NYT Midi Crossword · 5-Across · 4 letters
High-maintenance headliner NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026
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Use a four-letter term for a celebrated, demanding performer.
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How the trick resolves
DIVA joins both halves of the clue: a diva may be a star attraction and may also be described as high-maintenance.
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The clue combines celebrity status with a familiar personality stereotype.
The answer in plain English
A diva can mean a celebrated performer, especially one stereotyped as demanding or temperamental.
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5-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.
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