This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ U
Show the answer
About the answer
MILIEU as a word: (specifically) A social environment or setting; An environment or setting; a medium; environs.
MILIEU has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Smack, as flies (13 Down)
- Gave false hopes (18 Down)
- Coming in handy (19 Down)
- Nuts whose shells look like they have little berets (22 Down)
- When Hamilton and Burr had their duel (24 Down)
- Manufactured in America (26 Down)
- What gossipers and tall buildings are full of (27 Down)
- Desires (30 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers