Crossword clue
“What each shaded square in this puzzle contains”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
CONSONANTLetters9
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What each shaded square in this puzzle contains” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 8, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, 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 8, 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 “What each shaded square in this puzzle contains” clue?+
The answer is CONSONANT (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 8, 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 8, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.