Something to study for

Latest answer — March 02, 2026

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Across

  1. 1Includes on an email
  2. 4Hits with a jolt of electricity
  3. 8A.O.C.'s congressional title: Abbr.
  4. 9Untamed
  5. 10Building wing
  6. 11___ Birds (mobile game app on which an entire film franchise is based)
  7. 12The Three Tenors singer whose first name sounds serene
  8. 14Automaker with the slogan "Let's Go Places"
  9. 15Kool-Aid Man's cry after breaking through a wall
  10. 19Malicious
  11. 22Shaft connecting car wheels
  12. 23Apple digital assistant
  13. 24Banking convenience
  14. 25Mexican coin
  15. 26Cleaning tool in a bucket

Down

  1. 1Moved at a snail's pace
  2. 2Instrument for Yo-Yo Ma
  3. 3Manspread, e.g.
  4. 4"Euphoria" star who sounds at peace
  5. 5Best Picture winner starring Ben Affleck
  6. 63, 4 or 5 on a typical golf hole
  7. 7Cunning
  8. 9Religion
  9. 13"Gangsta's Paradise" rapper who sounds calm
  10. 16Something to study for
  11. 17___ sax
  12. 18Burlap sack material
  13. 19Clairvoyant's "ability"
  14. 20Compete
  15. 21Org. with W-2, 1040 and over 800 other forms and schedules

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Includes on an email — Answer: CCS. Hint: Think about those extra recipients you might want to keep in the loop without them being the main focus! 📧
  2. 4. Hits with a jolt of electricity — Answer: ZAPS
  3. 8. A.O.C.'s congressional title: Abbr. — Answer: REP
  4. 9. Untamed — Answer: FERAL
  5. 10. Building wing — Answer: ELL. Hint: An architectural extension projecting from the main structure, often at a right angle. 🏛️
  6. 11. ___ Birds (mobile game app on which an entire film franchise is based) — Answer: ANGRY
  7. 12. The Three Tenors singer whose first name sounds serene — Answer: PLACIDO
  8. 14. Automaker with the slogan "Let's Go Places" — Answer: TOYOTA
  9. 15. Kool-Aid Man's cry after breaking through a wall — Answer: OHYEAH
  10. 19. Malicious — Answer: EVIL
  11. 22. Shaft connecting car wheels — Answer: AXLE
  12. 23. Apple digital assistant — Answer: SIRI
  13. 24. Banking convenience — Answer: ATM
  14. 25. Mexican coin — Answer: PESO
  15. 26. Cleaning tool in a bucket — Answer: MOP

Down

  1. 1. Moved at a snail's pace — Answer: CREPT
  2. 2. Instrument for Yo-Yo Ma — Answer: CELLO
  3. 3. Manspread, e.g. — Answer: SPLAY
  4. 4. "Euphoria" star who sounds at peace — Answer: ZENDAYA
  5. 5. Best Picture winner starring Ben Affleck — Answer: ARGO
  6. 6. 3, 4 or 5 on a typical golf hole — Answer: PAR
  7. 7. Cunning — Answer: SLY
  8. 9. Religion — Answer: FAITH
  9. 13. "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper who sounds calm — Answer: COOLIO
  10. 16. Something to study for — Answer: EXAM
  11. 17. ___ sax — Answer: ALTO
  12. 18. Burlap sack material — Answer: HEMP
  13. 19. Clairvoyant's "ability" — Answer: ESP
  14. 20. Compete — Answer: VIE. Hint: Think of a word that means to strive for victory or superiority in a contest! 🏆
  15. 21. Org. with W-2, 1040 and over 800 other forms and schedules — Answer: IRS

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The answer to “Something to study for” in the New York Times Midi crossword is EXAM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 2, 2026 at 16-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.

“Something to study for” answer

EXAM (4 letters)

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Why the answer is EXAM

EXAM is the 4-letter solution that fits "Something to study for" in the NYT Midi crossword on March 2, 2026 (16-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Something to study for” appeared?

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About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Something to study for”?

The answer is EXAM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Something to study for”?

4 letters: EXAM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on March 2, 2026, at 16-Down.

Can “Something to study for” 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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