NYT Midi Crossword Answers Today

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  1. 1TikTok and TwitchAPPS
  2. 5Associations, for shortORGS
  3. 9Word meaning bland that shares the first three letters of "bland"BLAH
  4. 10Wander aboutROAM
  5. 11Attract with baitLURE
  6. 12Furry red resident of Sesame StreetELMO
  7. 13Superlative suffixEST
  8. 14A flamingo often stands on just oneLEG
  9. 15Solid-colored items used in 29-Across (number them in order!)1234567
  10. 19Vehicle one might "catch"BUS
  11. 20"Ciao for now!"TATA
  12. 23Big brass instrumentTUBA
  13. 27One who's hero-worshipedIDOL
  14. 28Admiring from ___AFAR
  15. 29Game in which you might sink this puzzle's circled squaresPOOL
  16. 30Capital to which "all roads lead"ROME

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  1. 1In a good position (to)ABLE
  2. 2Unnamed guest on an R.S.V.P., sayPLUS1
  3. 3SequelPART2
  4. 4That ladySHE
  5. 5Mine cart contentsORE
  6. 6Go from Free Parking to Atlantic Avenue, in MonopolyROLL6
  7. 7Dramatic end to the World SeriesGAME7
  8. 8Urban air pollutionSMOG
  9. 16Golf match format for a trio3BALL
  10. 17Prince's "I Would Die ___"4U
  11. 18Top-rated, as a hotel or restaurant5STAR
  12. 20Little piece of adviceTIP
  13. 21Big fuss about nothingADO
  14. 22AlsoTOO
  15. 24Mystery in the sky, in briefUFO
  16. 25Noise made by a collisionBAM
  17. 26"___ we having fun yet?"ARE

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. TikTok and Twitch — Answer: APPS. Hint: These services live on your smartphone or tablet 📱
  2. 5. Associations, for short — Answer: ORGS. Hint: A brief label for organized groups 🤝
  3. 9. Word meaning bland that shares the first three letters of "bland" — Answer: BLAH. Hint: A casual way to describe something dull or flavorless 😐
  4. 10. Wander about — Answer: ROAM. Hint: Move around without a fixed destination 🚶
  5. 11. Attract with bait — Answer: LURE. Hint: Tempt someone or something closer with an enticing offer 🎣
  6. 12. Furry red resident of Sesame Street — Answer: ELMO. Hint: This cheerful monster loves his own name and bright red fur ❤️
  7. 13. Superlative suffix — Answer: EST. Hint: Think of how you might describe the best of the best! 🏆
  8. 14. A flamingo often stands on just one — Answer: LEG. Hint: A single support for a famously balanced bird 🦩
  9. 15. Solid-colored items used in 29-Across (number them in order!) — Answer: 1234567
  10. 19. Vehicle one might "catch" — Answer: BUS. Hint: A common ride you can wait for at a stop 🚍
  11. 20. "Ciao for now!" — Answer: TATA. Hint: A playful way to say goodbye for the moment 👋
  12. 23. Big brass instrument — Answer: TUBA. Hint: Think of the deep, booming brass instrument often heard anchoring a marching band. 🎺
  13. 27. One who's hero-worshiped — Answer: IDOL. Hint: Someone admired as an ideal or superstar 🌟
  14. 28. Admiring from ___ — Answer: AFAR. Hint: Watching appreciatively from a distance 🔭
  15. 29. Game in which you might sink this puzzle's circled squares — Answer: POOL. Hint: A cue-and-balls game where sinking targets is the goal 🎱
  16. 30. Capital to which "all roads lead" — Answer: ROME. Hint: The famous ancient destination at the center of that saying 🏛️

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  1. 1. In a good position (to) — Answer: ABLE. Hint: Ready and equipped to handle the task at hand. 👍
  2. 2. Unnamed guest on an R.S.V.P., say — Answer: PLUS1. Hint: This extra attendee is included without being individually named. 🎟️
  3. 3. Sequel — Answer: PART2. Hint: A later installment continues the story. 📖
  4. 4. That lady — Answer: SHE. Hint: Think of a word that refers to a female without using her name. 💁‍♀️
  5. 5. Mine cart contents — Answer: ORE. Hint: The cart carries valuable material dug from underground. ⛏️
  6. 6. Go from Free Parking to Atlantic Avenue, in Monopoly — Answer: ROLL6. Hint: Let the dice determine your next move across the board. 🎲
  7. 7. Dramatic end to the World Series — Answer: GAME7. Hint: The championship reaches its decisive final contest. 🏆
  8. 8. Urban air pollution — Answer: SMOG. Hint: A murky haze hangs over a busy city. 🌫️
  9. 16. Golf match format for a trio — Answer: 3BALL. Hint: Three golfers compete by using the strongest shot among them. ⛳
  10. 17. Prince's "I Would Die ___" — Answer: 4U
  11. 18. Top-rated, as a hotel or restaurant — Answer: 5STAR. Hint: A prestigious rating places it among the finest. ⭐
  12. 20. Little piece of advice — Answer: TIP. Hint: A brief helpful suggestion can point you in the right direction. 💡
  13. 21. Big fuss about nothing — Answer: ADO. Hint: It is much commotion over something trivial. 😱
  14. 22. Also — Answer: TOO. Hint: This word adds another person or thing to the thought. ➕
  15. 24. Mystery in the sky, in brief — Answer: UFO. Hint: An unidentified object is spotted overhead. 🛸
  16. 25. Noise made by a collision — Answer: BAM. Hint: A comic-book-style impact sound fits the crash. 💥
  17. 26. "___ we having fun yet?" — Answer: ARE. Hint: This helping verb completes the playful question. 😄

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Looking for today's NYT Midi Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated August 22, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The Midi sits between the quick Mini and the full New York Times crossword: bigger than a one-minute solve, smaller than the daily 15×15, and a nice middle-ground challenge. Whether you're checking a finished grid or breaking a deadlock, the full answers are below.

Full NYT Midi Crossword answer list for today

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1TikTok and TwitchAPPS
5Associations, for shortORGS
9Word meaning bland that shares the first three letters of "bland"BLAH
10Wander aboutROAM
11Attract with baitLURE
12Furry red resident of Sesame StreetELMO
13Superlative suffixEST
14A flamingo often stands on just oneLEG
15Solid-colored items used in 29-Across (number them in order!)1234567
19Vehicle one might "catch"BUS
20"Ciao for now!"TATA
23Big brass instrumentTUBA
27One who's hero-worshipedIDOL
28Admiring from ___AFAR
29Game in which you might sink this puzzle's circled squaresPOOL
30Capital to which "all roads lead"ROME

Down

#ClueAnswer
1In a good position (to)ABLE
2Unnamed guest on an R.S.V.P., sayPLUS1
3SequelPART2
4That ladySHE
5Mine cart contentsORE
6Go from Free Parking to Atlantic Avenue, in MonopolyROLL6
7Dramatic end to the World SeriesGAME7
8Urban air pollutionSMOG
16Golf match format for a trio3BALL
17Prince's "I Would Die ___"4U
18Top-rated, as a hotel or restaurant5STAR
20Little piece of adviceTIP
21Big fuss about nothingADO
22AlsoTOO
24Mystery in the sky, in briefUFO
25Noise made by a collisionBAM
26"___ we having fun yet?"ARE

Today's NYT Midi answers

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What is the NYT Midi Crossword?

The Midi is the New York Times' mid-size crossword — larger than the 5×5 Mini but smaller than the full weekday 15×15. It's designed as a step up from the Mini's one-minute solve: enough clues to give you a proper puzzle, without the time commitment of the main grid. The cluing keeps the Times' trademark polish and light wordplay, so it's a satisfying solve for anyone who finds the Mini too short but the full crossword too much for a quick break.

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DifficultyGentleModerateRamps to hard
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Frequently asked questions

What are today's NYT Midi Crossword answers?

Every across and down answer for today's Midi (August 22, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.

How is the Midi different from the Mini?

The Midi is a larger, mid-size grid — a few minutes to solve rather than under a minute — while keeping the Times' clean, playful cluing.

Where can I find past NYT Midi answers?

Every previous Midi is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.

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