What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "It might be sealed with a handshake" from July 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It might be sealed with a handshake”

This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DEAL

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Jul 21, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It might be sealed with a handshake” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with L.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for July 21, 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 “It might be sealed with a handshake” clue?+

The answer is DEAL (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of July 21, 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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