Crossword clue

“Presidential ___ ball”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
INAUGURAL
Letters9
Starts withI
Ends withL
Vowels5

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The clue “Presidential ___ ball” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 19, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Presidential ___ ball” clue?+

The answer is INAUGURAL (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 19, 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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