"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.
Latest answer — September 12, 2026
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Clue explained
The quoted statement is a LIE because it claims not to contain the letters E, L, or I even though the statement visibly contains all three. The clue is a self-referential wordplay example.
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NYT Midi Crossword
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The answer to “"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.” in the New York Times Midi crossword is LIE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 12, 2026 at 5-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.
“"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.” answer
LIE (3 letters)
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What does LIE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of LIE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- (of a person or animal) be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface
- be, remain, or be kept in a specified state
- (of a place) be situated in a specified position or direction
When else has “"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.” 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 12, 2026 (most recent) → LIE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.”?
The answer is LIE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.”?
3 letters: LIE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 12, 2026, at 5-Down.
Can “"This clue does not contain the letters E, L or I," e.g.” 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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