What is the answer to "Wish (for)" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Wish (for)" is YEARN (5 letters).

Wish (for) NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 28, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

YEARN

5 letters · Down · last seen October 28, 2026

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