NYT Midi Crossword Answers - Jul 31
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Across
- 1. Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder — Answer: ATTIC. Hint: A cozy space tucked just under the roof, often reached the old-fashioned way. 🪜
- 6. Chem. or bio. — Answer: SCI. Hint: A pair of school subjects often grouped together in a lab-heavy combo 🧪
- 9. Jewish period of mourning — Answer: SHIVA. Hint: A seven-day time for sitting low and reflecting after a loss 🕯️
- 10. URL ending — Answer: COM. Hint: A classic web address wraps up with this little trio after the dot 🌐
- 11. Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares? — Answer: SEVENSEAS. Hint: A classic stretch of ocean where sailors roam, and a cheeky nod to the circled squares’ hidden message 🌊
- 13. Opposite of paleo- — Answer: NEO. Hint: Think of a modern twist on ancient things! 🆕
- 14. Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca — Answer: DANTE. Hint: The great Italian poet behind a famous journey through the afterlife also tells the tragic tale of Paolo and Francesca 📚
- 15. Least spicy — Answer: TAMEST. Hint: The mildest option in the bunch, with almost no kick 🌶️
- 16. California city west of Reno — Answer: CHICO. Hint: A Northern California college town with a laid-back vibe and plenty of sunshine 🌞
- 18. Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? — Answer: FOUREYES. Hint: A teasing label for a four-eyed bookworm, and a sly nod to what the shaded squares show 👓
- 21. Unit of land — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A small patch of farmland, often used to measure property size 🌾
- 22. Direction opposite WSW — Answer: ENE. Hint: It points just the other way on the compass 🌤️
- 23. ___ eagle — Answer: BALD. Hint: A majestic American bird of prey with a famously bare head 🦅
- 24. Medical professional, for short — Answer: DOC. Hint: A familiar shorthand for the person in the white coat 😷
Down
- 1. The third "A" in AAA: Abbr. — Answer: ASSN. Hint: A shorthand for an organized group, often tucked into abbreviations on forms and flyers. 🏢
- 2. "Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic) — Answer: THEE. Hint: A hymn of devotion with old-fashioned wording points upward in a very personal way 🎵
- 3. Big name in early DVRs — Answer: TIVO. Hint: A pioneer that made pausing live TV feel futuristic 📺
- 4. "___ seen better days" — Answer: IVE. Hint: A worn-out phrase for something that’s past its prime 🙂
- 5. "Sex and the City" author Bushnell — Answer: CANDACE. Hint: The writer behind that iconic Manhattan tale shares a first name with a sweet, old-fashioned glow 🌟
- 6. Part of an improv set — Answer: SCENE. Hint: A quick little moment onstage in an improv show 🎭
- 7. Layers of paint — Answer: COATS. Hint: Think of the things you’d put on a wall one after another for coverage 🎨
- 8. "All ready here" — Answer: IMSET. Hint: Prepped and in position, like a team waiting for the whistle. 🏁
- 12. Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds — Answer: SAMOYED. Hint: A fluffy Arctic helper with a talent for both herding and hauling ❄️
- 15. In need of a nap — Answer: TIRED. Hint: Feeling like a couch could solve everything right now 😴
- 16. ___-Cola — Answer: COCA. Hint: Classic soda brand prefix that pairs with “Cola” 🍹
- 17. Throw with force — Answer: HURL. Hint: Toss it like you mean it, not gently at all 💥
- 18. "Absolutely gorge!" — Answer: FAB. Hint: A slangy way to say something is terrific and stylishly top-notch 😎
- 19. Ambient musician Brian — Answer: ENO. Hint: Think of a pioneer in electronic music with a penchant for atmosphere! 🎶
- 20. Brief bit of time — Answer: SEC. Hint: A tiny slice of the clock, like the smallest tick-tock you notice ⏱️
Here are the NYT Midi Crossword answers for Friday, July 31, 2026 — every solution for that day's mid-size puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 31?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live NYT Midi Crossword answers page.
NYT Midi Crossword answers for July 31, 2026
The full solution for the July 31 NYT Midi is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Friday, July 31.
Full NYT Midi Crossword answer list for July 31, 2026
Every clue from the July 31 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder | ATTIC |
| 6 | Chem. or bio. | SCI |
| 9 | Jewish period of mourning | SHIVA |
| 10 | URL ending | COM |
| 11 | Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares? | SEVENSEAS |
| 13 | Opposite of paleo- | NEO |
| 14 | Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca | DANTE |
| 15 | Least spicy | TAMEST |
| 16 | California city west of Reno | CHICO |
| 18 | Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? | FOUREYES |
| 21 | Unit of land | ACRE |
| 22 | Direction opposite WSW | ENE |
| 23 | ___ eagle | BALD |
| 24 | Medical professional, for short | DOC |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The third "A" in AAA: Abbr. | ASSN |
| 2 | "Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic) | THEE |
| 3 | Big name in early DVRs | TIVO |
| 4 | "___ seen better days" | IVE |
| 5 | "Sex and the City" author Bushnell | CANDACE |
| 6 | Part of an improv set | SCENE |
| 7 | Layers of paint | COATS |
| 8 | "All ready here" | IMSET |
| 12 | Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds | SAMOYED |
| 15 | In need of a nap | TIRED |
| 16 | ___-Cola | COCA |
| 17 | Throw with force | HURL |
| 18 | "Absolutely gorge!" | FAB |
| 19 | Ambient musician Brian | ENO |
| 20 | Brief bit of time | SEC |
Hints for the July 31 puzzle
Not ready for the full answer? Here are lighter, spoiler-free nudges for that day's grid, above the solutions. The July 31 Midi is the mid-size New York Times grid — bigger than the one-minute Mini, smaller than the full weekday crossword — so it sat somewhere between a quick hit and a proper sit-down solve that Friday. It keeps the Times' clean, playful cluing, so the answers below read like a lighter version of the main puzzle rather than a Saturday-level challenge. Use the hints for the trickiest clues, then reveal the answers above only if you need them.
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