Crossword clue

“Sources of creative inspiration / Swiss Army knives have many of these”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MUSES

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Nov 7, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sources of creative inspiration / Swiss Army knives have many of these” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 7, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sources of creative inspiration / Swiss Army knives have many of these” clue?+

The answer is MUSES (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

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