Pilfer

NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Crossword Answer

Pilfer

Hint

Think of what someone does when they take something without permission! 🕵️‍♂️

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

By Ian Livengood

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NYT Midi Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1___ Tuesday
  2. 5Memento from a movie ticket
  3. 9Taylor Swift, to Swifties, e.g.
  4. 10Hourly compensation
  5. 11Intellectual property protection ... or an apt description of 18-Down?
  6. 13What M&M;'s may do in a hot car
  7. 14Show you aren't interested on a dating app ... or an apt description of 14-Down?
  8. 19Meek
  9. 20"What ___ you even talking about?!"
  10. 21Disney character voiced by Idina Menzel
  11. 22Gold Card issuer, informally
  12. 23"Totally agree!"
  13. 24Swimming competition
  14. 25Back muscles, briefly
  15. 26Quirky

Down

  1. 1Behavioral quirk
  2. 2Kerfuffle
  3. 3Job for Al Pacino's character in "Heat" or "Serpico"
  4. 4Gold medal seekers
  5. 5Food for a pig
  6. 6Handled as a pair
  7. 7Cry of disgust
  8. 8Put chips on the table
  9. 12Part of a clarinet
  10. 14Pilfer
  11. 15"The Flintstones" character with orange hair
  12. 16"Nothing for me, thanks"
  13. 17Rescued, as one's teammates in Capture the Flag
  14. 18Contents of an article
  15. 22"___, amas, amat ..." (Latin 101 conjugation)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. ___ Tuesday — Answer: TACO. Hint: It's a tasty day to indulge in a crunchy or soft treat! 🌮
  2. 5. Memento from a movie ticket — Answer: STUB. Hint: Don't throw away that little piece of paper; it's a memory of your cinematic adventure! 🎬
  3. 9. Taylor Swift, to Swifties, e.g. — Answer: IDOL. Hint: Think of someone who inspires fervent admiration and loyalty! 🌟
  4. 10. Hourly compensation — Answer: WAGE. Hint: Think of what you earn for your time on the job! 💵
  5. 11. Intellectual property protection ... or an apt description of 18-Down? — Answer: COPYRIGHT. Hint: This term also protects your creative genius! 📚
  6. 13. What M&M;'s may do in a hot car — Answer: MELT. Hint: Watch out for those sweet treats on a sunny day! 🍫
  7. 14. Show you aren't interested on a dating app ... or an apt description of 14-Down? — Answer: SWIPELEFT. Hint: Sometimes it's best to keep things moving to find the right match! 💔
  8. 19. Meek — Answer: TIMID. Hint: Think of someone who is more likely to avoid the spotlight than seek it. 🤫
  9. 20. "What ___ you even talking about?!" — Answer: ARE. Hint: Sometimes you just need to check in with a friend to clarify things! 🤔
  10. 21. Disney character voiced by Idina Menzel — Answer: ELSA. Hint: This frosty queen learned to let it go! ❄️
  11. 22. Gold Card issuer, informally — Answer: AMEX. Hint: Think of a company that's synonymous with premium travel perks! ✈️
  12. 23. "Totally agree!" — Answer: AMEN. Hint: When you want to express strong affirmation, this word is often used in prayers or gatherings. 🙏
  13. 24. Swimming competition — Answer: MEET. Hint: It's where athletes come together for some splashy showdowns! 🏊‍♂️
  14. 25. Back muscles, briefly — Answer: LATS. Hint: These muscles help you pull and are often targeted in strength training! 💪
  15. 26. Quirky — Answer: ODD. Hint: Think of something that stands out or is a bit different from the norm! 😄

Down

  1. 1. Behavioral quirk — Answer: TIC. Hint: It's a small habit or movement that you might not even notice! 😊
  2. 2. Kerfuffle — Answer: ADO. Hint: When things get a bit chaotic, you might say there's some of this going on! 😄
  3. 3. Job for Al Pacino's character in "Heat" or "Serpico" — Answer: COP. Hint: This profession often involves fighting crime and upholding the law! 🚔
  4. 4. Gold medal seekers — Answer: OLYMPIANS. Hint: These athletes strive for glory on the world stage! 🥇
  5. 5. Food for a pig — Answer: SWILL. Hint: Think of a sloshy mix that might make a piggy happy! 🐖
  6. 6. Handled as a pair — Answer: TAGTEAMED. Hint: Think of two people working together to tackle a challenge! 🤝
  7. 7. Cry of disgust — Answer: UGH. Hint: When something gross happens, this is often what you might say! 🤢
  8. 8. Put chips on the table — Answer: BET. Hint: It's a risk you take when playing games of chance! 🎲
  9. 12. Part of a clarinet — Answer: REED. Hint: This essential piece helps produce sound in woodwind instruments! 🎶
  10. 14. Pilfer — Answer: STEAL. Hint: Think of what someone does when they take something without permission! 🕵️‍♂️
  11. 15. "The Flintstones" character with orange hair — Answer: WILMA. Hint: She's the stylish matriarch of a prehistoric family! 🦖
  12. 16. "Nothing for me, thanks" — Answer: IMSET. Hint: When you politely decline an offer, you might say this! 🙅‍♂️
  13. 17. Rescued, as one's teammates in Capture the Flag — Answer: FREED. Hint: Think about how you'd feel if your friends were saved from the enemy's grasp! 🏴‍☠️
  14. 18. Contents of an article — Answer: TEXT. Hint: What you read in a magazine or paper! 📰
  15. 22. "___, amas, amat ..." (Latin 101 conjugation) — Answer: AMO. Hint: This is the Latin love for 'I love'! ❤️

The answer to “Pilfer” in the New York Times Midi crossword is STEAL — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Midi on July 14, 2026 (14-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.

“Pilfer” answer

STEAL (5 letters)

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Why the answer is STEAL

Think of what someone does when they take something without permission! 🕵️‍♂️

More NYT Midi answers for July 14, 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 “Pilfer”?

The answer is STEAL, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pilfer”?

5 letters: STEAL.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Midi crossword on July 14, 2026, at 14-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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