Crossword clue
“BMW rival”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
AUDILetters4
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “BMW rival” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, 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 18, 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 “BMW rival” clue?+
The answer is AUDI (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 18, 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 18, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.