What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue ""___ but no cigar!"" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"___ but no cigar!"”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 20, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"___ but no cigar!"” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 20, 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 “"___ but no cigar!"” clue?+

The answer is CLOSE (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 20, 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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