Crossword clue

“Sleep ___ (breathing issue)”

This clue appeared as 20-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
APNEA
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Sleep ___ (breathing issue)” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 14, 2026 as 20-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 November 14, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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What is the answer to the “Sleep ___ (breathing issue)” clue?+

The answer is APNEA (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 14, 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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