Crossword clue

“Seasonal buildups kids may jump into ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
LEAFPILES
Letters9
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels4

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The clue “Seasonal buildups kids may jump into ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, 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 October 29, 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 “Seasonal buildups kids may jump into ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters” clue?+

The answer is LEAFPILES (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 29, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.