NYT Midi Crossword Answers - Aug 1
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Across
- 1. Bear whose porridge was too cold in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" — Answer: MAMA. Hint: She’s the mother bear in the fairy tale who discovers an uninvited breakfast guest. 🐻
- 5. Tofu makeup — Answer: SOY. Hint: This protein-packed curd is made from a humble legume. 🫘
- 8. Glazer of "Broad City" — Answer: ILANA. Hint: This comedian co-created the series and played the brash, unforgettable New Yorker at its center. 📺
- 10. Only state located entirely within Appalachia, according to the Appalachian Regional Commission: Abbr. — Answer: WVA. Hint: Think of the Mountain State whose borders lie wholly within the Appalachian region 🏔️
- 11. Big tourist attraction in Rome — Answer: COLOSSEUM. Hint: This ancient arena once hosted gladiatorial contests and remains a must-see landmark in Italy’s capital. 🏛️
- 13. Capital of Georgia, for short — Answer: ATL. Hint: Think of the Peach State’s bustling capital, often shortened in airport codes. 🍑
- 14. "Ten ___ or fewer" (grammatically correct grocery store sign) — Answer: ITEMS. Hint: Look for the plural noun referring to the products being counted on the checkout sign. 🛒
- 15. Genre of some mind-boggling drawings — Answer: OPART. Hint: Think of a visual-art style that tricks your eyes with patterns and illusions. 👀
- 17. Major-___ (big shot) — Answer: DOMO. Hint: Think of the playful title for a high-ranking person in charge. 🎩
- 19. Concludes — Answer: ENDS. Hint: Wraps things up at the finish line 🎯
- 22. Mouth-related — Answer: ORAL. Hint: Think of an adjective describing anything connected with the mouth. 👄
- 23. Sunburn soother — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the soothing plant-based gel often kept handy after too much time in the sun 🌿
- 24. Actress Polo of "Meet the Parents" — Answer: TERI. Hint: She played Pam Byrnes, Greg’s love interest in the comedy. 🎬
- 25. Relocate — Answer: MOVE. Hint: Change your position or home to somewhere else 🧳
- 26. "Send help!" — Answer: SOS. Hint: A brief distress call sent when urgent assistance is needed. 🚨
- 27. Director Craven — Answer: WES. Hint: This director is known for redefining the horror genre, especially with a certain slasher franchise! 🎬
Down
- 1. Flaky mineral — Answer: MICA. Hint: This shiny mineral peels into thin, flexible sheets. ✨
- 2. Tons and tons — Answer: ALOT. Hint: This means a very large quantity, far beyond just a little. 📦
- 3. *S'mores-like cookies sold seasonally — Answer: MALLOMARS. Hint: These chocolate-covered marshmallow treats make their annual appearance when the weather turns cool 🍪
- 4. "That's ___-brainer!" — Answer: ANO. Hint: This phrase describes something so obvious that thinking is hardly required 🧠
- 5. Additive that comes in small pink packets ... or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues? — Answer: SWEETNLOW. Hint: Think of a familiar tabletop sugar substitute and a phrase meaning sugary yet not high. 🍬
- 6. Egg cell — Answer: OVUM. Hint: This is the female reproductive cell released by an ovary. 🥚
- 7. Orange Thanksgiving dish — Answer: YAMS. Hint: This sweet orange side dish often gets topped with marshmallows at the holiday table 🍠
- 9. Continent that's home to three of the New Seven Wonders of the World — Answer: ASIA. Hint: Think of the vast continent that includes the Taj Mahal, Petra, and the Great Wall. 🌏
- 12. Broadcast live on the internet, say — Answer: STREAM. Hint: What you might do with a concert for viewers who aren’t there in person 📡
- 16. ___ sci (college major, in brief) — Answer: POLI. Hint: This major explores governments, elections, and how power works 🗳️
- 17. *Fruity gumdrop candy — Answer: DOTS. Hint: These colorful, chewy sweets are a classic movie-theater treat 🍬
- 18. *Treat advertised as "Milk's favorite cookie" — Answer: OREO. Hint: Think of the classic chocolate sandwich cookie that’s famously dunked in milk. 🍪
- 20. *Ice cream bar brand — Answer: DOVE. Hint: Think of a chocolate-coated frozen treat named after a gentle bird 🕊️
- 21. *Company known for its boxes of chocolates — Answer: SEES. Hint: Think of the chocolatier whose name is often printed on classic heart-shaped candy boxes. 🍫
Here are the NYT Midi Crossword answers for Saturday, August 1, 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 August 1?” 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 August 1, 2026
The full solution for the August 1 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 Saturday, August 1.
Full NYT Midi Crossword answer list for August 1, 2026
Every clue from the August 1 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 | Bear whose porridge was too cold in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" | MAMA |
| 5 | Tofu makeup | SOY |
| 8 | Glazer of "Broad City" | ILANA |
| 10 | Only state located entirely within Appalachia, according to the Appalachian Regional Commission: Abbr. | WVA |
| 11 | Big tourist attraction in Rome | COLOSSEUM |
| 13 | Capital of Georgia, for short | ATL |
| 14 | "Ten ___ or fewer" (grammatically correct grocery store sign) | ITEMS |
| 15 | Genre of some mind-boggling drawings | OPART |
| 17 | Major-___ (big shot) | DOMO |
| 19 | Concludes | ENDS |
| 22 | Mouth-related | ORAL |
| 23 | Sunburn soother | ALOE |
| 24 | Actress Polo of "Meet the Parents" | TERI |
| 25 | Relocate | MOVE |
| 26 | "Send help!" | SOS |
| 27 | Director Craven | WES |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flaky mineral | MICA |
| 2 | Tons and tons | ALOT |
| 3 | *S'mores-like cookies sold seasonally | MALLOMARS |
| 4 | "That's ___-brainer!" | ANO |
| 5 | Additive that comes in small pink packets ... or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues? | SWEETNLOW |
| 6 | Egg cell | OVUM |
| 7 | Orange Thanksgiving dish | YAMS |
| 9 | Continent that's home to three of the New Seven Wonders of the World | ASIA |
| 12 | Broadcast live on the internet, say | STREAM |
| 16 | ___ sci (college major, in brief) | POLI |
| 17 | *Fruity gumdrop candy | DOTS |
| 18 | *Treat advertised as "Milk's favorite cookie" | OREO |
| 20 | *Ice cream bar brand | DOVE |
| 21 | *Company known for its boxes of chocolates | SEES |
Hints for the August 1 puzzle
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