Crossword clue
“In bed, but not lying down”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SITTINGUPLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “In bed, but not lying down” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with 3 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 “In bed, but not lying down” clue?+
The answer is SITTINGUP (9 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?+
Open the full list of answers for June 18, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.