Value on a cereal box label: Abbr.
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue Value on a cereal box label: Abbr. from the New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Value on a cereal box label: Abbr. (5)
Answer
The answer to Value on a cereal box label: Abbr. is Net Weight (5 letters).
Some cells in this answer were drawn with a circle in the original puzzle — these often flag a hidden theme.
Why does Net Weight fit this clue?
This entry uses circled cells: the letters N and W at positions 1 and 4 are visually highlighted in the grid, spelling out the abbreviated form that appears on packaging. The clue 'Value on a cereal box label: Abbr.' is a direct definition pointing to NET WT, the standard abbreviation for net weight found on food packaging. Net weight refers to the weight of a product excluding its packaging, container, or wrapper. The abbreviation marker 'Abbr.' in the clue signals that the answer is a shortened form, and NET WT is the universally recognized way cereal manufacturers indicate the actual weight of cereal inside the box, as required by food labeling regulations.
What does Value on a cereal box label: Abbr. mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
value
noun
•a numerical amount or quantity
•nutritional content or worth of food
cereal
noun
•breakfast food made from processed grains
label
noun
•informational sticker or printed information on packaging
abbr
noun
•abbreviation; shortened form of a word or phrase
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 18-down in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026, by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Net Weight mean?
noun
•the weight of a product excluding its packaging or container, indicating the actual amount of contents inside
How to use Net Weight in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Net Weight.
•“The cereal box displayed 'Net Wt. 12 oz' prominently on the front panel to indicate how much product was inside.”
•“Before shipping the package, I checked that the net weight matched what was listed on the customs form.”
•“The net weight of the canned tomatoes was 14.5 ounces, not including the weight of the metal can itself.”
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The New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026 titled “Five in a Row” was published by Ian Livengood and has 33 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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