Crossword clue
“Awards show figure who sounds like its second and third letters”
This clue appeared as 17-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EMCEELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Awards show figure who sounds like its second and third letters” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 8, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 8, 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 “Awards show figure who sounds like its second and third letters” clue?+
The answer is EMCEE (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 8, 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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