Crossword clue

“It might be metaphorically sucked out of a room”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AIR

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Aug 2, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It might be metaphorically sucked out of a room” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for August 2, 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 “It might be metaphorically sucked out of a room” clue?+

The answer is AIR (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of August 2, 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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