Fast-food chain that follows exactly 11 accounts on X, as a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in its secret recipe

The answer to “Fast-food chain that follows exactly 11 accounts on X, as a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in its secret recipe” in the New York Times Midi crossword is KFC — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 16, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 25-Down. 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.

“Fast-food chain that follows exactly 11 accounts on X, as a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in its secret recipe” answer

KFC (3 letters)

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Why the answer is KFC

KFC is the 3-letter solution that fits "Fast-food chain that follows exactly 11 accounts on X, as a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in its secret recipe" in the NYT Midi crossword on July 16, 2026 (25-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Fast-food chain that follows exactly 11 accounts on X, as a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in its secret recipe” 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 before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.

July 16, 2026 (this puzzle) → KFC. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.

More clues from the NYT Midi crossword on July 16, 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.

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Want every clue in one place? The full New York Times Midi answer list for July 16, 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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