This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ S
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MIDGES as a word: Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the fami...; (fishing) Any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge.
MIDGES 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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