Crossword clue
“Empty-headed oafs, from the Yiddish”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SCHLUBSLetters7
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Empty-headed oafs, from the Yiddish” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Empty-headed oafs, from the Yiddish” clue?+
The answer is SCHLUBS (7 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of August 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
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