Crossword clue
“Crustacean with attachment issues?”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BARNACLELetters8
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Crustacean with attachment issues?” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on April 23, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for April 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Crustacean with attachment issues?” clue?+
The answer is BARNACLE (8 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of April 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
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