NYT Midi Crossword Answers - Aug 19

Frankly Speaking

By Ian Livengood

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Across

  1. 1Unit of energyJOULE
  2. 6Professional screening bags at an airportTSAAGENT
  3. 91997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiomWAGTHEDOG
  4. 11Block of rockORE
  5. 12Alter ___EGO
  6. 13Child with military parentsARMYBRAT
  7. 17BoyfriendBEAU
  8. 18Specialized URL used in digital marketingPROMOLINK
  9. 23Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent countryROME
  10. 24Pet name for a romantic partnerBABE
  11. 25Subsides, as the tideEBBS
  12. 26Minor obstacleSNAG

Down

  1. 1Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarlyJAGERBOMB
  2. 2Kind of nondairy milkOAT
  3. 3"Really? Again?!"UGH
  4. 4See 7-DownLEE
  5. 5Rear-___ (auto mishap)ENDER
  6. 6Number of fingers held up when making a peace signTWO
  7. 7With 4-Down, popular name in baked goodsSARA
  8. 8Wrap at a frat party, sayTOGA
  9. 10"What have you ___ for me?"GOT
  10. 14Some images in a social media feedMEMES
  11. 157'6" Chinese hoops star ___ MingYAO
  12. 16Some flower producersBULBS
  13. 18Opposite of post-PRE
  14. 19BurglarizeROB
  15. 20McKellen who played MagnetoIAN
  16. 21Org. with the Knicks and KingsNBA
  17. 22Beer barrelKEG

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Unit of energy — Answer: JOULE. Hint: This scientific measurement honors an English physicist. ⚡
  2. 6. Professional screening bags at an airport — Answer: TSAAGENT. Hint: This security worker checks luggage before travelers reach the gate. 🛂
  3. 9. 1997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiom — Answer: WAGTHEDOG. Hint: This film’s title suggests creating a distraction to hide a scandal. 🎬
  4. 11. Block of rock — Answer: ORE. Hint: A chunk of mineral-bearing material may be mined for valuable metals. ⛏️
  5. 12. Alter ___ — Answer: EGO. Hint: A person’s secondary identity is known by this Latin phrase. 🎭
  6. 13. Child with military parents — Answer: ARMYBRAT. Hint: This informal term describes a youngster raised in a service family. 🎖️
  7. 17. Boyfriend — Answer: BEAU. Hint: A romantic partner can be called this charming old-fashioned term. 💕
  8. 18. Specialized URL used in digital marketing — Answer: PROMOLINK. Hint: A trackable web address created specifically for a marketing campaign. 🌐
  9. 23. Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country — Answer: ROME. Hint: This Italian capital fully encircles Vatican City. 🏛️
  10. 24. Pet name for a romantic partner — Answer: BABE. Hint: A sweet, casual nickname for someone you love. 💕
  11. 25. Subsides, as the tide — Answer: EBBS. Hint: Describes water gradually moving away from shore. 🌊
  12. 26. Minor obstacle — Answer: SNAG. Hint: A small problem that briefly gets in the way. 🚧

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  1. 1. Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarly — Answer: JAGERBOMB. Hint: This energetic party shot combines herbal schnapps with an energy drink. 🥃
  2. 2. Kind of nondairy milk — Answer: OAT. Hint: A creamy milk alternative made from a common breakfast grain. 🥛
  3. 3. "Really? Again?!" — Answer: UGH. Hint: An exclamation of annoyance or exasperation. 😩
  4. 4. See 7-Down — Answer: LEE. Hint: This nautical term refers to the sheltered side away from the wind. ⛵
  5. 5. Rear-___ (auto mishap) — Answer: ENDER. Hint: Complete the phrase describing a collision involving the back of a vehicle. 🚗
  6. 6. Number of fingers held up when making a peace sign — Answer: TWO. Hint: Count the raised digits in the familiar V-shaped gesture. ✌️
  7. 7. With 4-Down, popular name in baked goods — Answer: SARA. Hint: Pair this first name with a well-known baked-goods brand. 🍰
  8. 8. Wrap at a frat party, say — Answer: TOGA. Hint: Think of the loose garment famously worn at an ancient-themed party. 🎉
  9. 10. "What have you ___ for me?" — Answer: GOT. Hint: Complete the familiar question about what someone has prepared or obtained. 🤔
  10. 14. Some images in a social media feed — Answer: MEMES. Hint: These humorous internet creations are shared widely online. 📱
  11. 15. 7'6" Chinese hoops star ___ Ming — Answer: YAO. Hint: Identify the towering former basketball center from China. 🏀
  12. 16. Some flower producers — Answer: BULBS. Hint: These underground plant parts can grow into blooming flowers. 🌷
  13. 18. Opposite of post- — Answer: PRE. Hint: This prefix indicates that something happens beforehand. ⏳
  14. 19. Burglarize — Answer: ROB. Hint: To steal from a person or place unlawfully. 🕵️
  15. 20. McKellen who played Magneto — Answer: IAN. Hint: Name the Scottish actor who portrayed the powerful X-Men villain. 🎬
  16. 21. Org. with the Knicks and Kings — Answer: NBA. Hint: This professional league features both New York teams. 🏀
  17. 22. Beer barrel — Answer: KEG. Hint: Beer often comes from this small storage barrel. 🍺

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Full NYT Midi Crossword answer list for August 19, 2026

Every clue from the August 19 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1Unit of energyJOULE
6Professional screening bags at an airportTSAAGENT
91997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiomWAGTHEDOG
11Block of rockORE
12Alter ___EGO
13Child with military parentsARMYBRAT
17BoyfriendBEAU
18Specialized URL used in digital marketingPROMOLINK
23Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent countryROME
24Pet name for a romantic partnerBABE
25Subsides, as the tideEBBS
26Minor obstacleSNAG

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarlyJAGERBOMB
2Kind of nondairy milkOAT
3"Really? Again?!"UGH
4See 7-DownLEE
5Rear-___ (auto mishap)ENDER
6Number of fingers held up when making a peace signTWO
7With 4-Down, popular name in baked goodsSARA
8Wrap at a frat party, sayTOGA
10"What have you ___ for me?"GOT
14Some images in a social media feedMEMES
157'6" Chinese hoops star ___ MingYAO
16Some flower producersBULBS
18Opposite of post-PRE
19BurglarizeROB
20McKellen who played MagnetoIAN
21Org. with the Knicks and KingsNBA
22Beer barrelKEG

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