Salary bump
Editorially verified for the Sep 23, 2026
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Clue explained
A RAISE is an increase in salary or wages, so it is a salary bump. Here RAISE is a noun.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Salary bump” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RAISE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 23, 2026 at 13-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.
“Salary bump” answer
RAISE (5 letters)
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What does RAISE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of RAISE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- lift or move to a higher position or level
- increase the amount, level, or strength of
- cause to occur or to be considered
When else has “Salary bump” 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.
September 23, 2026 (most recent) → RAISE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Salary bump”?
The answer is RAISE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Salary bump”?
5 letters: RAISE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 23, 2026, at 13-Across.
Can “Salary bump” 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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