NYT Midi Crossword
Friday, June 19, 2026
By Paolo Pasco
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Like a kid with special talents — Answer: GIFTED
- 7. Bogey, in golf — Answer: ONEOVER
- 9. Pie crust patterns made by weaving dough — Answer: LATTICES
- 11. ___ date (estimated delivery time) — Answer: DUE
- 12. Title before Godiva or Gaga — Answer: LADY
- 13. Supreme Court justice who said "When will there be enough women on the Court? ... My answer is when there are nine," familiarly — Answer: RBG
- 14. PC monitor type — Answer: LCD
- 15. Actor Mescal — Answer: PAUL
- 17. Title for a knight — Answer: SIR. Hint: This term of respect is often given to noble warriors in stories and legends! ⚔️
- 18. 1983 Styx hit with the lyric "You're wondering who I am / Machine or mannequin?" — Answer: MRROBOTO
- 20. Military-style greetings — Answer: SALUTES
- 21. Works hard — Answer: LABORS
Down
- 1. Fort Knox bricks ... and a feature of two corners in this puzzle — Answer: GOLDBARS
- 2. Presidential ___ ball — Answer: INAUGURAL
- 3. Fancy party — Answer: FETE
- 4. Little kid — Answer: TOT
- 5. Demonic — Answer: EVIL
- 6. Metric unit equal to approximately 2.64 gallons — Answer: DECALITER
- 8. International humanitarian organization ... and a feature of the center of this puzzle — Answer: REDCROSS
- 10. Name hidden in "Daisy Dukes" — Answer: SYD
- 13. Figure measured by a tachometer, for short — Answer: RPM
- 16. Grammy winner ___ Young — Answer: LOLA
- 17. "___ speak" ("As the saying goes") — Answer: SOTO
- 19. Fella — Answer: BUB. Hint: A buddy in a very casual, old-timey way 😄
The answer to “Actor Mescal” in the New York Times Midi crossword is PAUL — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on June 19, 2026 (15-Across), 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.
“Actor Mescal” answer
PAUL (4 letters)
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Why the answer is PAUL
PAUL is the 4-letter solution that fits "Actor Mescal" in the NYT Midi crossword on June 19, 2026 (15-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
More NYT Midi answers for June 19, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Midi on June 19, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Like a kid with special talents → GIFTED
- 7. Bogey, in golf → ONEOVER
- 9. Pie crust patterns made by weaving dough → LATTICES
- 11. ___ date (estimated delivery time) → DUE
- 12. Title before Godiva or Gaga → LADY
- 13. Supreme Court justice who said "When will there be enough women on the Court? ... My answer is when there are nine," familiarly → RBG
- 14. PC monitor type → LCD
- 15. Actor Mescal → PAUL
- 17. Title for a knight → SIR
- 18. 1983 Styx hit with the lyric "You're wondering who I am / Machine or mannequin?" → MRROBOTO
- 20. Military-style greetings → SALUTES
- 21. Works hard → LABORS
Down
- 1. Fort Knox bricks ... and a feature of two corners in this puzzle → GOLDBARS
- 2. Presidential ___ ball → INAUGURAL
- 3. Fancy party → FETE
- 4. Little kid → TOT
- 5. Demonic → EVIL
- 6. Metric unit equal to approximately 2.64 gallons → DECALITER
- 8. International humanitarian organization ... and a feature of the center of this puzzle → REDCROSS
- 10. Name hidden in "Daisy Dukes" → SYD
- 13. Figure measured by a tachometer, for short → RPM
- 16. Grammy winner ___ Young → LOLA
- 17. "___ speak" ("As the saying goes") → SOTO
- 19. Fella → BUB
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Midi answer list for June 19, 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 “Actor Mescal”?
The answer is PAUL, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Actor Mescal”?
4 letters: PAUL.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Midi crossword on June 19, 2026, at 15-Across.
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.