What is the answer to ""Make love, not ___"" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue ""Make love, not ___"" is WAR (3 letters).

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"Make love, not ___" NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the April 23, 2026 puzzle

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WAR

3 letters · Down · last seen April 23, 2026

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