hint: When you're hurt and let out a sound, what might you be doing? 🤕
  7. 13. "Not bad!" — Answer: GOOD. Hint: This word is often used to describe something positive or satisfactory! 👍
  8. 14. Prez who won a Pulitzer for "Profiles in Courage" — Answer: JFK. Hint: This charismatic leader was known for his inspiring speeches and a famous assassination. 🇺🇸
  9. 15. "Get outta here!" — Answer: SHOO. Hint: When something is bothering you, sometimes you just want to tell it to leave! 🐦
  10. 17. Money-managing exec, for short — Answer: CFO. Hint: This top financial officer keeps an eye on the company’s budget! 💰
  11. 20. Image-editing software — Answer: PHOTOSHOP. Hint: This popular tool is a favorite for enhancing and manipulating images! 🖼️
  12. 22. Ducks in a ___ — Answer: ROW. Hint: Imagine a neat alignment of swimming birds! 🦆
  13. 23. Wing-like features of a DeLorean — Answer: DOORS. Hint: Think about how a DeLorean opens up, just like a bird spreads its wings! 🕊️
  14. 24. Bird with tube-shaped eyes — Answer: OWL. Hint: This nocturnal creature is known for its distinctive call and wise demeanor! 🦉
  15. 25. When tripled, an indicator of a person typing — Answer: DOT. Hint: Think about the small marks you might see on a screen when someone is sending a message! 💬

Down

  1. 1. Place in the overhead bin — Answer: STOW. Hint: Think about how you'd secure your luggage during a flight! 🧳
  2. 2. Forget-me-___ (some flowers) — Answer: NOTS. Hint: These blooms are often associated with cherished memories and love! 🌸
  3. 3. Parking area — Answer: LOT. Hint: Think of where you might leave your car for a while! 🚗
  4. 4. Bull, in Spanish — Answer: TORO. Hint: Think of a strong animal that roams the fields in many cultures! 🐂
  5. 5. Material for a traditional puzzle box — Answer: WOOD. Hint: Think of a sturdy natural substance used to craft many things, including furniture! 🌳
  6. 6. Frequently, poetically — Answer: OFT. Hint: This word is often found in classic poetry! 🌟
  7. 7. HBO rival — Answer: SHO. Hint: Think of a network that often features gritty dramas and thrillers! 🎥
  8. 8. Stuff that may hit the spot for Spot? — Answer: DOGFOOD. Hint: Think about what your furry friend might find delicious! 🐶
  9. 11. Tik___ — Answer: TOK. Hint: This word is often associated with a popular social media app that dances to trends! 🎶
  10. 14. Write quickly — Answer: JOT. Hint: Think of a brief note or a quick sketch! 📝
  11. 15. Broadway production — Answer: SHOW. Hint: Think of what you go to see when the lights dim and the curtain rises! 🎭
  12. 16. Wolf's cry to the moon — Answer: HOWL. Hint: When the night sky calls, some voices rise in song to the silver orb above! 🌕
  13. 17. When doubled, a kid's onomatopoeia for a train — Answer: CHOO. Hint: Think of what sound a train makes that sounds like a playful kid's echo! 🚂
  14. 18. Defensive stronghold — Answer: FORT. Hint: Think of a secure place to keep enemies at bay! 🏰
  15. 19. Covert ___ (spy assignments) — Answer: OPS. Hint: Think about missions conducted under the radar! 🕵️
  16. 20. In favor of — Answer: PRO. Hint: Think about what you would say when you support a cause! 👍
  17. 21. Yard covering — Answer: SOD. Hint: Think about what might make a lawn nice and green! 🌱

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The answer to “Really eager” in the New York Times Midi crossword is HOTTOTROT — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 6, 2026 at 10-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.

“Really eager” answer

HOTTOTROT (9 letters)

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Why the answer is HOTTOTROT

Think of a phrase often used to describe someone who's ready to go quickly! 🔥

When else has “Really eager” appeared?

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July 6, 2026 (most recent) → HOTTOTROT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Really eager”?

The answer is HOTTOTROT, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Really eager”?

9 letters: HOTTOTROT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 6, 2026, at 10-Across.

Can “Really eager” 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?

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