NYT Midi Crossword · 26-Across · 4 letters
Platform for unloading cargo ships NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use the four-letter waterfront structure pronounced like “key.”
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Why it fits
QUAY is the four-letter harbor platform described by the clue. Its spelling is less predictable than its usual pronunciation, “key.”
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The cargo-ship context identifies a built waterfront platform rather than a floating vessel.
Answer meaning
A quay is a solid waterside platform where ships load or unload cargo and passengers.
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26-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for September 1, 2026.
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