One way to sit while meditating

Latest answer — October 05, 2026

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Clue explained

Sitting cross-legged means sitting with one leg crossed over the other. “Cross-legged” describes the seated posture and is written as one word in the grid.

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Definition
A person meditates while sitting with legs crossed.

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This clue's Monday, October 05, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “One way to sit while meditating” in the New York Times crossword is CROSSLEGGED — a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026, a Monday 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.

“One way to sit while meditating” answer

CROSSLEGGED (11 letters)

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When else has “One way to sit while meditating” appeared?

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October 5, 2026 (most recent) → CROSSLEGGED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “One way to sit while meditating”?

The answer is CROSSLEGGED, a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “One way to sit while meditating”?

11 letters: CROSSLEGGED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 3-Down.

Can “One way to sit while meditating” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times 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 Crossword answers?

The full grid for October 5, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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