What a man walks into, in many a joke setup

Latest answer — July 17, 2026

23 Across

Imagine a place where the drinks flow and stories unfold! 🍻

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Concealed
  2. 4Helium's atomic number
  3. 7___ Dhabi
  4. 8Pop singer Rita
  5. 9Iconic bandmate of Keith Richards
  6. 14Horse on many a stud farm
  7. 15Apt rhyme with "groan"
  8. 16Actress Jessica of "Sin City"
  9. 19Large amount
  10. 23What a man walks into, in many a joke setup
  11. 24"Either ___!" (geologist's punny response when asked their preference between hematite and carbonate)
  12. 25Supportive articles on a run, perhaps
  13. 30Part of an idiom hinted at by 2-/5-Down
  14. 31Part of an idiom hinted at by 9-Across
  15. 32Afterthoughts in some letters: Abbr.
  16. 33Cry for help, at sea

Down

  1. 1Oft-glazed holiday meat
  2. 2Tall avian wader
  3. 3___ tape
  4. 4Like a takeout order
  5. 5Small avian singer
  6. 6"Either ___!" (rower's punny response when asked their preference between wood and carbon fiber)
  7. 10___ Sutra
  8. 11Singer nicknamed "Jenny From the Block"
  9. 12___ carte
  10. 13Spirits used to make Negronis
  11. 16Crunch targets
  12. 17Computer that fits in a backpack
  13. 18Cleveland football team
  14. 20"Oh God, this can't be ..."
  15. 21Rubs out, as a smudge mark
  16. 22Director Craven
  17. 26Fish egg delicacies
  18. 27Network that aired "American Dad!"
  19. 28What a well-trained dog might do for treats
  20. 29Dudes

The answer to “What a man walks into, in many a joke setup” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BAR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 17, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 23-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.

“What a man walks into, in many a joke setup” answer

BAR (3 letters)

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Why the answer is BAR

Imagine a place where the drinks flow and stories unfold! 🍻

What does BAR mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of BAR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon
  • an establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served
  • a counter in a pub, cafe, or other establishment across which drinks or refreshments are served

When else has “What a man walks into, in many a joke setup” 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.

July 17, 2026 (most recent) → BAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “What a man walks into, in many a joke setup”?

The answer is BAR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What a man walks into, in many a joke setup”?

3 letters: BAR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 17, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 23-Across.

Can “What a man walks into, in many a joke setup” 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 this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for July 17, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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