What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Main squeeze, in 2010s slang" from August 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Main squeeze, in 2010s slang”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

BAE

Letters3

Starts withB

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Main squeeze, in 2010s slang” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Main squeeze, in 2010s slang” clue?+

The answer is BAE (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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