"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde
Editorially verified for the Aug 10, 2026
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Clue explained
ART fits the quotation attributed to Oscar Wilde: he called it “the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” The quotation marks indicate that the clue is citing Wilde’s wording rather than giving an ordinary definition.
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The answer to “"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ART — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 10, 2026 at 21-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.
“"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde” answer
ART (3 letters)
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What does ART mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ART is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power
- the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance
- subjects of study primarily concerned with human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects)
When else has “"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde” 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.
August 10, 2026 (most recent) → ART. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde”?
The answer is ART, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde”?
3 letters: ART.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 10, 2026, at 21-Down.
Can “"The most intense mode of individualism that the world has known," per Oscar Wilde” 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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