Crossword clue

“Appetizer made with squid”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
CALAMARI
Letters8
Starts withC
Ends withI
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Nov 5, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Appetizer made with squid” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 5, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with I, with 4 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 5, 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 “Appetizer made with squid” clue?+

The answer is CALAMARI (8 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 5, 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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