Crossword clue
“By ___ and bounds”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEAPSLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “By ___ and bounds” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for October 31, 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 “By ___ and bounds” clue?+
The answer is LEAPS (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of October 31, 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 October 31, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.