Crossword clue
“"___, drink and be merry"”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
EATLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"___, drink and be merry"” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 23, 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 “"___, drink and be merry"” clue?+
The answer is EAT (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 23, 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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