Runs at an easy pace

Latest answer — August 07, 2026

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Moves along casually rather than sprinting 🏃

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  1. 1Michelangelo sculpture in the Vatican
  2. 6Winged nocturnal animal
  3. 9Milk source on a dairy cow
  4. 10___ de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
  5. 11What covers the eyes of 8-Down/17-Across
  6. 13Rep.'s counterpart in Congress
  7. 14Ahead of schedule
  8. 15Check point?
  9. 17See 8-Down
  10. 20"Pulled" barbecue meat
  11. 21Affirmative head motions
  12. 23Jelly bean-filled plastic holiday toys
  13. 24"Abracadabra" singer Lady ___
  14. 25Remnant of a cigar
  15. 26Superman enemy ___ Luthor

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  1. 1British taverns
  2. 2Doing nothing
  3. 3City that's home to the National Museum of Scotland
  4. 4Cube root of 1,000
  5. 5Passionate
  6. 6Smell from a garbage truck
  7. 7Document that says "I hereby bequeath ..."
  8. 8With 17-Across, paragon of fairness
  9. 12Putting on an act
  10. 16Inquires (about)
  11. 17Runs at an easy pace
  12. 18What Santa gives naughty children
  13. 19Sharp part of a sword
  14. 20Little green vegetable
  15. 22Instrument that might be used as the "J" in a "Jazz Club" sign

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Michelangelo sculpture in the Vatican — Answer: PIETA. Hint: Think of Michelangelo’s moving depiction of Mary cradling Jesus in St. Peter’s Basilica. 🕊️
  2. 6. Winged nocturnal animal — Answer: OWL. Hint: This silent night hunter sees remarkably well in the dark. 🦉
  3. 9. Milk source on a dairy cow — Answer: UDDER. Hint: It’s the cow’s built-in milk dispenser. 🐄
  4. 10. ___ de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) — Answer: DIA. Hint: The Spanish word for “day” completes this festive Mexican holiday name. 🎉
  5. 11. What covers the eyes of 8-Down/17-Across — Answer: BLINDFOLD. Hint: Think of the covering used when someone must rely on touch instead of sight. 🙈
  6. 13. Rep.'s counterpart in Congress — Answer: SEN. Hint: Think of the abbreviated title for a member of the Senate 🏛️
  7. 14. Ahead of schedule — Answer: EARLY. Hint: The opposite of running late, when something happens before the expected time. ⏰
  8. 15. Check point? — Answer: BANK. Hint: It’s a place to check your balance, not your luggage. 🏦
  9. 17. See 8-Down — Answer: JUSTICE. Hint: Check 8-Down for the clue that unlocks this entry 🔎
  10. 20. "Pulled" barbecue meat — Answer: PORK. Hint: Think of tender meat slow-cooked until it shreds easily. 🍖
  11. 21. Affirmative head motions — Answer: NODS. Hint: These gestures signal agreement without saying a word. 🙂
  12. 23. Jelly bean-filled plastic holiday toys — Answer: EGGS. Hint: These colorful seasonal containers hide a sweet surprise inside. 🐣
  13. 24. "Abracadabra" singer Lady ___ — Answer: GAGA. Hint: Think of the pop superstar behind this spellbinding hit. 🎤
  14. 25. Remnant of a cigar — Answer: ASH. Hint: What’s left behind after a cigar has finished burning? 🔥
  15. 26. Superman enemy ___ Luthor — Answer: LEX. Hint: Think of the bald genius who regularly schemes against the Man of Steel. 🦹

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  1. 1. British taverns — Answer: PUBS. Hint: Think of the cozy British spots where locals gather for a pint and conversation 🍺
  2. 2. Doing nothing — Answer: IDLE. Hint: Sometimes it's nice to just kick back and relax without any plans! 😌
  3. 3. City that's home to the National Museum of Scotland — Answer: EDINBURGH. Hint: Think of Scotland’s historic capital, famous for its castle and annual arts festival 🏰
  4. 4. Cube root of 1,000 — Answer: TEN. Hint: Think of the whole number that, multiplied by itself three times, equals 1,000. 🧊
  5. 5. Passionate — Answer: ARDENT. Hint: Think of someone burning with intense enthusiasm or devotion 🔥
  6. 6. Smell from a garbage truck — Answer: ODOR. Hint: A garbage truck can leave this unpleasant scent behind. 🤢
  7. 7. Document that says "I hereby bequeath ..." — Answer: WILL. Hint: A formal paper laying out who gets your belongings after you’re gone. 📜
  8. 8. With 17-Across, paragon of fairness — Answer: LADY. Hint: Picture the title paired with Justice, the blindfolded symbol of impartial law. ⚖️
  9. 12. Putting on an act — Answer: FAKING. Hint: Pretending to be something you’re not could be described this way 🎭
  10. 16. Inquires (about) — Answer: ASKS. Hint: Poses questions to learn more about something. 🤔
  11. 17. Runs at an easy pace — Answer: JOGS. Hint: Moves along casually rather than sprinting 🏃
  12. 18. What Santa gives naughty children — Answer: COAL. Hint: A lump of this fuel might appear in a naughty child’s stocking instead of a toy. 🪨
  13. 19. Sharp part of a sword — Answer: EDGE. Hint: It’s the cutting side that makes a blade dangerous ⚔️
  14. 20. Little green vegetable — Answer: PEA. Hint: Think of a small, round garden veggie commonly tucked inside a pod. 🥗
  15. 22. Instrument that might be used as the "J" in a "Jazz Club" sign — Answer: SAX. Hint: Think of the jazzy woodwind often heard wailing in a late-night combo 🎷

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The answer to “Runs at an easy pace” in the New York Times Midi crossword is JOGS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 7, 2026 at 17-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.

“Runs at an easy pace” answer

JOGS (4 letters)

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Why the answer is JOGS

Moves along casually rather than sprinting 🏃

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What is the answer to “Runs at an easy pace”?

The answer is JOGS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Runs at an easy pace”?

4 letters: JOGS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 7, 2026, at 17-Down.

Can “Runs at an easy pace” have a different answer?

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