NYT Midi Crossword · 12-Across · 5 letters
Air-conditioning coolant NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use the five-letter trademarked refrigerant name often used generically.
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FREON is the five-letter refrigerant name associated with air conditioners. The clue uses the familiar genericized brand reference.
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The cooling-system context points to a widely recognized refrigerant name.
Answer meaning
Freon is a trademarked name commonly used for certain refrigerants formerly or currently used in cooling systems.
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12-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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