What a spare key is often hidden under
Editorially verified for the Aug 15, 2026
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Clue explained
A spare key is commonly tucked beneath a doormat, making MAT the hiding place indicated by the clue.
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NYT Midi Crossword
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The answer to “What a spare key is often hidden under” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MAT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 15, 2026 at 1-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 spare key is often hidden under” answer
MAT (3 letters)
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What does MAT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
- a small piece of cork, card, or fabric placed on a table or other surface to protect it from the heat or moisture of an object placed on it
- a thick, untidy layer of something hairy or woolly
When else has “What a spare key is often hidden under” 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) → MAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “What a spare key is often hidden under”?
The answer is MAT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “What a spare key is often hidden under”?
3 letters: MAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 15, 2026, at 1-Across.
Can “What a spare key is often hidden under” 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?
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