Crossword clue
“Initial problem for a storied duckling”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
UGLINESSLetters8
Starts withU
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Initial problem for a storied duckling” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with U and ends with S, 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 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 “Initial problem for a storied duckling” clue?+
The answer is UGLINESS (8 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.