What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Cause of worry lines, some say" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cause of worry lines, some say”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

STRESS

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cause of worry lines, some say” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cause of worry lines, some say” clue?+

The answer is STRESS (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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