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NYT Midi Crossword Clues
Across
- 1Series with the musical sketch "I Miss My Ex's Dad," for short
- 4Number of consonants in this answer
- 7Got on one's feet
- 9"That's gotta hurt!"
- 10Really eager
- 12Cries of pain
- 13"Not bad!"
- 14Prez who won a Pulitzer for "Profiles in Courage"
- 15"Get outta here!"
- 17Money-managing exec, for short
- 20Image-editing software
- 22Ducks in a ___
- 23Wing-like features of a DeLorean
- 24Bird with tube-shaped eyes
- 25When tripled, an indicator of a person typing
Down
- 1Place in the overhead bin
- 2Forget-me-___ (some flowers)
- 3Parking area
- 4Bull, in Spanish
- 5Material for a traditional puzzle box
- 6Frequently, poetically
- 7HBO rival
- 8Stuff that may hit the spot for Spot?
- 11Tik___
- 14Write quickly
- 15Broadway production
- 16Wolf's cry to the moon
- 17When doubled, a kid's onomatopoeia for a train
- 18Defensive stronghold
- 19Covert ___ (spy assignments)
- 20In favor of
- 21Yard covering
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Series with the musical sketch "I Miss My Ex's Dad," for short — Answer: SNL. Hint: This beloved late-night show has been making us laugh for decades! 😂
- 4. Number of consonants in this answer — Answer: TWO. Hint: Think about how many consonants you can count in a simple word! 🔤
- 7. Got on one's feet — Answer: STOOD. Hint: Think about what you do when you're ready to take action! 🚶
- 9. "That's gotta hurt!" — Answer: OOF. Hint: When something goes wrong, you might express your discomfort with this sound! 😣
- 10. Really eager — Answer: HOTTOTROT. Hint: Think of a phrase often used to describe someone who's ready to go quickly! 🔥
- 12. Cries of pain — Answer: OWS. Hint: When you're hurt and let out a sound, what might you be doing? 🤕
- 13. "Not bad!" — Answer: GOOD. Hint: This word is often used to describe something positive or satisfactory! 👍
- 14. Prez who won a Pulitzer for "Profiles in Courage" — Answer: JFK. Hint: This charismatic leader was known for his inspiring speeches and a famous assassination. 🇺🇸
- 15. "Get outta here!" — Answer: SHOO. Hint: When something is bothering you, sometimes you just want to tell it to leave! 🐦
- 17. Money-managing exec, for short — Answer: CFO. Hint: This top financial officer keeps an eye on the company’s budget! 💰
- 20. Image-editing software — Answer: PHOTOSHOP. Hint: This popular tool is a favorite for enhancing and manipulating images! 🖼️
- 22. Ducks in a ___ — Answer: ROW. Hint: Imagine a neat alignment of swimming birds! 🦆
- 23. Wing-like features of a DeLorean — Answer: DOORS. Hint: Think about how a DeLorean opens up, just like a bird spreads its wings! 🕊️
- 24. Bird with tube-shaped eyes — Answer: OWL. Hint: This nocturnal creature is known for its distinctive call and wise demeanor! 🦉
- 25. When tripled, an indicator of a person typing — Answer: DOT. Hint: Think about the small marks you might see on a screen when someone is sending a message! 💬
Down
- 1. Place in the overhead bin — Answer: STOW. Hint: Think about how you'd secure your luggage during a flight! 🧳
- 2. Forget-me-___ (some flowers) — Answer: NOTS. Hint: These blooms are often associated with cherished memories and love! 🌸
- 3. Parking area — Answer: LOT. Hint: Think of where you might leave your car for a while! 🚗
- 4. Bull, in Spanish — Answer: TORO. Hint: Think of a strong animal that roams the fields in many cultures! 🐂
- 5. Material for a traditional puzzle box — Answer: WOOD. Hint: Think of a sturdy natural substance used to craft many things, including furniture! 🌳
- 6. Frequently, poetically — Answer: OFT. Hint: This word is often found in classic poetry! 🌟
- 7. HBO rival — Answer: SHO. Hint: Think of a network that often features gritty dramas and thrillers! 🎥
- 8. Stuff that may hit the spot for Spot? — Answer: DOGFOOD. Hint: Think about what your furry friend might find delicious! 🐶
- 11. Tik___ — Answer: TOK. Hint: This word is often associated with a popular social media app that dances to trends! 🎶
- 14. Write quickly — Answer: JOT. Hint: Think of a brief note or a quick sketch! 📝
- 15. Broadway production — Answer: SHOW. Hint: Think of what you go to see when the lights dim and the curtain rises! 🎭
- 16. Wolf's cry to the moon — Answer: HOWL. Hint: When the night sky calls, some voices rise in song to the silver orb above! 🌕
- 17. When doubled, a kid's onomatopoeia for a train — Answer: CHOO. Hint: Think of what sound a train makes that sounds like a playful kid's echo! 🚂
- 18. Defensive stronghold — Answer: FORT. Hint: Think of a secure place to keep enemies at bay! 🏰
- 19. Covert ___ (spy assignments) — Answer: OPS. Hint: Think about missions conducted under the radar! 🕵️
- 20. In favor of — Answer: PRO. Hint: Think about what you would say when you support a cause! 👍
- 21. Yard covering — Answer: SOD. Hint: Think about what might make a lawn nice and green! 🌱
Looking for today's NYT Midi Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated July 6, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The Midi sits between the quick Mini and the full New York Times crossword: bigger than a one-minute solve, smaller than the daily 15×15, and a nice middle-ground challenge. Whether you're checking a finished grid or breaking a deadlock, the full answers are below.
Today's NYT Midi answers
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What is the NYT Midi Crossword?
The Midi is the New York Times' mid-size crossword — larger than the 5×5 Mini but smaller than the full weekday 15×15. It's designed as a step up from the Mini's one-minute solve: enough clues to give you a proper puzzle, without the time commitment of the main grid. The cluing keeps the Times' trademark polish and light wordplay, so it's a satisfying solve for anyone who finds the Mini too short but the full crossword too much for a quick break.
Midi vs. Mini vs. the full NYT Crossword
Where the Midi fits among the Times' three grids:
| Mini | Midi | Full NYT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid size | 5×5 | Mid-size | 15×15 (21×21 Sun) |
| Solve time | Under a minute | A few minutes | 5–40+ minutes |
| Difficulty | Gentle | Moderate | Ramps to hard |
| Best for | A quick hit | A coffee-break solve | A full challenge |
If the Mini leaves you wanting more but you don't have time for the whole puzzle, the Midi is the Goldilocks option.
Browse past NYT Midi answers
Every previous Midi is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions — handy for checking yesterday's grid or one you set aside. The archive updates automatically each day, so it stays complete without spoiling the current day. Stuck on a single clue in the meantime, use our crossword solver to reveal just that answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What are today's NYT Midi Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's Midi (July 6, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.
How is the Midi different from the Mini?
The Midi is a larger, mid-size grid — a few minutes to solve rather than under a minute — while keeping the Times' clean, playful cluing.
Where can I find past NYT Midi answers?
Every previous Midi is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.