Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat
Crossword Answer — July 25, 2026
Think of a circular chocolate that’s a favorite in candy bowls! 🍬
NYT Midi Crossword
Saturday, July 25, 2026
By Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Members of a "Benevolent and Protective Order" — Answer: ELKS. Hint: Think of a group known for their camaraderie and charitable deeds! 🦌
- 5. Chihuahua, e.g. — Answer: DOG. Hint: This furry friend is often called man's best friend! 🐾
- 8. ___ on the job — Answer: ASLEEP. Hint: Sometimes, you might find someone dozing off while working! 💤
- 10. Org. that monitors air and water quality — Answer: EPA. Hint: This organization is key in keeping our environment clean and safe! 🌍
- 11. TWO DIGITS + TWO DIGITS = Evenly split — Answer: FIFTYFIFTY. Hint: Think of a fair division where both sides are equal! ⚖️
- 13. Singer Grande's fragrance, launched in 2015 — Answer: ARI. Hint: This pop star's name is synonymous with a famous perfume! 🌸
- 14. What spectacles rest on — Answer: NOSE. Hint: Think about where they might perch on your face! 😄
- 15. DIGIT + DIGIT = Phone call sound — Answer: RINGRING. Hint: What you hear when someone answers the phone! 📞
- 19. Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat — Answer: ROLO. Hint: Think of a circular chocolate that’s a favorite in candy bowls! 🍬
- 20. "DIG IT" + "DIG IT" = "Roger that" — Answer: COOLCOOL. Hint: When something is just right and you totally agree, you might say it's double the fun! 😎
- 24. Quaint bathtub supports — Answer: CLAWS. Hint: Think of a creature that might help keep your bath time cozy and stylish! 🛁
- 26. Boundary — Answer: EDGE. Hint: Think about the outer limit of something! 🏞️
- 27. It might be glazed or cream-filled — Answer: DONUT. Hint: Think of a sweet treat often enjoyed with coffee and often found in bakeries! 🍩
- 28. Seaweed sushi wrapper — Answer: NORI. Hint: This green ingredient is essential for your favorite sushi rolls! 🍣
- 29. List in craft kit instructions — Answer: STEPS. Hint: Think about the sequence you follow when making something special! 🛠️
- 30. ___ leches cake — Answer: TRES. Hint: This cake is a sweet treat from Latin cuisine that features three types of milk! 🍰
Down
- 1. Spritelike — Answer: ELFIN. Hint: Think of a whimsical, magical creature often found in fairy tales! 🧚♂️
- 2. Reason for a redo, in tennis — Answer: LET. Hint: It's what players call it when the serve doesn't count! 🎾
- 3. C major, e.g. — Answer: KEY. Hint: Think of something essential for opening a door to music! 🎶
- 4. No. on a beach bottle — Answer: SPF. Hint: Don't forget to protect your skin while soaking up the sun! 🌞
- 5. Clear, as a cold windshield — Answer: DEFOG. Hint: Think about how you might improve visibility on a chilly morning! ❄️
- 6. Chooses — Answer: OPTS. Hint: When faced with options, what do you do? 🤔
- 7. Marvin of Motown — Answer: GAYE. Hint: Think of a legendary crooner who really knows how to make you feel the love! 🎶
- 8. A ways away — Answer: AFAR. Hint: Think of a phrase that captures being distant or not close by! 🌍
- 9. Virtual assistant that voiced the Batcomputer in "The Lego Batman Movie" — Answer: SIRI. Hint: This digital helper is known for answering questions with a friendly tone! 🤖
- 12. Opposite of guilty — Answer: INNOCENT. Hint: Think of someone who hasn't committed any wrongdoing! 🕊️
- 16. "Don't be so childish!" — Answer: GROWUP. Hint: It's time to put away the toys and take on new responsibilities! 🌱
- 17. Fowl resting places — Answer: ROOSTS. Hint: These cozy spots are where birds unwind after a long day of flying! 🐦
- 18. Not feeling well — Answer: ILL. Hint: Sometimes you just need to rest and take it easy when you're not at your best. 🤒
- 20. Walking stick — Answer: CANE. Hint: This item can help you stay steady on your feet! 🦯
- 21. One may cause you to sniff and grimace — Answer: ODOR. Hint: It often lingers in the air, making your nose scrunch up! 👃
- 22. Shrek or Fiona — Answer: OGRE. Hint: Think of the big green characters from a beloved animated movie! 🐸
- 23. Braids of orchids, perhaps — Answer: LEIS. Hint: Think of a floral accessory you might wear around your neck in paradise! 🌺
- 24. Cassette tapes --> ___ --> MP3s — Answer: CDS. Hint: Think of the shiny discs that came after those old tapes! 🎶
- 25. Batch at an auction — Answer: LOT. Hint: Think of how items are grouped together for sale! 🏷️
The answer to “Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ROLO — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 25, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 19-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat” answer
ROLO (4 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is ROLO.
Why the answer is ROLO
Think of a circular chocolate that’s a favorite in candy bowls! 🍬
When else has “Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 25, 2026 (this puzzle) → ROLO. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the NYT Midi crossword on July 25, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Opposite of guilty → INNOCENT
- "Don't be so childish!" → GROWUP
- Fowl resting places → ROOSTS
- Not feeling well → ILL
- "DIG IT" + "DIG IT" = "Roger that" → COOLCOOL
- Walking stick → CANE
- One may cause you to sniff and grimace → ODOR
- Shrek or Fiona → OGRE
Want every clue in one place? The full New York Times Midi answer list for July 25, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live NYT Midi answers are always one tap 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 “Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat”?
The answer is ROLO, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat”?
4 letters: ROLO.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Midi crossword on July 25, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 19-Across.
Can “Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for July 25, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.