Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse

Latest answer — June 09, 2026

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This clue's Tuesday, June 09, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse
  2. 8Unseats, as a champion
  3. 10Farthest from the middle
  4. 11Bag-checking org.
  5. 12Heroine of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"
  6. 13___-conscious
  7. 15"Welcome" thing on a porch
  8. 16Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse
  9. 18"Now wait just a ___!"
  10. 19Was up in the air, in a way
  11. 25Devices at a rock concert
  12. 26Broad
  13. 27Vehicle that is 28-Across in reverse
  14. 28Vehicle that is 27-Across in reverse

Down

  1. 1Find a new function for
  2. 2Break down an opponent's defense, in soccer
  3. 3Michael of "S.N.L."
  4. 4"To ___ is human ..."
  5. 5See 8-Down
  6. 6Pullover jacket with a kangaroo pocket
  7. 7Go back to square one, say
  8. 8With 5-Down, common URL ending
  9. 9Pig's home
  10. 14Welcome sight in a desert
  11. 15Colorful parrot
  12. 17Cheeky response to "This is the worst day of my life!"
  13. 19Word after chocolate, crime or chemistry
  14. 20Ostrich relative
  15. 21Second-in-command politicians, in brief
  16. 22"___ the season!"
  17. 23End of a university URL
  18. 24Former secretary of the interior Haaland

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse — Answer: RACECAR
  2. 8. Unseats, as a champion — Answer: DETHRONES
  3. 10. Farthest from the middle — Answer: OUTERMOST
  4. 11. Bag-checking org. — Answer: TSA
  5. 12. Heroine of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" — Answer: REY
  6. 13. ___-conscious — Answer: ECO
  7. 15. "Welcome" thing on a porch — Answer: MAT
  8. 16. Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse — Answer: KAYAK
  9. 18. "Now wait just a ___!" — Answer: SEC
  10. 19. Was up in the air, in a way — Answer: LEVITATED
  11. 25. Devices at a rock concert — Answer: AMPS
  12. 26. Broad — Answer: WIDE
  13. 27. Vehicle that is 28-Across in reverse — Answer: BUS
  14. 28. Vehicle that is 27-Across in reverse — Answer: SUB

Down

  1. 1. Find a new function for — Answer: REUSE
  2. 2. Break down an opponent's defense, in soccer — Answer: ATTACK
  3. 3. Michael of "S.N.L." — Answer: CHE
  4. 4. "To ___ is human ..." — Answer: ERR
  5. 5. See 8-Down — Answer: COM
  6. 6. Pullover jacket with a kangaroo pocket — Answer: ANORAK
  7. 7. Go back to square one, say — Answer: RESET
  8. 8. With 5-Down, common URL ending — Answer: DOT
  9. 9. Pig's home — Answer: STY
  10. 14. Welcome sight in a desert — Answer: OASIS
  11. 15. Colorful parrot — Answer: MACAW. Hint: This tropical bird is famous for its bright plumage and chatty personality. 🦜
  12. 17. Cheeky response to "This is the worst day of my life!" — Answer: YET
  13. 19. Word after chocolate, crime or chemistry — Answer: LAB
  14. 20. Ostrich relative — Answer: EMU
  15. 21. Second-in-command politicians, in brief — Answer: VPS
  16. 22. "___ the season!" — Answer: TIS
  17. 23. End of a university URL — Answer: EDU
  18. 24. Former secretary of the interior Haaland — Answer: DEB

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The answer to “Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RACECAR — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 9, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include KAYAK. 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.

“Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse” answer

RACECAR (7 letters) — most recent; also seen as KAYAK

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Why the answer is RACECAR

RACECAR is the 7-letter solution that fits "Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse" in the NYT Midi crossword on June 9, 2026 (1-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse”

New York Times Midi has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides RACECAR, it has also been KAYAK. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

  • June 9, 2026 (most recent) → RACECAR
  • June 9, 2026 → KAYAK

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse”?

The answer is RACECAR, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 9, 2026. Other answers for this clue include KAYAK.

How many letters is the answer to “Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse”?

7 letters: RACECAR. Earlier fills for this clue have also been KAYAK (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 9, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: June 9, 2026 → KAYAK.

Can “Vehicle that is spelled the same in reverse” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides RACECAR, New York Times Midi has also used KAYAK for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for June 9, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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