Performance art form featuring "queens"

Crossword Answer — August 05, 2026

Answer

Think of a flamboyant stage tradition where performers transform through costume, makeup, and character. 🎭

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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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  1. 1Stethoscope wearers, in brief
  2. 4Paper : pencil :: ___ : stylus
  3. 8Tear
  4. 9Still in bed
  5. 11Some psychedelic experiences
  6. 13Horror or history
  7. 14Gossip, in slang
  8. 15Big name in health insurance
  9. 17Ask for too many details
  10. 19No longer following orders
  11. 222017 Lil Pump hit whose name includes a fashion brand
  12. 24Apportion
  13. 25Women's suffragist ___ B. Wells
  14. 26Start of a counting-out rhyme
  15. 27Silent assent

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  1. 1Performance art form featuring "queens"
  2. 2Grain in a poke bowl
  3. 3Water-extracting washing machine setting
  4. 4Good moral behavior
  5. 5___ ejemplo (Spanish "for example")
  6. 6Back to doing something
  7. 7Deceive
  8. 10"This is your brain on drugs," e.g., for short
  9. 12___-FIT attire (Nike sweat-wicking fabric)
  10. 16Festive drink topped with nutmeg
  11. 17Grp. with drivers, but not parkers
  12. 18Game player's guideline
  13. 20Reverse
  14. 21Old-fashioned "My word!"
  15. 23Scam

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Stethoscope wearers, in brief — Answer: DRS. Hint: Think of the medical professionals who listen to your heartbeat for a living. 🩺
  2. 4. Paper : pencil :: ___ : stylus — Answer: IPAD. Hint: Think of the sleek tablet that pairs naturally with a stylus for writing and drawing. ✍️
  3. 8. Tear — Answer: RIP. Hint: What you might do to a sheet of paper in frustration 📄
  4. 9. Still in bed — Answer: NOTUP. Hint: Describes someone who hasn’t risen for the day yet 😴
  5. 11. Some psychedelic experiences — Answer: ACIDTRIPS. Hint: These mind-bending journeys are often associated with LSD. 🌀
  6. 13. Horror or history — Answer: GENRE. Hint: Think of the broad category that can include both a scary tale and a factual account 📚
  7. 14. Gossip, in slang — Answer: TEA. Hint: This slangy term is what you spill when sharing juicy rumors ☕
  8. 15. Big name in health insurance — Answer: CIGNA. Hint: This major insurer’s name appears on many medical ID cards. 🩺
  9. 17. Ask for too many details — Answer: PRY. Hint: Probe where curiosity should probably stop 🕵️
  10. 19. No longer following orders — Answer: ROGUE. Hint: Think of someone who has gone off-script and stopped obeying authority. 🏴
  11. 22. 2017 Lil Pump hit whose name includes a fashion brand — Answer: GUCCIGANG. Hint: Think of Lil Pump’s breakout 2017 anthem built around a repeated luxury-label name. 🎵
  12. 24. Apportion — Answer: ALLOT. Hint: To distribute something among several people or groups is to do this. ⚖️
  13. 25. Women's suffragist ___ B. Wells — Answer: IDA. Hint: Think of the suffragist’s short first name, also borne by a famous Mount Ida. 🏔️
  14. 26. Start of a counting-out rhyme — Answer: EENY. Hint: Think of the playful rhyme children use to choose who’s “it” in a game 🎲
  15. 27. Silent assent — Answer: NOD. Hint: A wordless sign of agreement can speak volumes. 👍

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  1. 1. Performance art form featuring "queens" — Answer: DRAG. Hint: Think of a flamboyant stage tradition where performers transform through costume, makeup, and character. 🎭
  2. 2. Grain in a poke bowl — Answer: RICE. Hint: This fluffy staple is often the base beneath your poke toppings. 🍚
  3. 3. Water-extracting washing machine setting — Answer: SPINCYCLE. Hint: Choose this setting to whirl clothes around and fling out extra water before drying. 🌀
  4. 4. Good moral behavior — Answer: INTEGRITY. Hint: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, reflects this quality. 🌟
  5. 5. ___ ejemplo (Spanish "for example") — Answer: POR. Hint: This tiny Spanish phrase introduces an illustration or sample. 🇪🇸
  6. 6. Back to doing something — Answer: ATITAGAIN. Hint: Returning to a familiar activity after a pause? 🔁
  7. 7. Deceive — Answer: DUPE. Hint: To trick someone is to pull the wool over their eyes. 😉
  8. 10. "This is your brain on drugs," e.g., for short — Answer: PSA. Hint: It’s a brief public message meant to raise awareness about an issue 📢
  9. 12. ___-FIT attire (Nike sweat-wicking fabric) — Answer: DRI. Hint: Think of Nike’s moisture-wicking workout gear, designed to keep you comfortable during exercise. 👟
  10. 16. Festive drink topped with nutmeg — Answer: NOG. Hint: This creamy holiday favorite is often served in a punch bowl and dusted with spice. 🎄
  11. 17. Grp. with drivers, but not parkers — Answer: PGA. Hint: Think of the professional golf organization whose members use clubs, not parking spaces. 🏌️
  12. 18. Game player's guideline — Answer: RULE. Hint: It’s the simple instruction that tells a player what’s allowed and what isn’t. 🎮
  13. 20. Reverse — Answer: UNDO. Hint: Think of the command that takes back your last action. ↩️
  14. 21. Old-fashioned "My word!" — Answer: EGAD. Hint: An antique exclamation of surprise or alarm, fit for a period drama! 😮
  15. 23. Scam — Answer: CON. Hint: A dishonest trick designed to steal your money or trust. 🎭

The answer to “Performance art form featuring "queens"” in the New York Times Midi crossword is DRAG — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on August 5, 2026 (1-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.

“Performance art form featuring "queens"” answer

DRAG (4 letters)

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Why the answer is DRAG

Think of a flamboyant stage tradition where performers transform through costume, makeup, and character. 🎭

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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.

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What is the answer to “Performance art form featuring "queens"”?

The answer is DRAG, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Performance art form featuring "queens"”?

4 letters: DRAG.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Midi crossword on August 5, 2026, at 1-Down.

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