What is the answer to "Place for a stud or a ring" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Place for a stud or a ring" is EAR (3 letters).

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Place for a stud or a ring NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 13, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Place for a stud or a ring” from the NYT Midi Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

EAR

3 letters · Down · last seen September 13, 2026

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