Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker
Editorially verified for the Oct 14, 2026
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Clue explained
The shared word is Bell: the Liberty Bell is a historic Philadelphia symbol, Taco Bell is a restaurant chain, and Tinker Bell is the fairy from Peter Pan. The clue lines up three familiar names and asks for their common final word, rather than for one particular bell.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, October 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BELL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 3-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 that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker” answer
BELL (4 letters)
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What does BELL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of BELL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, especially by means of a clapper inside
- a bell-shaped object or part of something
- a musical instrument consisting of a set of metal tubes of different lengths, suspended in a frame and played by being struck with a hammer
When else has “Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker” 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.
October 14, 2026 (most recent) → BELL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker”?
The answer is BELL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker”?
4 letters: BELL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 14, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 3-Down.
Can “Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker” 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 October 14, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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