What is the answer to "Alternative to skim, 1% or 2%" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Alternative to skim, 1% or 2%" is WHOLE (5 letters).

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Alternative to skim, 1% or 2% NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 17, 2026 puzzle

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WHOLE

5 letters · Down · last seen May 17, 2026

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