Crossword clue
“Shapes, as clay”
This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MOLDSLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shapes, as clay” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 14, 2026 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for June 14, 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 “Shapes, as clay” clue?+
The answer is MOLDS (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 14, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.