Word after mercy or mob

The answer to “Word after mercy or mob” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RULE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on February 28, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, 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.

“Word after mercy or mob” answer

RULE (4 letters)

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Why the answer is RULE

RULE is the 4-letter solution that fits "Word after mercy or mob" in the NYT Midi crossword on February 28, 2026 (5-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Word after mercy or mob” 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.

February 28, 2026 (most recent) → RULE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

More clues from the NYT Midi Crossword on February 28, 2026

Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.

• "My man!" → BRO
• Shared by you and me → OURS
• Tune from way back when → OLDIE
• Drinks in Oktoberfest tents → BEERS
• Injury that may be treated with a kiss → BOOBOO
• Select from a menu → ORDER
• Fruit with a teardrop shape → PEAR
• Pricey dark fur → SABLE

Want every clue in one place? The full New York Times Midi answer list for February 28, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live NYT Midi answers are always one tap from the today page.

About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

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