Crossword clue

“In the thick of”

This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
AMID
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
AMID42 of 3
AMIDST61 of 3

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About this clue

The clue “In the thick of” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with D.

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What is the answer to the “In the thick of” clue?+

The answer is AMID (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 21, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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