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

Crossword clue

“Unsatisfying excuse”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

COPOUT

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Unsatisfying excuse” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unsatisfying excuse” clue?+

The answer is COPOUT (6 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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