Crossword clue

“Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle?”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SECTIONAL
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle?” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for August 9, 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 “Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle?” clue?+

The answer is SECTIONAL (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of August 9, 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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