NYT Midi Crossword
Monday, May 18, 2026
By Adrianne Baik
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. "___ ! ... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears hit) — Answer: OOPS
- 5. Strike zone assessors — Answer: UMPS
- 9. Study for the SAT, say — Answer: PREP
- 10. Brand of party cups used in flip cup — Answer: SOLO
- 11. Stayed chill — Answer: ACTEDCOOL
- 13. Tattoo removal option — Answer: LASER
- 14. Go blond, perhaps — Answer: DYE
- 15. Flow barrier — Answer: DAM
- 17. Enjoyed an 18-Down, say — Answer: ATE
- 20. What two fingers up might symbolize — Answer: PEACE
- 24. Concept that's above criticism, metaphorically — Answer: SACREDCOW
- 26. Potential post-exercise symptom — Answer: ACHE
- 27. Not busy — Answer: IDLE
- 28. [Just like that ... it's gone!] — Answer: POOF
- 29. Makes a scene? — Answer: ACTS
Down
- 1. October birthstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: Think of the shimmering gemstone famous for its rainbow-like flashes of color. ✨
- 2. Shamu, for one — Answer: ORCA
- 3. Nonhuman family members — Answer: PETS
- 4. Go 90 in a 65, say — Answer: SPEED
- 5. L.A. school with a Cinematic Arts department — Answer: USC
- 6. Aura — Answer: MOOD
- 7. Scheme — Answer: PLOY
- 8. Part of a shoe that gets worn down — Answer: SOLE
- 12. Arrange, as a shawl — Answer: DRAPE
- 16. ___ training (P.R. work for celebrities) — Answer: MEDIA
- 17. "Right away!" — Answer: ASAP. Hint: When you need something done in no time, think of this abbreviation! ⏳
- 18. Item topped with salsa and guacamole, maybe — Answer: TACO
- 19. Audio issue on Zoom call — Answer: ECHO
- 21. "Highway to Hell" band ... or a hint to the "power couples" inside 11- and 24-Across — Answer: ACDC
- 22. N.F.L. athlete whose helmet features a horseshoe — Answer: COLT
- 23. Female sheep — Answer: EWES. Hint: This woolly creature is often found grazing in fields with her flock! 🐑
- 25. One making calls — Answer: REF
The answer to “Arrange, as a shawl” in the New York Times Midi crossword is DRAPE — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on May 18, 2026 (12-Down), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Arrange, as a shawl” answer
DRAPE (5 letters)
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Why the answer is DRAPE
DRAPE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Arrange, as a shawl" in the NYT Midi crossword on May 18, 2026 (12-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
More NYT Midi answers for May 18, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Midi on May 18, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. "___ ! ... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears hit) → OOPS
- 5. Strike zone assessors → UMPS
- 9. Study for the SAT, say → PREP
- 10. Brand of party cups used in flip cup → SOLO
- 11. Stayed chill → ACTEDCOOL
- 13. Tattoo removal option → LASER
- 14. Go blond, perhaps → DYE
- 15. Flow barrier → DAM
- 17. Enjoyed an 18-Down, say → ATE
- 20. What two fingers up might symbolize → PEACE
- 24. Concept that's above criticism, metaphorically → SACREDCOW
- 26. Potential post-exercise symptom → ACHE
- 27. Not busy → IDLE
- 28. [Just like that ... it's gone!] → POOF
- 29. Makes a scene? → ACTS
Down
- 1. October birthstone → OPAL
- 2. Shamu, for one → ORCA
- 3. Nonhuman family members → PETS
- 4. Go 90 in a 65, say → SPEED
- 5. L.A. school with a Cinematic Arts department → USC
- 6. Aura → MOOD
- 7. Scheme → PLOY
- 8. Part of a shoe that gets worn down → SOLE
- 12. Arrange, as a shawl → DRAPE
- 16. ___ training (P.R. work for celebrities) → MEDIA
- 17. "Right away!" → ASAP
- 18. Item topped with salsa and guacamole, maybe → TACO
- 19. Audio issue on Zoom call → ECHO
- 21. "Highway to Hell" band ... or a hint to the "power couples" inside 11- and 24-Across → ACDC
- 22. N.F.L. athlete whose helmet features a horseshoe → COLT
- 23. Female sheep → EWES
- 25. One making calls → REF
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Midi answer list for May 18, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live NYT Midi answers are always one click away from the today page.
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 “Arrange, as a shawl”?
The answer is DRAPE, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Arrange, as a shawl”?
5 letters: DRAPE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Midi crossword on May 18, 2026, at 12-Down.
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.