Bog down

NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Crossword Answer

Bog down

Hint

Sometimes you find yourself stuck in a muddy situation! ðŸŒŋ

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

By Ian Livengood

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NYT Midi Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Floor model
  2. 5Editorial slant
  3. 9___ Jackson, first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual event
  4. 10Against
  5. 11Shapes of many auto air fresheners
  6. 13Family member whose name may be your password
  7. 14Cubes in a cocktail
  8. 15TV show right before another TV show
  9. 18Smoldering remnant of a fire
  10. 21"I'll take that as ___"
  11. 22Rhythmic cadence of speech
  12. 23Awesome, in 1990s slang
  13. 24Preprinted word on a gift tag
  14. 25Totally ignore, with "out"
  15. 26Woolly farm animal
  16. 27Showing signs of wear and tear, in a way

Down

  1. 1Johnny of "Edward Scissorhands"
  2. 2Lake that borders Buffalo
  3. 3___ condition
  4. 4"The loneliest number" in a Three Dog Night hit
  5. 5Spanish football powerhouse, to fans
  6. 6"Please comfort me"
  7. 7Gobbled up
  8. 8Member of the fam
  9. 12Arena section
  10. 15"I can take it from here"
  11. 16Absurd
  12. 17"Read you loud and clear"
  13. 18___ on the shelf (rhyming Christmas tradition)
  14. 19Bog down
  15. 20Squander, as a big lead
  16. 23Org. that plans school bake sales

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Floor model — Answer: DEMO. Hint: Think of a preview or trial version, often showcased before the final product! 🎉
  2. 5. Editorial slant — Answer: BIAS. Hint: Think about how someone's opinion might color their perspective! 🖌ïļ
  3. 9. ___ Jackson, first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual event — Answer: ERIN. Hint: She made history on ice, capturing gold with grace! ❄ïļ
  4. 10. Against — Answer: ANTI. Hint: It's a prefix often found in words that mean opposition or contrast! ✌ïļ
  5. 11. Shapes of many auto air fresheners — Answer: PINETREES. Hint: These green symbols of nature often fill the air with a refreshing scent! ðŸŒē
  6. 13. Family member whose name may be your password — Answer: PET. Hint: Think of a furry friend who's always there for you! ðŸū
  7. 14. Cubes in a cocktail — Answer: ICE. Hint: Think about what keeps your drink cool and refreshing! 🧊
  8. 15. TV show right before another TV show — Answer: LEADIN. Hint: It's the show that sets the stage for what's next on your screen! 📚
  9. 18. Smoldering remnant of a fire — Answer: EMBER. Hint: It's the glowing piece left behind when a fire is dying down. ðŸ”Ĩ
  10. 21. "I'll take that as ___" — Answer: ANO. Hint: It's a word often used to express a playful acceptance of something! 😉
  11. 22. Rhythmic cadence of speech — Answer: LILT. Hint: Think of a charming tune that adds a musical touch to your words! ðŸŽķ
  12. 23. Awesome, in 1990s slang — Answer: PHAT. Hint: This term was all the rage in hip-hop culture, meaning something really cool! 😎
  13. 24. Preprinted word on a gift tag — Answer: FROM. Hint: Think of how you might indicate the sender on a gift! 🎁
  14. 25. Totally ignore, with "out" — Answer: TUNE. Hint: When you're not paying attention to something, you might say you've done this with it! ðŸŽķ
  15. 26. Woolly farm animal — Answer: EWE. Hint: Think of a fluffy female sheep that often grazes in pastures! 🐑
  16. 27. Showing signs of wear and tear, in a way — Answer: AGED. Hint: Like a fine wine, some things get better with time, but they also show their age! 🍷

Down

  1. 1. Johnny of "Edward Scissorhands" — Answer: DEPP. Hint: This actor is also known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow! ðŸī‍☠ïļ
  2. 2. Lake that borders Buffalo — Answer: ERIE. Hint: This lake shares its name with a popular type of cheese and is just a hop away from Buffalo! 🧀
  3. 3. ___ condition — Answer: MINT. Hint: This phrase describes something that's in perfect shape or brand new! ðŸŒą
  4. 4. "The loneliest number" in a Three Dog Night hit — Answer: ONE. Hint: Sometimes, it's better to fly solo! ðŸŽķ
  5. 5. Spanish football powerhouse, to fans — Answer: BARCA. Hint: This team is known for its iconic colors and legendary players! âš―ïļ
  6. 6. "Please comfort me" — Answer: INEEDAHUG. Hint: Sometimes, a warm embrace is all we really need! ðŸĪ—
  7. 7. Gobbled up — Answer: ATE. Hint: Think about what you do to food when you're really hungry! ðŸ―ïļ
  8. 8. Member of the fam — Answer: SIS. Hint: This person often knows all your secrets and is always by your side! ðŸ‘Đ‍👧
  9. 12. Arena section — Answer: TIER. Hint: Think of a seating arrangement in a stadium! 🎭
  10. 15. "I can take it from here" — Answer: LETME. Hint: Sometimes you need to hand over control, and this phrase steps in to help! ðŸĪ
  11. 16. Absurd — Answer: INANE. Hint: When something is utterly ridiculous and makes no sense, it's often described this way! ðŸĪŠ
  12. 17. "Read you loud and clear" — Answer: NOTED. Hint: When you acknowledge something important, you might say you've done this! 📋
  13. 18. ___ on the shelf (rhyming Christmas tradition) — Answer: ELF. Hint: Think of a little helper who keeps an eye on children during the holidays! 🎄
  14. 19. Bog down — Answer: MIRE. Hint: Sometimes you find yourself stuck in a muddy situation! ðŸŒŋ
  15. 20. Squander, as a big lead — Answer: BLOW. Hint: Don't let that advantage slip away! ðŸ’Ļ
  16. 23. Org. that plans school bake sales — Answer: PTA. Hint: They often gather parents and teachers to whip up some delicious treats! 🍰

The answer to “Bog down” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MIRE — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on July 12, 2026 (19-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.

“Bog down” answer

MIRE (4 letters)

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Why the answer is MIRE

Sometimes you find yourself stuck in a muddy situation! ðŸŒŋ

More NYT Midi answers for July 12, 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 “Bog down”?

The answer is MIRE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bog down”?

4 letters: MIRE.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Midi crossword on July 12, 2026, at 19-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.

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