What is the answer to "First word of a formal letter, often" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "First word of a formal letter, often" is DEAR (4 letters).

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First word of a formal letter, often NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 1, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

DEAR

4 letters · Across · last seen July 1, 2026

1ARubs the wrong way4 5AA few singles at a coffee shop, perhaps3 8ASubmissive4 9ASeethe with anger4 10AVoting against4 11AMeter or liter4 12A"Compliments to the chef! The garbanzos were rad!"9 14ALiquid in a deep fryer3 15A"Compliments to the chef! The meat sauce was awesome!"9 21ABreath-taking organ?4 22ACookie often dunked in milk4 23A"Ah, gotcha"4