“Polite, friendly stereotype from the Midwest” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MINNESOTANICE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Polite, friendly stereotype from the Midwest”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 13, 2026, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 13, 2026 grid6DTiny nation claiming over 1,700 years of self-governance9 ltrs›7DCold drinks often topped with evaporated milk12 ltrs›21DOnes who don't believe in global revolutions?12 ltrs›24DSaves for later, in a way5 ltrs›25D"Seriously!"5 ltrs›27DTeammate of Cupid in "A Visit From St. Nicholas"5 ltrs›28DMythological figure who turns men into pigs5 ltrs›29DSpiritual sustenance5 ltrs›30DSped right through the stop signal9 ltrs›31DPop up5 ltrs›32DOnes offering cheap shots?8 ltrs›33DHow the Quran is written8 ltrs›34DHonolulu thank you6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 13, 20261AOrg. with checkpoints3 ltrs›4APoke accompaniment, at times4 ltrs›8AShoe-shaping tools5 ltrs›13A"Abso-freaking-lutely!"8 ltrs›15AA red plastic one might be worn on Halloween7 ltrs›17ASkating venue8 ltrs›18A"Thumbs-down from me"7 ltrs›19ABonkers5 ltrs›
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