Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent
Crossword Answer — July 28, 2026
The word a little kid keeps calling out for help, hugs, or snacks. 👩
NYT Midi Crossword
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
By Ian Livengood
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Across
- 1. Your response (hopefully) to the question "Who knows the answer to 1-Across?" — Answer: IDO. Hint: What you say when you’re the one who can help, hopefully 😅
- 4. Dalai ___ — Answer: LAMA. Hint: This spiritual leader is often associated with Tibet and wisdom. 🧘♂️
- 8. Undeserving object of worship — Answer: FALSEIDOL. Hint: Something admired way more than it deserves, like a bogus icon 😇
- 11. Conchiglie + Pastime = Sleight-of-hand trick — Answer: SHELLGAME. Hint: A clever hustle where something is hidden in plain sight under little shells 🎲
- 12. Campfire residue — Answer: ASH. Hint: What’s left after the flames have done their part 🔥
- 13. Rigatoni + Lid = Stretchy, strapless garment — Answer: TUBETOP. Hint: A stretchy top that stays up on its own, like a tube-shaped outfit piece 👗
- 17. Pet hair — Answer: FUR. Hint: The fluffy coat on a cat or dog can leave it everywhere 🐾
- 18. Journalist/podcaster Klein — Answer: EZRA. Hint: A familiar media voice with a compact first name 📣
- 20. Macaroni + Hotel offering = Space to move around — Answer: ELBOWROOM. Hint: A comfy bit of personal space when the room gets a little packed 👋
- 23. Carne ___ — Answer: ASADA. Hint: A beloved Mexican grilled beef dish that’s perfect for tacos 🌮
- 24. "Full Metal Jacket" setting, informally — Answer: NAM. Hint: Where a lot of soldiers got deployed in Vietnam, casually 🇻🇳
- 25. ___ Jackson, longtime judge on "American Idol" — Answer: RANDY. Hint: A laid-back music judge who kept things friendly on TV 🎤
- 26. Music genre rooted in hardcore punk — Answer: EMO. Hint: Punk’s emotional, confessional cousin that leans harder on feeling than volume 🎸
Down
- 1. Hypotheticals — Answer: IFS. Hint: Consider conditions that might change the outcome! 🤔
- 2. "Well, lah-di-___" — Answer: DAH. Hint: A playful way to finish a bit of mock sophistication 😏
- 3. Fútbol shout — Answer: OLE. Hint: A lively cheer you’d hear after a flashy play on the pitch 🎉
- 4. A Bic that may be flicked or clicked — Answer: LIGHTER. Hint: A pocket-sized flame-maker that gets sparked with a flick or a click 🔥
- 5. Org. on toothpaste tubes — Answer: ADA. Hint: The group behind those cavity-fighting seal of approval vibes 😄
- 6. Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent — Answer: MOM. Hint: The word a little kid keeps calling out for help, hugs, or snacks. 👩
- 7. Tavern order — Answer: ALE. Hint: A simple pint choice at the pub 🍺
- 9. Thick chunk — Answer: SLAB. Hint: A hefty flat piece, like a stone from a wall 🪨
- 10. "You're something ___!" — Answer: ELSE. Hint: A friendly way to say someone is remarkably different from the rest 😊
- 13. Oklahoma city on the Arkansas River — Answer: TULSA. Hint: A major oil-town stop along the Arkansas River in northeastern Oklahoma 😊
- 14. City-related — Answer: URBAN. Hint: Think big, bustling, and full of buildings rather than barns 🏙️
- 15. Atmosphere layer that absorbs UV rays — Answer: OZONE. Hint: A protective sky shield that soaks up the sun’s harsh rays ☀️
- 16. Charity golf event — Answer: PROAM. Hint: Golf outing where amateurs team up with the pros for a good cause ⛳
- 17. Terror — Answer: FEAR. Hint: A gut-level reaction to a spooky movie 🎃
- 19. Water balloons, for a water balloon fight — Answer: AMMO. Hint: They’re the supplies you throw in the heat of battle 💦
- 21. Like five of the first six digits of pi — Answer: ODD. Hint: Not even a little bit, just the kind of pattern that keeps showing up in the early digits of pi 🤓
- 22. Route — Answer: WAY. Hint: A path or means of getting somewhere, often the simplest option. 🛣️
The answer to “Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MOM — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on July 28, 2026 (6-Down), 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.
“Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent” answer
MOM (3 letters)
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Why the answer is MOM
The word a little kid keeps calling out for help, hugs, or snacks. 👩
More NYT Midi answers for July 28, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Midi on July 28, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Your response (hopefully) to the question "Who knows the answer to 1-Across?" → IDO
- 4. Dalai ___ → LAMA
- 8. Undeserving object of worship → FALSEIDOL
- 11. Conchiglie + Pastime = Sleight-of-hand trick → SHELLGAME
- 12. Campfire residue → ASH
- 13. Rigatoni + Lid = Stretchy, strapless garment → TUBETOP
- 17. Pet hair → FUR
- 18. Journalist/podcaster Klein → EZRA
- 20. Macaroni + Hotel offering = Space to move around → ELBOWROOM
- 23. Carne ___ → ASADA
- 24. "Full Metal Jacket" setting, informally → NAM
- 25. ___ Jackson, longtime judge on "American Idol" → RANDY
- 26. Music genre rooted in hardcore punk → EMO
Down
- 1. Hypotheticals → IFS
- 2. "Well, lah-di-___" → DAH
- 3. Fútbol shout → OLE
- 4. A Bic that may be flicked or clicked → LIGHTER
- 5. Org. on toothpaste tubes → ADA
- 6. Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent → MOM
- 7. Tavern order → ALE
- 9. Thick chunk → SLAB
- 10. "You're something ___!" → ELSE
- 13. Oklahoma city on the Arkansas River → TULSA
- 14. City-related → URBAN
- 15. Atmosphere layer that absorbs UV rays → OZONE
- 16. Charity golf event → PROAM
- 17. Terror → FEAR
- 19. Water balloons, for a water balloon fight → AMMO
- 21. Like five of the first six digits of pi → ODD
- 22. Route → WAY
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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 “Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent”?
The answer is MOM, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent”?
3 letters: MOM.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Midi crossword on July 28, 2026, at 6-Down.
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.