Talk and talk and talk

Editorially verified for the Oct 2, 2026

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A person talking animatedly to someone listening.

Clue explained

To yap is to chatter on, often noisily or at length, which fits the repeated “talk and talk and talk.” YAP is the verb in its base form.

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Friday, October 02, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Talk and talk and talk” in the New York Times Midi crossword is YAP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 2, 2026 at 23-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.

“Talk and talk and talk” answer

YAP (3 letters)

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What does YAP mean?

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(verb)

  • give a sharp, shrill bark

When else has “Talk and talk and talk” 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.

October 2, 2026 (most recent) → YAP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Talk and talk and talk”?

The answer is YAP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Talk and talk and talk”?

3 letters: YAP.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 2, 2026, at 23-Down.

Can “Talk and talk and talk” 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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