This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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About the answer
MIDAS as a word: (Greek mythology) A king who sought and was for a while granted the cherished but subtly dangerous magical power to turn anything he touched into gold; A very large champagne bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 30 liters, equivalent to 40 standard bottles.
MIDAS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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