What is the answer to "Life saver" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Life saver" is HERO (4 letters).

Life saver NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the April 22, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Life saver” from the NYT Midi Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

HERO

4 letters · Across · last seen April 22, 2026

1AEnglish class: FAILED4 5APainting class: POOR4 9AGrand Theft ___ (video game)4 10AProtect, as with a roof5 11AStumble (over)4 12ABring together5 13ACurvy alphabet letter3 14AHotel room offerings4 15ATorts class: AVERAGE4 17ASlender orchestra woodwind4 19AKinda-sorta suffix3 22ATiny blue villager from kids' TV and movies5