Unexpected obstacle NYT Midi Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Unexpected obstacle” crossword clue is SNAG (4 letters). We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times Midi and Universal and USA Today crosswords, most recently on August 11, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS

SNAG: to catch on a jagged protuberance.

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Best answers for “Unexpected obstacle”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1SNAG4Unexpected obstacle
2BOON4Unexpected blessing similar clue
3POND4Duffer's obstacle similar clue
4ITEM4"Unexpected ___ in bagging area" similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York Times MidiAugust 11, 2026SNAG9 Down
UniversalJuly 18, 2026SNAG30 Down
USA TodayNovember 11, 2025SNAG44 Across

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What is the 4-letter answer to the Unexpected obstacle crossword clue?

SNAG is the 4-letter answer to the “Unexpected obstacle” crossword clue.

When was the Unexpected obstacle crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times Midi of August 11, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.

What are other possible answers to the Unexpected obstacle crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with BOON (“Unexpected blessing”), POND (“Duffer's obstacle”), ITEM (“"Unexpected ___ in bagging area"”).