What is the answer to "Crosses one's fingers" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Crosses one's fingers" is HOPES (5 letters).

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Crosses one's fingers NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 16, 2026 puzzle

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HOPES

5 letters · Across · last seen October 16, 2026

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