What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Places of refuge" from November 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Places of refuge”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OASES

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Nov 15, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Places of refuge” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 15, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, 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 November 15, 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 “Places of refuge” clue?+

The answer is OASES (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 15, 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 November 15, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.