Gear tooth

Crossword Answer — May 01, 2026

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NYT Midi Crossword

Friday, May 01, 2026

By Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry

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NYT Midi Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Shoe with a cougar in its logo
  2. 5Singer/actress Lady ___
  3. 9Like some fish that's not grilled or pan-seared
  4. 11Tibetan spiritual leader
  5. 12Gear tooth
  6. 13Commotion
  7. 15100%
  8. 18Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March
  9. 19One who takes action
  10. 21Longtime N.F.L. coach Andy
  11. 22"A Man Called ___" (2022 Tom Hanks film)
  12. 23Actress Rae of "Insecure"
  13. 24Large ice cream containers
  14. 25Ingredient in many plant-based meats
  15. 26"Catch my drift?"

Down

  1. 1Pea coat?
  2. 2State sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson
  3. 3First name shared by two Spice Girls
  4. 4Massive Amazon boa
  5. 5Film portrayer of Wonder Woman
  6. 6Letters before a nickname
  7. 7Opal or sapphire
  8. 8Palindromic name found in "abracadabra"
  9. 10Book jacket blurb
  10. 13"You ___ busted!"
  11. 14"Driving Miss ____" (1989 Best Picture winner)
  12. 16Cross-legged yoga pose
  13. 17Leave alone
  14. 18Part of the eye that contains melanin
  15. 20Stood up

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Shoe with a cougar in its logo — Answer: PUMA
  2. 5. Singer/actress Lady ___ — Answer: GAGA
  3. 9. Like some fish that's not grilled or pan-seared — Answer: OVENBAKED
  4. 11. Tibetan spiritual leader — Answer: DALAILAMA
  5. 12. Gear tooth — Answer: COG
  6. 13. Commotion — Answer: ADO
  7. 15. 100% — Answer: ALL
  8. 18. Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March — Answer: IRAN
  9. 19. One who takes action — Answer: DOER
  10. 21. Longtime N.F.L. coach Andy — Answer: REID
  11. 22. "A Man Called ___" (2022 Tom Hanks film) — Answer: OTTO
  12. 23. Actress Rae of "Insecure" — Answer: ISSA
  13. 24. Large ice cream containers — Answer: TUBS
  14. 25. Ingredient in many plant-based meats — Answer: SOY
  15. 26. "Catch my drift?" — Answer: SEE

Down

  1. 1. Pea coat? — Answer: POD
  2. 2. State sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson — Answer: UVA
  3. 3. First name shared by two Spice Girls — Answer: MEL
  4. 4. Massive Amazon boa — Answer: ANACONDA
  5. 5. Film portrayer of Wonder Woman — Answer: GALGADOT
  6. 6. Letters before a nickname — Answer: AKA
  7. 7. Opal or sapphire — Answer: GEM
  8. 8. Palindromic name found in "abracadabra" — Answer: ADA
  9. 10. Book jacket blurb — Answer: BIO
  10. 13. "You ___ busted!" — Answer: ARESO
  11. 14. "Driving Miss ____" (1989 Best Picture winner) — Answer: DAISY
  12. 16. Cross-legged yoga pose — Answer: LOTUS
  13. 17. Leave alone — Answer: LETBE
  14. 18. Part of the eye that contains melanin — Answer: IRIS
  15. 20. Stood up — Answer: ROSE

The answer to “Gear tooth” in the New York Times Midi crossword is COG — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on May 1, 2026 (12-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.

“Gear tooth” answer

COG (3 letters)

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Why the answer is COG

COG is the 3-letter solution that fits "Gear tooth" in the NYT Midi crossword on May 1, 2026 (12-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

More NYT Midi answers for May 1, 2026

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Gear tooth”?

The answer is COG, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gear tooth”?

3 letters: COG.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Midi crossword on May 1, 2026, at 12-Across.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.

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