Space between the platform and a subway train

Latest answer — August 08, 2026

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Mind the small opening you step across when boarding a subway train 🚇

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  1. 1Fuss
  2. 4Parts of a LinkedIn feed
  3. 9___ Angeles
  4. 10Less common belly button type
  5. 11Path of a three-point shot
  6. 12Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays
  7. 13:collision:
  8. 15Chinese zodiac animal for 2020
  9. 16Informative TV spot, for short
  10. 17:collision:
  11. 20Piece of history
  12. 21People who might bend over backwards?
  13. 25Waikiki welcome ring
  14. 26Nothing, in Spanish
  15. 27Shortened name that includes "rick" in a more formal spelling
  16. 28Blackpink genre ... or an alternate clue for 13- and 17-Across?

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  1. 1___ carte menu
  2. 2Dweeb
  3. 3Film that angles for Academy Award nominations
  4. 4Foam noodle or beach ball
  5. 5Greek liqueur
  6. 6Site of a brownstone tag sale
  7. 7Points of a pitchfork, as seen in Grant Wood's "American Gothic" painting
  8. 8"Hasta la vista, baby!"
  9. 14Dim sum steamed bun
  10. 17Seaweed type
  11. 18Field of expertise
  12. 19Brother at a monastery
  13. 22Space between the platform and a subway train
  14. 23"To love and to cherish? Sounds good to me!"
  15. 24Sticky tree gunk

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Fuss — Answer: ADO. Hint: A little unnecessary excitement over something minor 😅
  2. 4. Parts of a LinkedIn feed — Answer: POSTS. Hint: Think of the updates and professional musings that fill your LinkedIn feed 💼
  3. 9. ___ Angeles — Answer: LOS. Hint: Think of the famous Southern California city paired with “Angeles.” 🌴
  4. 10. Less common belly button type — Answer: OUTIE. Hint: Unlike the usual inward dip, this navel proudly protrudes outward. 🔘
  5. 11. Path of a three-point shot — Answer: ARC. Hint: Think about the graceful curve a basketball follows on its way to the hoop 🏀
  6. 12. Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays — Answer: OZONE. Hint: Think of the protective layer high above Earth that helps shield us from the Sun’s ultraviolet rays. 🛡️
  7. 13. :collision: — Answer: KABLOOEY. Hint: A playful comic-book sound for a spectacular crash 💥
  8. 15. Chinese zodiac animal for 2020 — Answer: RAT. Hint: Think of the clever little creature that won the Chinese zodiac race 🐭
  9. 16. Informative TV spot, for short — Answer: PSA. Hint: A brief broadcast that shares helpful information rather than selling a product 📺
  10. 17. :collision: — Answer: KABOOM. Hint: Think of the dramatic sound effect for a spectacular crash 💥
  11. 20. Piece of history — Answer: ERA. Hint: Think of a distinct period that helps organize the past. ⏳
  12. 21. People who might bend over backwards? — Answer: YOGIS. Hint: These flexible practitioners make challenging poses look wonderfully routine. 🧘
  13. 25. Waikiki welcome ring — Answer: LEI. Hint: Think of the fragrant flower garland traditionally offered to visitors in Hawaii 🌺
  14. 26. Nothing, in Spanish — Answer: NADA. Hint: Think of the simple Spanish word used when there’s absolutely nothing. 🇪🇸
  15. 27. Shortened name that includes "rick" in a more formal spelling — Answer: PAT. Hint: This nickname is a familiar abbreviation of a traditional given name whose full form contains the quoted sound. 🙂
  16. 28. Blackpink genre ... or an alternate clue for 13- and 17-Across? — Answer: KPOP. Hint: Think of the catchy Korean pop style associated with Blackpink—and perhaps hiding in those other entries. 🎶

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  1. 1. ___ carte menu — Answer: ALA. Hint: This menu lets you choose individual dishes instead of ordering a set meal. 🍽️
  2. 2. Dweeb — Answer: DORK. Hint: A playful term for someone awkwardly obsessed with nerdy interests 🤓
  3. 3. Film that angles for Academy Award nominations — Answer: OSCARBAIT. Hint: A movie deliberately crafted to win favor with award voters 🎬
  4. 4. Foam noodle or beach ball — Answer: POOLTOY. Hint: A playful item designed for splashing around in the water 🏖️
  5. 5. Greek liqueur — Answer: OUZO. Hint: This anise-flavored Greek spirit is often enjoyed with small savory bites. 🍸
  6. 6. Site of a brownstone tag sale — Answer: STOOP. Hint: Look for the front steps where a city rowhouse might greet bargain hunters. 🏠
  7. 7. Points of a pitchfork, as seen in Grant Wood's "American Gothic" painting — Answer: TINES. Hint: Think of the sharp prongs on the pitchfork held in the famous rural painting. 🧑‍🌾
  8. 8. "Hasta la vista, baby!" — Answer: SEEYA. Hint: A casual farewell made famous by a movie action hero. 👋
  9. 14. Dim sum steamed bun — Answer: BAO. Hint: This fluffy Chinese bite is often filled with savory meat or sweet paste and cooked in a bamboo steamer. 🥟
  10. 17. Seaweed type — Answer: KELP. Hint: This ocean plant forms underwater forests and often appears in sushi dishes. 🌊
  11. 18. Field of expertise — Answer: AREA. Hint: Think of the subject or domain where someone has special knowledge. 🎓
  12. 19. Brother at a monastery — Answer: MONK. Hint: This religious community member may spend his days in prayer and quiet reflection. 🙏
  13. 22. Space between the platform and a subway train — Answer: GAP. Hint: Mind the small opening you step across when boarding a subway train 🚇
  14. 23. "To love and to cherish? Sounds good to me!" — Answer: IDO. Hint: Think of the brief wedding response that enthusiastically confirms your commitment. 💍
  15. 24. Sticky tree gunk — Answer: SAP. Hint: This gooey substance flows through trees and can be turned into syrup or resin. 🌳

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The answer to “Space between the platform and a subway train” in the New York Times Midi crossword is GAP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 8, 2026 at 22-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.

“Space between the platform and a subway train” answer

GAP (3 letters)

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Why the answer is GAP

Mind the small opening you step across when boarding a subway train 🚇

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What is the answer to “Space between the platform and a subway train”?

The answer is GAP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Space between the platform and a subway train”?

3 letters: GAP.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 8, 2026, at 22-Down.

Can “Space between the platform and a subway train” 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.

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