NYT Midi Crossword · 4 Across
“Delay” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Midi Crossword for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 as 4 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Midi · Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 4 Across
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The other clues from the NYT Midi of Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Across
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- 21"Cut me some ___!" crossword clue5 letters
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- 25Barely passing grade crossword clue3 letters
- 26Like an overtired toddler crossword clue5 letters
- 27Currency with this symbol: ¥ crossword clue3 letters
Down
- 1Agonizes ... over a hearty winter meal? crossword clue5 letters
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- 4"What's the big ___?" crossword clue4 letters
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- 7QB-turned-football analyst Manning crossword clue3 letters
- 8Shade of embarrassment crossword clue3 letters
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- 17Conical home crossword clue5 letters
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- 22Mary ___ Retton, gymnast with back-to-back perfect 10s at the 1984 Olympics crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Delay”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with D and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Delay” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Midi Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 4 Across.
What is the answer to the “Delay” crossword clue?
The answer is DEFER (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.