Crossword clue
“Like some challenging marathon terrain”
This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HILLYLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like some challenging marathon terrain” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for June 16, 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 “Like some challenging marathon terrain” clue?+
The answer is HILLY (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 16, 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 June 16, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.