Crossword clue
“Otherworldly creature”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALIENLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Otherworldly creature” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, 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 15, 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 “Otherworldly creature” clue?+
The answer is ALIEN (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 15, 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 15, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.