Crossword clue
“Unseats, as a champion”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
DETHRONESLetters9
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Unseats, as a champion” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 9, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with D and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for June 9, 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 “Unseats, as a champion” clue?+
The answer is DETHRONES (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 9, 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 9, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.