Eerily familiar feeling
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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Clue
Eerily familiar feeling (6)
Answer
The answer to Eerily familiar feeling is Déjà Vu (6 letters).
Why does Déjà Vu fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Eerily familiar feeling' points to DÉJÀ VU, the psychological phenomenon of feeling like you've experienced the exact same situation before. Déjà vu is a French phrase meaning 'already seen' that describes the uncanny sensation of reliving a moment, even though you know logically that it's happening for the first time. The word 'eerily' in the clue captures the unsettling, almost supernatural quality that makes déjà vu feel so strange and memorable when it occurs.
What does Eerily familiar feeling mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
eerily
adverb
•in a strange and frightening manner
•in a mysteriously unsettling way
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 28-across in the New York Times Midi on April 1, 2026, by Alina Abidi, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Déjà Vu mean?
noun
•the strange feeling that you have experienced the present situation before, even though you know you haven't
How to use Déjà Vu in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Déjà Vu.
•“Walking into the old library, Sarah experienced an eerily familiar feeling of déjà vu, as if she had lived this exact moment before.”
•“As the meeting unfolded with the same arguments and complaints as last month, Tom couldn't shake the sense of déjà vu.”
•“The new restaurant gave me such strong déjà vu that I was convinced I had eaten there before, even though it had just opened.”
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The New York Times Midi for April 1, 2026 titled “Again and Again and Again” was published by Alina Abidi and has 38 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Eerily familiar feeling
- What is the answer to Eerily familiar feeling?
- The answer is Déjà Vu (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Eerily familiar feeling have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Déjà Vu.
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Puzzle
NYT Midi — Apr 1, 2026
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editor
Ian Livengood
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position
28 Across
answer length
6 letters