Crossword clue
“Empty, boastful talk”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
HOTAIRLetters6
Starts withH
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Empty, boastful talk” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 6, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with R, 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 6, 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 “Empty, boastful talk” clue?+
The answer is HOTAIR (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 6, 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 6, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.