What is the answer to "___ position (curled-up pose)" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "___ position (curled-up pose)" is FETAL (5 letters).

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___ position (curled-up pose) NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 14, 2026 puzzle

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FETAL

5 letters · Down · last seen October 14, 2026

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