Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across

Latest answer — February 25, 2026

19 Across

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, February 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Deteriorates, as iron
  2. 6Hookup for an electric guitar
  3. 9A formal one might end "Best regards"
  4. 10July-August zodiac sign
  5. 11Full of sodium
  6. 12In one ___ and out the other
  7. 13Punk-inspired genre
  8. 14What car wheels rotate on
  9. 15Rosé receptacle
  10. 18Texter's "That's too funny"
  11. 19Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across
  12. 23Warm up, as an oven
  13. 24Ol' what's-___-face
  14. 25Cold plunge spot, perhaps

Down

  1. 1Stitch up again
  2. 2"The scientifically proven fifth taste," per Bon Appétit
  3. 3Beauty parlor
  4. 4___ for tat
  5. 5Crafty
  6. 6Whom to ask "How's the weather?" or "What time is it?"
  7. 7Lunch and dinner
  8. 8What a clay mask helps clear
  9. 14Partners on your side
  10. 16Esteemed senior
  11. 17"Well, would you look at that!"
  12. 19Speed limit fig.
  13. 20Rage
  14. 21Sound of a lightning strike
  15. 22Google Maps estimate, for short

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Deteriorates, as iron — Answer: RUSTS
  2. 6. Hookup for an electric guitar — Answer: AMP
  3. 9. A formal one might end "Best regards" — Answer: EMAIL
  4. 10. July-August zodiac sign — Answer: LEO
  5. 11. Full of sodium — Answer: SALTY
  6. 12. In one ___ and out the other — Answer: EAR
  7. 13. Punk-inspired genre — Answer: EMO
  8. 14. What car wheels rotate on — Answer: AXLE
  9. 15. Rosé receptacle — Answer: WINEGLASS
  10. 18. Texter's "That's too funny" — Answer: LOL
  11. 19. Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across — Answer: MIDSIZE
  12. 23. Warm up, as an oven — Answer: PREHEAT
  13. 24. Ol' what's-___-face — Answer: HER
  14. 25. Cold plunge spot, perhaps — Answer: SPA

Down

  1. 1. Stitch up again — Answer: RESEW
  2. 2. "The scientifically proven fifth taste," per Bon Appétit — Answer: UMAMI
  3. 3. Beauty parlor — Answer: SALON
  4. 4. ___ for tat — Answer: TIT
  5. 5. Crafty — Answer: SLY
  6. 6. Whom to ask "How's the weather?" or "What time is it?" — Answer: ALEXA
  7. 7. Lunch and dinner — Answer: MEALS
  8. 8. What a clay mask helps clear — Answer: PORES
  9. 14. Partners on your side — Answer: ALLIES
  10. 16. Esteemed senior — Answer: ELDER
  11. 17. "Well, would you look at that!" — Answer: GOSH
  12. 19. Speed limit fig. — Answer: MPH
  13. 20. Rage — Answer: IRE. Hint: A sharp burst of anger fits this old-fashioned word for fury. 😠
  14. 21. Sound of a lightning strike — Answer: ZAP
  15. 22. Google Maps estimate, for short — Answer: ETA

The answer to “Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MIDSIZE — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on February 25, 2026 at 19-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across” answer

MIDSIZE (7 letters)

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Why the answer is MIDSIZE

MIDSIZE is the 7-letter solution that fits "Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across" in the NYT Midi crossword on February 25, 2026 (19-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across” appeared?

New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

February 25, 2026 (most recent) → MIDSIZE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

More NYT Midi answers for February 25, 2026

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About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across”?

The answer is MIDSIZE, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on February 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across”?

7 letters: MIDSIZE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on February 25, 2026, at 19-Across.

Can “Neither big nor small (like the Midi!) ... or a hint to the circled letters in 1-, 6-, 11- and 14-Across” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.

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