NYT Midi Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 9

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NYT Midi Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Write-___ (some tax breaks)
  2. 5Perched on
  3. 9Golf obstacles around a green
  4. 11Very, very serious
  5. 12Literary/film character with a :high_voltage: on his forehead
  6. 14Excellent TV reception?
  7. 15"Raiders of the Lost ___"
  8. 16Restaurant booking, casually
  9. 17Protein-rich cat food ingredient
  10. 19Beverage with a :high_voltage: in its logo
  11. 23Kick one's feet up
  12. 26Stash (away)
  13. 27Old flames
  14. 28Magazine whose name means "she" in French
  15. 29Rock band with a :high_voltage: in its logo
  16. 30D.C. baseball team, informally
  17. 31Parent company of Instagram
  18. 32'Tude
  19. 33Low-quality A.I.-created content, colloquially
  20. 34Symbol in this puzzle

Down

  1. 1This, that and the ___
  2. 2One of 10 divisions in bowling
  3. 3Crop-growing areas
  4. 4Agile
  5. 5Class with painting and printing
  6. 6"Toodle-oo!"
  7. 7Finished
  8. 8Employee benefit
  9. 10Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading"
  10. 11"Heaven forbid!"
  11. 13Grumpy look
  12. 18Weapons stockpile
  13. 19Car item unscrewed at the pump
  14. 20"Finally!"
  15. 21Meatheads
  16. 22Lambs' mothers
  17. 23500-sheet stacks
  18. 24Google Sheets alternative
  19. 25Resulted in
  20. 32"___ you're saying there's a chance?"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Write-___ (some tax breaks) — Answer: OFFS. Hint: Reducing your tax burden can feel like a nice little gift! 🎁
  2. 5. Perched on — Answer: ATOP. Hint: Think of a cozy spot right above something else! 🕊️
  3. 9. Golf obstacles around a green — Answer: TRAPS. Hint: Watch out for those sandy hazards that can catch your ball! ⛳
  4. 11. Very, very serious — Answer: GRAVE. Hint: When the situation is dire, it can feel quite somber. ⚰️
  5. 12. Literary/film character with a :high_voltage: on his forehead — Answer: HARRYPOTTER. Hint: This wizard is known for his magical adventures and a distinctive lightning-shaped scar! ⚡
  6. 14. Excellent TV reception? — Answer: EMMYNOD. Hint: This award is a signal of top-notch television success! 📺
  7. 15. "Raiders of the Lost ___" — Answer: ARK. Hint: Think of a hidden treasure sought after by an adventurous archaeologist! 🏺
  8. 16. Restaurant booking, casually — Answer: RES. Hint: When you're looking for a spot to dine, this shorthand may come in handy! 🍽️
  9. 17. Protein-rich cat food ingredient — Answer: TUNA. Hint: This fish is a favorite among felines and a staple in many sushi dishes! 🐟
  10. 19. Beverage with a :high_voltage: in its logo — Answer: GATORADE. Hint: This thirst-quenching drink is a favorite among athletes! ⚡
  11. 23. Kick one's feet up — Answer: RELAX. Hint: It's time to take a break and unwind! 🛋️
  12. 26. Stash (away) — Answer: STOW. Hint: Think of where you might tuck something out of sight! 🧳
  13. 27. Old flames — Answer: EXES. Hint: Think about past relationships that no longer spark! 🔥
  14. 28. Magazine whose name means "she" in French — Answer: ELLE. Hint: This fashion-forward publication shares its name with the French word for 'she'! 💁‍♀️
  15. 29. Rock band with a :high_voltage: in its logo — Answer: ACDC. Hint: This electrifying band is known for their powerful riffs and high-energy shows! ⚡
  16. 30. D.C. baseball team, informally — Answer: NATS. Hint: This team shares its name with a tiny insect and is known for its catchy abbreviation! 🐜
  17. 31. Parent company of Instagram — Answer: META. Hint: This tech giant also owns Facebook and WhatsApp! 📱
  18. 32. 'Tude — Answer: SASS. Hint: Think of a playful attitude that can be a bit cheeky! 😏
  19. 33. Low-quality A.I.-created content, colloquially — Answer: SLOP. Hint: When the results just don’t meet your standards, you might call it this! 🥴
  20. 34. Symbol in this puzzle — Answer: BOLT. Hint: Think of something that keeps things secure and is often associated with strength! 🔒

Down

  1. 1. This, that and the ___ — Answer: OTHER. Hint: Think about what comes after 'this' and 'that' in sentences! 🔍
  2. 2. One of 10 divisions in bowling — Answer: FRAME. Hint: Think of the structure that holds the pins in each round of a bowling game! 🎳
  3. 3. Crop-growing areas — Answer: FARMS. Hint: Think of where fresh produce and livestock come from! 🌾
  4. 4. Agile — Answer: SPRY. Hint: Think of someone who's quick on their feet and lively! 🏃‍♂️
  5. 5. Class with painting and printing — Answer: ART. Hint: This subject might unleash your inner Picasso! 🎨
  6. 6. "Toodle-oo!" — Answer: TATA. Hint: It's a casual farewell often used in British English! 👋
  7. 7. Finished — Answer: OVER. Hint: When something comes to an end, it often goes beyond! 🎉
  8. 8. Employee benefit — Answer: PERK. Hint: Think of those extra goodies that make a job sweeter! 🍭
  9. 10. Set of linguistic rules violated by the phrase "books likes she reading" — Answer: SYNTAX. Hint: Think about the structure behind how we form sentences! 📚
  10. 11. "Heaven forbid!" — Answer: GODNO. Hint: When you really hope something doesn't happen, this phrase might come to mind! 🙏
  11. 13. Grumpy look — Answer: POUT. Hint: When you're not happy and your lips stick out, you might be showing this expression! 😠
  12. 18. Weapons stockpile — Answer: ARSENAL. Hint: Think of a place where a team's tools for battle might be stored! 🏰
  13. 19. Car item unscrewed at the pump — Answer: GASCAP. Hint: When fueling up, don't forget to take it off first! ⛽
  14. 20. "Finally!" — Answer: ATLAST. Hint: It's the expression you use when you've been waiting forever! 🎉
  15. 21. Meatheads — Answer: DOLTS. Hint: Sometimes they might not use their heads, if you know what I mean! 🤪
  16. 22. Lambs' mothers — Answer: EWES. Hint: These gentle creatures are often found in flocks, nurturing their young. 🐑
  17. 23. 500-sheet stacks — Answer: REAMS. Hint: Think of how paper often comes packaged for easy storage! 📄
  18. 24. Google Sheets alternative — Answer: EXCEL. Hint: It's a popular spreadsheet software that shares its name with a common mathematics term! 📊
  19. 25. Resulted in — Answer: LEDTO. Hint: Think about what happens when one thing causes another to unfold. 🔄
  20. 32. "___ you're saying there's a chance?" — Answer: SO. Hint: Think of a certain optimistic phrase about possibilities! 🤞

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NYT Midi Crossword answers for July 9, 2026

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