Crossword clue
“Take over, as an evil spirit might”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
POSSESSLetters7
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Take over, as an evil spirit might” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for June 29, 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 “Take over, as an evil spirit might” clue?+
The answer is POSSESS (7 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 29, 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 29, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.