What is the answer to "Open a ___ of worms" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Open a ___ of worms" is CAN (3 letters).

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Open a ___ of worms NYT Midi Crossword Clue

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CAN

3 letters · Down · last seen June 17, 2026

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