Crossword clue

“Maze runners trying to thwart this puzzle's subject”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

GHOSTS

Letters6

Starts withG

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Nov 6, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Maze runners trying to thwart this puzzle's subject” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 6, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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.

More clues from this puzzle

1ARestaurant chain with a red pepper in its logo6 letters 7AFlew high6 letters 8ANot as good5 letters 9ASitting around not doing much4 letters 10ASurgery marks5 letters 12AEmpty, boastful talk6 letters 14AIconic maze runner hinted at in this puzzle6 letters 16ASnapple rival6 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Maze runners trying to thwart this puzzle's subject” clue?+

The answer is GHOSTS (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.