Crossword clue

“Establish how things are going to go”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SETTHETONE
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Jun 18, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Establish how things are going to go” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, 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 June 18, 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 “Establish how things are going to go” clue?+

The answer is SETTHETONE (10 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 18, 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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