Crossword clue
“Shoestring”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
LACELetters4
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shoestring” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 4, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for May 4, 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 “Shoestring” clue?+
The answer is LACE (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of May 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Midi, most recently on May 4, 2026.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 4, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.