Around 12pm
Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026
It's that time of day when the sun is high and lunch is near! ☀️
CodyCross Midsize
Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 3Around 12pmNOONISH
- 9Gathering for fans of graphic novelsCOMICCON
- 10Horse strapREIN
- 16TattoosINKS
- 17This Millan whispers to dogsCESAR
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Add a mouse to a laptop using this connector — Answer: USB. Hint: This common connection lets you plug in all sorts of devices! 🔌
- 2. Addictive activity that drains minutes/hours — Answer: TIMESUCK. Hint: This activity can make you lose track of the clock! ⏳
- 3. Around 12pm — Answer: NOONISH. Hint: It's that time of day when the sun is high and lunch is near! ☀️
- 4. Barbie's boyfriend — Answer: KEN. Hint: He's the charming companion often seen alongside a popular doll! 💖
- 5. Before, poetically — Answer: ERE. Hint: Think of a word that means 'previously' and has a poetic flair! 🌅
- 6. Certain death, terrible fate — Answer: DOOM. Hint: It's what awaits when things go really wrong! 😱
- 7. Famous Egyptian boy king for short — Answer: TUT. Hint: Think of a young pharaoh who ruled over ancient Egypt! 🏺
- 8. For a reason, to do something due to something else — Answer: BECAUSE. Hint: Think about why you might take an action when something happens! 🤔
- 9. Gathering for fans of graphic novels — Answer: COMICCON. Hint: It's the ultimate meetup for lovers of illustrated adventures! 🎉
- 10. Horse strap — Answer: REIN. Hint: Think of what helps guide a horse along the way! 🐎
- 11. How you'd say "I don't care" in internet slang — Answer: IDC. Hint: When you want to express indifference online, just use this three-letter abbreviation! 😏
- 12. Mr. Affleck, Mr. Stiller, or Mr. Kingsley — Answer: BEN. Hint: Think of a common first name shared by some actors! 🎬
- 13. Respiratory tracts that send air to the lungs — Answer: BRONCHI. Hint: Think of the pathways that help you breathe in and out! 🌬️
- 14. Short for the Better Business Bureau — Answer: BBB. Hint: Think of a group that helps ensure businesses play fair! 💼
- 15. Short form of "though", used in texting — Answer: THO. Hint: It's a trendy abbreviation that helps you keep it casual in chats! 😊
- 16. Tattoos — Answer: INKS. Hint: Think about what you might need for that colorful body art! 🎨
- 17. This Millan whispers to dogs — Answer: CESAR. Hint: This name is often associated with a famous dog trainer who understands canine communication! 🐕
- 18. Three-time Grand Slam tennis champ Arthur — Answer: ASHE. Hint: Think of a legendary player who broke barriers in the world of tennis! 🎾
- 19. Upper Egypt temple dedicated to Horus the Elder — Answer: KOMOMBO. Hint: This temple shares its name with a popular Komodo creature, but with a twist! 🦎
- 20. Upturned mouth, a non-verbal greeting — Answer: SMILE. Hint: It’s a way to show happiness without saying a word! 😊
- 21. What Jack Sprat's wife could not eat — Answer: NOLEAN. Hint: Think about what might be off the menu for someone who prefers a lighter fare! 🥗
Down
The answer to “Around 12pm” in the CodyCross Midsize crossword is NOONISH — a 7-letter word. This clue ran in the CodyCross Midsize crossword on July 23, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 3-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Around 12pm” answer
NOONISH (7 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is NOONISH.
Why the answer is NOONISH
It's that time of day when the sun is high and lunch is near! ☀️
When else has “Around 12pm” appeared?
CodyCross Midsize reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 23, 2026 (this puzzle) → NOONISH. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the CodyCross Midsize crossword on July 23, 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.
- Addictive activity that drains minutes/hours → TIMESUCK
- Barbie's boyfriend → KEN
- Add a mouse to a laptop using this connector → USB
- Before, poetically → ERE
- Certain death, terrible fate → DOOM
- Famous Egyptian boy king for short → TUT
- For a reason, to do something due to something else → BECAUSE
- Gathering for fans of graphic novels → COMICCON
Want every clue in one place? The full CodyCross Midsize answer list for July 23, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live CodyCross Midsize answers are always one tap from the today page.
About the CodyCross Midsize
The CodyCross Midsize Crossword is the larger of the two puzzles in the app's daily Today's Crossword mode, from Fanatee — around two dozen clues refreshed every day at midnight, with a tougher mix of general knowledge and pop-culture trivia than the Small. With that many clues, one stubborn fact can block a corner of the grid, which is exactly when a single confirmed answer helps most.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Around 12pm”?
The answer is NOONISH, a 7-letter word. It appeared in the CodyCross Midsize crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Around 12pm”?
7 letters: NOONISH.
Where did this clue appear?
In the CodyCross Midsize crossword on July 23, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 3-Across.
Can “Around 12pm” have a different answer?
Yes — CodyCross Midsize 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 CodyCross Midsize answers?
The full grid for July 23, 2026 is on the CodyCross Midsize answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.