Crossword clue
“"Hold on a ___!"”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SECLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withC
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Hold on a ___!"” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with C.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 13, 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 “"Hold on a ___!"” clue?+
The answer is SEC (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 13, 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 September 13, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.