Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short
Editorially verified for the Aug 12, 2026
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Clue explained
BLT is the standard abbreviation for a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich; toothpicks can help keep its stacked layers together.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BLT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 12, 2026 at 20-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.
“Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short” answer
BLT (3 letters)
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When else has “Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short” appeared?
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August 12, 2026 (most recent) → BLT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short”?
The answer is BLT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short”?
3 letters: BLT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 12, 2026, at 20-Down.
Can “Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short” 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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