"Gonna pay ya back later" note

Crossword Answer — August 06, 2026

A brief promise acknowledging a debt to be settled later 📝

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NYT Midi Crossword

Thursday, August 06, 2026

By Ian Livengood

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  1. 1Avoided an infielder's tag, maybe
  2. 5Teacher's evaluation
  3. 9Become fatigued
  4. 10Important time periods
  5. 11___ Erikson, noted 11th-century explorer
  6. 12___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer
  7. 13Function
  8. 14Nonverbal "yes"
  9. 15___ the Horrible, comics character with a horned helmet
  10. 17Altoids holder
  11. 18Popular Norwegian soccer celebration in which fans pretend to operate longships ... or a description of each shaded line in this puzzle?
  12. 24Something thrown into a fountain when making a wish
  13. 25One of six that make up a hexagon
  14. 26Step on a ladder
  15. 27What ballet dancers can balance on

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  1. 1"Gateway to the West" city: Abbr.
  2. 2"In ___ of gifts ..."
  3. 3From Kilkenny or Kildare
  4. 4Vanquishing
  5. 5Cause of adolescent rebellion, perhaps
  6. 6404 Not Found, e.g.
  7. 7Uttered
  8. 8Reprimanding sound
  9. 16___ and tonic
  10. 18Pre-streaming device, in brief
  11. 19"Gonna pay ya back later" note
  12. 20Fam, formerly
  13. 21___ de Janeiro
  14. 22Poem of lofty praise
  15. 23Director Anderson

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Avoided an infielder's tag, maybe — Answer: SLID. Hint: Reached the base safely by diving under the glove, perhaps ⚾
  2. 5. Teacher's evaluation — Answer: TEST. Hint: A classroom measure of how well you’ve learned the material 📚
  3. 9. Become fatigued — Answer: TIRE. Hint: What happens when your energy runs low? 😴
  4. 10. Important time periods — Answer: ERAS. Hint: Think of major chapters in history or life, each marking a distinct span of time. ⏳
  5. 11. ___ Erikson, noted 11th-century explorer — Answer: LEIF. Hint: This Norse explorer is often credited with reaching North America centuries before Columbus. 🧭
  6. 12. ___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer — Answer: ERIK. Hint: Think of the Viking explorer whose nickname referred to his fiery red hair 🔥
  7. 13. Function — Answer: USE. Hint: Think of the purpose something serves or the way it works in practice. ⚙️
  8. 14. Nonverbal "yes" — Answer: NOD. Hint: A small dip of the head can express agreement without saying a word. 🙂
  9. 15. ___ the Horrible, comics character with a horned helmet — Answer: HAGAR. Hint: Think of the famously messy Viking whose adventures appear in newspaper comic strips. ⚔️
  10. 17. Altoids holder — Answer: TIN. Hint: Think of the small metal container that keeps those mints fresh and crunchy. 🫙
  11. 18. Popular Norwegian soccer celebration in which fans pretend to operate longships ... or a description of each shaded line in this puzzle? — Answer: VIKINGROW. Hint: Think of a nautical team cheer that also describes the puzzle’s shaded lines 🚢
  12. 24. Something thrown into a fountain when making a wish — Answer: COIN. Hint: It’s a small bit of pocket money tossed into the water for good luck. 🪙
  13. 25. One of six that make up a hexagon — Answer: SIDE. Hint: Think of one straight boundary segment in this six-sided shape 🔷
  14. 26. Step on a ladder — Answer: RUNG. Hint: A ladder’s horizontal foothold gives you the next step up 🪜
  15. 27. What ballet dancers can balance on — Answer: TOES. Hint: These tiny points let dancers rise gracefully and stay steady. 🩰

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  1. 1. "Gateway to the West" city: Abbr. — Answer: STL. Hint: Think of the Missouri city famous for its iconic arch and a three-letter abbreviation. 🏙️
  2. 2. "In ___ of gifts ..." — Answer: LIEU. Hint: This French-derived phrase means “instead of,” as in substituting one thing for another. 🔄
  3. 3. From Kilkenny or Kildare — Answer: IRISH. Hint: This describes someone or something hailing from the Emerald Isle. 🍀
  4. 4. Vanquishing — Answer: DEFEATING. Hint: Overcoming an opponent or obstacle is the idea here 🏆
  5. 5. Cause of adolescent rebellion, perhaps — Answer: TEENANGST. Hint: A moody surge of youthful emotion that can make authority feel unbearable 😤
  6. 6. 404 Not Found, e.g. — Answer: ERROR. Hint: It’s a website’s way of saying the requested page went missing. 🕸️
  7. 7. Uttered — Answer: SAID. Hint: Spoke these words aloud, rather than merely thinking them. 🗣️
  8. 8. Reprimanding sound — Answer: TSK. Hint: Think of the tongue-click people make to show disapproval. 😒
  9. 16. ___ and tonic — Answer: GIN. Hint: This spirit is often paired with bubbles for a refreshing drink! 🍸
  10. 18. Pre-streaming device, in brief — Answer: VCR. Hint: This old-school machine played movies from tapes before digital services took over. 📼
  11. 19. "Gonna pay ya back later" note — Answer: IOU. Hint: A brief promise acknowledging a debt to be settled later 📝
  12. 20. Fam, formerly — Answer: KIN. Hint: Think of an old-fashioned word for your family or relatives 👪
  13. 21. ___ de Janeiro — Answer: RIO. Hint: This vibrant city is known for its stunning beaches and carnival festivities! 🌴
  14. 22. Poem of lofty praise — Answer: ODE. Hint: Think of a poetic tribute celebrating someone or something grand. 📜
  15. 23. Director Anderson — Answer: WES. Hint: Think of the quirky filmmaker behind The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom 🎬

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The answer to “"Gonna pay ya back later" note” in the New York Times Midi crossword is IOU — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on August 6, 2026 (19-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.

“"Gonna pay ya back later" note” answer

IOU (3 letters)

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A brief promise acknowledging a debt to be settled later 📝

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What is the answer to “"Gonna pay ya back later" note”?

The answer is IOU, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 6, 2026.

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3 letters: IOU.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Midi crossword on August 6, 2026, at 19-Down.

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