Crossword clue

“___ weaver spider, arachnid known for spinning circular webs”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ORB

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
May 28, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ weaver spider, arachnid known for spinning circular webs” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 28, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ weaver spider, arachnid known for spinning circular webs” clue?+

The answer is ORB (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of May 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

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