Crossword clue

“Contraction that sounds like a hair extension”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WEVE

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 21, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Contraction that sounds like a hair extension” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 21, 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 “Contraction that sounds like a hair extension” clue?+

The answer is WEVE (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

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