Has a predisposition (to)

Crossword Answer — August 02, 2026

Answer

Is naturally inclined toward something. 🧭

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NYT Midi Crossword

Sunday, August 02, 2026

By Erik Agard

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Across

  1. 1Shrek, for one
  2. 5Midwinter mugful
  3. 10Ode or haiku
  4. 11Say angrily
  5. 12Boxer's decoy punch
  6. 13Has a predisposition (to)
  7. 14The Stonewall ___ (gay bar designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000)
  8. 15Top of a company's org chart
  9. 16Person posting intentionally infuriating content online ... or an anagram of BEERGARITA
  10. 22Certain beauty pageant winner in Africa ... or an anagram of MANGO LASSI
  11. 23Adolescent ... or an anagram of GREEN TEA
  12. 24It might be metaphorically sucked out of a room
  13. 26Tasks on a list
  14. 28A pair apiece
  15. 32"Yes, monsieur"
  16. 33One-named R&B; singer with the 2024 hit "Nasty"
  17. 34Chapel Hill sch.
  18. 35Like sharp facial features
  19. 36Six-point N.F.L. scores: Abbr.

Down

  1. 1ChatGPT's company
  2. 2Alive and well
  3. 3___ Faire (jousting venue, informally)
  4. 4Ambulance worker, for short
  5. 5Winter hrs. in St. Louis
  6. 66-Down times 6-Down
  7. 7Negated
  8. 8Be bossy toward
  9. 9In addition
  10. 12Like a strong handshake
  11. 17Suffix in some language names
  12. 18Main squeeze, in 2010s slang
  13. 19___ Arbor, Mich.
  14. 20"So they tell me ..."
  15. 21Country between Ghana and Benin
  16. 24Encouraging word before "boy" or "girl"
  17. 25"Victory is mine!"
  18. 27Orders to attack, with "on"
  19. 29___ Claire, Wis.
  20. 30Language with handshapes, in brief
  21. 31"___-ching!"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Shrek, for one — Answer: OGRE. Hint: This green, grumpy fairy-tale creature is a classic example of one 🧌
  2. 5. Midwinter mugful — Answer: COCOA. Hint: A warm, chocolatey drink that makes a chilly day cozier ☕
  3. 10. Ode or haiku — Answer: POEM. Hint: Both are forms of literary verse, often shaped by rhythm, imagery, or a specific structure ✍️
  4. 11. Say angrily — Answer: SNARL. Hint: Deliver your words in a fierce, growling tone 😠
  5. 12. Boxer's decoy punch — Answer: FEINT. Hint: A fighter may use this deceptive move to make an opponent react before the real strike 🥊
  6. 13. Has a predisposition (to) — Answer: TENDS. Hint: Is naturally inclined toward something. 🧭
  7. 14. The Stonewall ___ (gay bar designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000) — Answer: INN. Hint: Think of the famous Greenwich Village site whose 1969 uprising became a turning point in LGBTQ+ rights history 🏳️‍🌈
  8. 15. Top of a company's org chart — Answer: CEO. Hint: Think of the person with the final say at the very top of the business hierarchy 👑
  9. 16. Person posting intentionally infuriating content online ... or an anagram of BEERGARITA — Answer: RAGEBAITER. Hint: Think of someone who deliberately stirs up outrage online just to provoke reactions. 😈
  10. 22. Certain beauty pageant winner in Africa ... or an anagram of MANGO LASSI — Answer: MISSANGOLA. Hint: Think of a beauty queen representing a southwestern African nation. 👑
  11. 23. Adolescent ... or an anagram of GREEN TEA — Answer: TEENAGER. Hint: Think of someone between childhood and adulthood, navigating school, friends, and growing independence. 🧑‍🎓
  12. 24. It might be metaphorically sucked out of a room — Answer: AIR. Hint: Think of the invisible stuff filling a room that a vacuum could remove. 🌀
  13. 26. Tasks on a list — Answer: TODOS. Hint: These are the items waiting to be checked off your daily list. 📝
  14. 28. A pair apiece — Answer: TWOEACH. Hint: It means each person receives a matching duo. 👥
  15. 32. "Yes, monsieur" — Answer: OUI. Hint: Give this French reply when agreeing with a gentleman. 🇫🇷
  16. 33. One-named R&B; singer with the 2024 hit "Nasty" — Answer: TINASHE. Hint: Think of the stylish solo R&B artist behind the viral 2024 dance hit “Nasty” 🎶
  17. 34. Chapel Hill sch. — Answer: UNC. Hint: North Carolina’s big public campus in Chapel Hill 😊
  18. 35. Like sharp facial features — Answer: ANGULAR. Hint: Think of features with crisp, geometric lines rather than soft, rounded curves. 📐
  19. 36. Six-point N.F.L. scores: Abbr. — Answer: TDS. Hint: Think of the football scoring plays worth six points, usually abbreviated in plural form. 🏈

Down

  1. 1. ChatGPT's company — Answer: OPENAI. Hint: Think of the artificial intelligence research lab behind this chat. 🤖
  2. 2. Alive and well — Answer: GOINGSTRONG. Hint: Doing just fine and continuing with plenty of energy 💪
  3. 3. ___ Faire (jousting venue, informally) — Answer: REN. Hint: It’s the casual short form of “Renaissance” in a medieval festival name 🏰
  4. 4. Ambulance worker, for short — Answer: EMT. Hint: This emergency responder’s title is often shortened to three letters 🚑
  5. 5. Winter hrs. in St. Louis — Answer: CST. Hint: Think of the time-zone abbreviation used in St. Louis during the colder months. 🕒
  6. 6. 6-Down times 6-Down — Answer: ONE. Hint: Think of the simplest multiplicative identity multiplied by itself. ✖️
  7. 7. Negated — Answer: CANCELEDOUT. Hint: Made ineffective by an opposing force or action. ⚖️
  8. 8. Be bossy toward — Answer: ORDERAROUND. Hint: Tell someone what to do in an overbearing way. 😤
  9. 9. In addition — Answer: ALSO. Hint: Another way to say “too” in a sentence 😄
  10. 12. Like a strong handshake — Answer: FIRM. Hint: A handshake with this quality feels steady and confident 🤝
  11. 17. Suffix in some language names — Answer: ESE. Hint: Look for the ending found in language names such as Japanese or Portuguese. 🌐
  12. 18. Main squeeze, in 2010s slang — Answer: BAE. Hint: Think of a short, affectionate term for your romantic partner in modern texting slang 💕
  13. 19. ___ Arbor, Mich. — Answer: ANN. Hint: This Michigan city pairs “Arbor” with a familiar woman’s first name. 🌳
  14. 20. "So they tell me ..." — Answer: IGATHER. Hint: A modest phrase meaning “that’s what I understand” or “I’ve heard.” 🙂
  15. 21. Country between Ghana and Benin — Answer: TOGO. Hint: Look to West Africa for this small coastal nation nestled between two neighboring countries. 🌍
  16. 24. Encouraging word before "boy" or "girl" — Answer: ATTA. Hint: A cheerful cheer that can come before either “boy” or “girl”! 🎉
  17. 25. "Victory is mine!" — Answer: IWIN. Hint: A triumphant boast celebrating your own success says it all. 🏆
  18. 27. Orders to attack, with "on" — Answer: SICS. Hint: These commands urge someone or something to go after a target, often paired with “on.” ⚔️
  19. 29. ___ Claire, Wis. — Answer: EAU. Hint: Think of the Wisconsin city named with the French word for water. 💧
  20. 30. Language with handshapes, in brief — Answer: ASL. Hint: This visual language communicates through expressive hand movements and gestures 🤟
  21. 31. "___-ching!" — Answer: CHA. Hint: This playful exclamation mimics the sound of a cash register ringing up a sale. 💰

The answer to “Has a predisposition (to)” in the New York Times Midi crossword is TENDS — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 2, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 13-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.

“Has a predisposition (to)” answer

TENDS (5 letters)

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Why the answer is TENDS

Is naturally inclined toward something. 🧭

When else has “Has a predisposition (to)” appeared?

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What is the answer to “Has a predisposition (to)”?

The answer is TENDS, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Has a predisposition (to)”?

5 letters: TENDS.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Midi crossword on August 2, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 13-Across.

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