Crossword clue
“Largest arteries in human bodies”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
AORTASLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Largest arteries in human bodies” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A 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 17, 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 “Largest arteries in human bodies” clue?+
The answer is AORTAS (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 17, 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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