Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve
Editorially verified for the Aug 15, 2026
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A DIAERESIS is the two-dot mark placed over a vowel, as in the ë of Brontë or the ï of naïve. The answer names the mark rather than either example word.
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The answer to “Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve” in the New York Times Midi crossword is DIAERESIS — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 15, 2026 at 20-Across. 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.
“Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve” answer
DIAERESIS (9 letters)
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What does DIAERESIS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of DIAERESIS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a mark (¨) placed over a vowel to indicate that it is sounded separately, as in naïve, Brontë
- a natural rhythmic break in a line of verse where the end of a metrical foot coincides with the end of a phrase
When else has “Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve” 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 15, 2026 (most recent) → DIAERESIS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve”?
The answer is DIAERESIS, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve”?
9 letters: DIAERESIS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 15, 2026, at 20-Across.
Can “Two dots above a vowel, as in Brontë and naïve” 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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