Singer Grande, to fans

Editorially verified for the Sep 27, 2026

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Portrait of singer Ariana Grande

Clue explained

Ari is a familiar short form of Ariana, so Ariana Grande may be called Ari by her fans. The clue uses “to fans” to indicate an informal name rather than her full stage name.

Clue type:
Nickname or title

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Sunday, September 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Tool with teeth
  2. 4Shocked and horrified
  3. 10"We're goin' up, up, up / It's ___ moment" (lyric from the 2025 #1 hit "Golden")
  4. 11Emergencies
  5. 12Hubbub
  6. 13[aria-label] An image of the letter C in red:camera:
  7. 14[aria-label] An image of the letter I in pink:camera:
  8. 16Posing in a studio?
  9. 17Sieve material
  10. 21[aria-label] An image of the letter J in blue:camera:
  11. 24Easy-to-play instruments
  12. 27Clairvoyant's supposed gift, for short
  13. 28Funky rhythm
  14. 29"Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael
  15. 30Savannas and deserts, e.g.
  16. 31___ Heel State (North Carolina)

Down

  1. 1All lathered up
  2. 2Sound portion of a broadcast
  3. 3Mistaken
  4. 4Parcel unit
  5. 5"Pardon me, would you have any ___ Poupon?"
  6. 6"Oh no, it's the paparazzi!"
  7. 7Jerk
  8. 8"Get it?"
  9. 9Letters on some airport workers' uniforms
  10. 15Explosive onomatopoeia
  11. 18Oust
  12. 19Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"
  13. 20Bouncing off the walls
  14. 22Valentine's Day sentiment
  15. 23Puts to work
  16. 24Org. in "The Americans"
  17. 25Singer Grande, to fans
  18. 26Attraction that may have a penguinarium

The answer to “Singer Grande, to fans” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ARI — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 25-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.

“Singer Grande, to fans” answer

ARI (3 letters)

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When else has “Singer Grande, to fans” 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 27, 2026 (most recent) → ARI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Singer Grande, to fans”?

The answer is ARI, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Singer Grande, to fans”?

3 letters: ARI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 25-Down.

Can “Singer Grande, to fans” 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 this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for September 27, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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