What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Green ogre" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Green ogre”

This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHREK

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Green ogre” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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 “Green ogre” clue?+

The answer is SHREK (5 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?+

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