Crossword clue
“Clears the chalkboard”
This clue appeared as 14-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ERASESLetters6
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Clears the chalkboard” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on April 28, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 28, 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 “Clears the chalkboard” clue?+
The answer is ERASES (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of April 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for April 28, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.