Crossword clue
“Early inhabitants of what is now Canada”
This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
CREELetters4
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Early inhabitants of what is now Canada” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Early inhabitants of what is now Canada” clue?+
The answer is CREE (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of August 3, 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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