NYT Midi Crossword Answers - Aug 11

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By Evan Kalish

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  1. 1Grain grown in paddiesRICE
  2. 5Features of some non-straightened hairCURLS
  3. 10Large-screen movie formatIMAX
  4. 11From Korea or Kuwait, sayASIAN
  5. 12Iconic 1942 film co-starring Humphrey Bogart ... and 25-Across in SpanishCASABLANCA
  6. 14Breakfast fare that can be folded or rolledOMELET
  7. 15Beer container with a tapKEG
  8. 16Uno + dosTRES
  9. 18Not safe, in baseballOUT
  10. 21Haul, from the YiddishSCHLEP
  11. 25Landmark in Washington, D.C. ... and 12-Across in EnglishWHITEHOUSE
  12. 27Moon-relatedLUNAR
  13. 28Totally captivatedRAPT
  14. 29Animal that can go into temporary paralysis when flipped on its backSHARK
  15. 30Musical thing a singer can "carry"TUNE

Down

  1. 1Puerto ___RICO
  2. 2Muslim prayer leaderIMAM
  3. 3"In ___ you missed it ..."CASE
  4. 4GlorifyEXALT
  5. 5Pasadena school that manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, informallyCALTECH
  6. 6Co-host of the 2026 World CupUSA
  7. 7Ice skating venueRINK
  8. 8ShoestringLACE
  9. 9Unexpected obstacleSNAG
  10. 13Go ___ (completely lose control)BERSERK
  11. 17Far from tallSHORT
  12. 18Hooting birdsOWLS
  13. 19"Nope"UHUH
  14. 20___ Weymouth, bassist for Talking HeadsTINA
  15. 22Hawaiian feastLUAU
  16. 23"Monday Night Football" channelESPN
  17. 24Comedian DavidsonPETE
  18. 26La Brea ___ PitsTAR

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Grain grown in paddies — Answer: RICE. Hint: This staple crop thrives in flooded fields and often stars in stir-fries. 🌾
  2. 5. Features of some non-straightened hair — Answer: CURLS. Hint: Think of the springy, looping shapes you might see in naturally wavy hair. 🌀
  3. 10. Large-screen movie format — Answer: IMAX. Hint: A towering cinema experience designed to make every frame feel larger than life 🎬
  4. 11. From Korea or Kuwait, say — Answer: ASIAN. Hint: Think of the continent that includes both Korea and Kuwait. 🌏
  5. 12. Iconic 1942 film co-starring Humphrey Bogart ... and 25-Across in Spanish — Answer: CASABLANCA. Hint: Think of the wartime romance set in a Moroccan city, famous for a memorable airport farewell. 🎬
  6. 14. Breakfast fare that can be folded or rolled — Answer: OMELET. Hint: Think of a fluffy egg dish often filled with cheese or vegetables and served folded over. 🍳
  7. 15. Beer container with a tap — Answer: KEG. Hint: This sturdy vessel lets you pour a cold brew straight from the source. 🍺
  8. 16. Uno + dos — Answer: TRES. Hint: In Spanish, count one and two, then name the next number 🇪🇸
  9. 18. Not safe, in baseball — Answer: OUT. Hint: A runner hears this call when the defense beats them to the base. ⚾
  10. 21. Haul, from the Yiddish — Answer: SCHLEP. Hint: Think of a Yiddish-flavored verb for lugging something along with effort. 🧳
  11. 25. Landmark in Washington, D.C. ... and 12-Across in English — Answer: WHITEHOUSE. Hint: Think of the famous Washington residence where the U.S. president lives. 🏛️
  12. 27. Moon-related — Answer: LUNAR. Hint: Think of the adjective describing anything connected to Earth’s natural satellite. 🌙
  13. 28. Totally captivated — Answer: RAPT. Hint: Completely absorbed, as you might be by a gripping story 📖
  14. 29. Animal that can go into temporary paralysis when flipped on its back — Answer: SHARK. Hint: This ocean predator may become still when turned belly-up, almost as if hypnotized. 🌊
  15. 30. Musical thing a singer can "carry" — Answer: TUNE. Hint: It’s the melody a singer keeps steady from note to note. 🎶

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  1. 1. Puerto ___ — Answer: RICO. Hint: This Caribbean destination is famous for its rich culture and beautiful beaches! 🇵🇷
  2. 2. Muslim prayer leader — Answer: IMAM. Hint: This person guides worshippers during communal prayers. 🕌
  3. 3. "In ___ you missed it ..." — Answer: CASE. Hint: This phrase points to the situation or circumstances surrounding something you overlooked. 🧩
  4. 4. Glorify — Answer: EXALT. Hint: Praise someone or something with especially enthusiastic admiration. 🙌
  5. 5. Pasadena school that manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, informally — Answer: CALTECH. Hint: Think of Pasadena’s famed science-and-engineering institute, known by a compact nickname and tied to NASA’s JPL. 🚀
  6. 6. Co-host of the 2026 World Cup — Answer: USA. Hint: Think of the North American country sharing hosting duties with Canada and Mexico. ⚽
  7. 7. Ice skating venue — Answer: RINK. Hint: It’s the chilly place where skaters glide in circles ⛸️
  8. 8. Shoestring — Answer: LACE. Hint: It’s what you thread through eyelets to keep a sneaker snug 👟
  9. 9. Unexpected obstacle — Answer: SNAG. Hint: Think of a small, surprise roadblock that slows your progress. 🧱
  10. 13. Go ___ (completely lose control) — Answer: BERSERK. Hint: This describes someone flying into an uncontrollable rage. 😡
  11. 17. Far from tall — Answer: SHORT. Hint: Think of the opposite of lofty or towering. 🪜
  12. 18. Hooting birds — Answer: OWLS. Hint: These nocturnal birds are known for their distinctive calls. 🦉
  13. 19. "Nope" — Answer: UHUH. Hint: This informal refusal is the opposite of an enthusiastic yes. 🙅
  14. 20. ___ Weymouth, bassist for Talking Heads — Answer: TINA. Hint: This Talking Heads bassist shares her first name with the singer of “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” 🎸
  15. 22. Hawaiian feast — Answer: LUAU. Hint: Think of a festive island gathering centered around food, music, and dancing. 🌺
  16. 23. "Monday Night Football" channel — Answer: ESPN. Hint: Think of the sports network where Monday night’s big game takes center stage 🏈
  17. 24. Comedian Davidson — Answer: PETE. Hint: Think of the Saturday Night Live alum who was once engaged to Ariana Grande. 😄
  18. 26. La Brea ___ Pits — Answer: TAR. Hint: Think of the sticky black substance that preserved Ice Age fossils at this famous Los Angeles site. 🦴

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Grain grown in paddiesRICE
5Features of some non-straightened hairCURLS
10Large-screen movie formatIMAX
11From Korea or Kuwait, sayASIAN
12Iconic 1942 film co-starring Humphrey Bogart ... and 25-Across in SpanishCASABLANCA
14Breakfast fare that can be folded or rolledOMELET
15Beer container with a tapKEG
16Uno + dosTRES
18Not safe, in baseballOUT
21Haul, from the YiddishSCHLEP
25Landmark in Washington, D.C. ... and 12-Across in EnglishWHITEHOUSE
27Moon-relatedLUNAR
28Totally captivatedRAPT
29Animal that can go into temporary paralysis when flipped on its backSHARK
30Musical thing a singer can "carry"TUNE

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Puerto ___RICO
2Muslim prayer leaderIMAM
3"In ___ you missed it ..."CASE
4GlorifyEXALT
5Pasadena school that manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, informallyCALTECH
6Co-host of the 2026 World CupUSA
7Ice skating venueRINK
8ShoestringLACE
9Unexpected obstacleSNAG
13Go ___ (completely lose control)BERSERK
17Far from tallSHORT
18Hooting birdsOWLS
19"Nope"UHUH
20___ Weymouth, bassist for Talking HeadsTINA
22Hawaiian feastLUAU
23"Monday Night Football" channelESPN
24Comedian DavidsonPETE
26La Brea ___ PitsTAR

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