NYT Midi Crossword · 1-Across · 4 letters
Gently throw NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 29, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a four-letter verb for sending something through the air lightly.
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Why it fits
TOSS directly answers the base-form verb clue “Gently throw.” The adverb distinguishes a light toss from a forceful hurl.
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The base-form verb and manner adverb require another base-form verb with a light-motion sense.
Answer meaning
To toss is to throw something lightly, casually, or with a gentle motion.
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1-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for August 29, 2026.
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