Crossword clue

“Handheld object used to relieve stress”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
FIDGETTOY
Letters9
Starts withF
Ends withY
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Jun 26, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Handheld object used to relieve stress” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with F and ends with Y, 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 26, 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 “Handheld object used to relieve stress” clue?+

The answer is FIDGETTOY (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 26, 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 26, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.