What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Keep one's mouth shut" from May 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Keep one's mouth shut”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CLAMUP

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
May 16, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Keep one's mouth shut” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with P.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for May 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 “Keep one's mouth shut” clue?+

The answer is CLAMUP (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of May 16, 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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