Crossword clue

“"Tough one"”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
OOF
Letters3
Starts withO
Ends withF
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “"Tough one"” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with F.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for November 9, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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What is the answer to the “"Tough one"” clue?+

The answer is OOF (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 9, 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 9, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.