NYT Midi Crossword Clues & Answers Today

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NYT Midi Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Coffee, slangily
  2. 5Ran, as colors in the laundry
  3. 9Spanish dessert akin to crème caramel
  4. 10Sound from a lion
  5. 11Back-stretching yoga pose by blues musician B.B.?
  6. 13Like bass, among the four major singing voices
  7. 14Native of Helsinki
  8. 15Back-stretching yoga pose by country singer Clint?
  9. 19Dalai ___
  10. 20Unwanted (yet often unavoidable) smell in a gym bag
  11. 22Where cookies cook
  12. 23Path behind a motorboat
  13. 24Thick rolls of dough
  14. 25Pre-___ student

Down

  1. 1Big Apple airport, in brief
  2. 2Muhammad who said "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was"
  3. 3Rental for movers
  4. 4Adherents of the Church of England
  5. 5Back-stretching yoga pose by soul artist James?
  6. 6Often-pierced part of 7-Down
  7. 7Wet behind the ___
  8. 8"Aw, shucks!"
  9. 12Thwack on the head
  10. 14Renowned
  11. 15Try to extinguish birthday candles
  12. 16The floor is ___ (kids' game)
  13. 17Singer Levine of Maroon 5
  14. 18Puff from a pipe
  15. 21Color of the circle on Japan's flag

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Coffee, slangily — Answer: JAVA. Hint: This programming language shares a name with your favorite morning brew! ☕
  2. 5. Ran, as colors in the laundry — Answer: BLED. Hint: When colors mix during washing, they can sometimes... 💦
  3. 9. Spanish dessert akin to crème caramel — Answer: FLAN. Hint: This smooth treat is a favorite in many Latin cultures, often served chilled! 🍮
  4. 10. Sound from a lion — Answer: ROAR. Hint: When this majestic beast expresses its presence, it's hard to miss the powerful noise! 🦁
  5. 11. Back-stretching yoga pose by blues musician B.B.? — Answer: KINGCOBRA. Hint: This pose might help you channel your inner blues while getting flexible! 🐍
  6. 13. Like bass, among the four major singing voices — Answer: LOWEST. Hint: This voice type is often associated with deep and resonant tones, perfect for grounding harmonies! 🎶
  7. 14. Native of Helsinki — Answer: FINN. Hint: This person hails from a country known for its stunning archipelagos and a love for saunas! 🇫🇮
  8. 15. Back-stretching yoga pose by country singer Clint? — Answer: BLACKCAT. Hint: Imagine a feline in the shadows, perfect for a stealthy stretch! 🐈‍⬛
  9. 19. Dalai ___ — Answer: LAMA. Hint: This spiritual leader is often associated with Tibet and wisdom. 🧘‍♂️
  10. 20. Unwanted (yet often unavoidable) smell in a gym bag — Answer: ODOR. Hint: Sometimes it happens when your workout gear gets a little too cozy! 🏋️
  11. 22. Where cookies cook — Answer: OVEN. Hint: This cozy appliance helps bring gooey treats to life! 🍪
  12. 23. Path behind a motorboat — Answer: WAKE. Hint: Think about the ripples left behind as a boat speeds across the water! 🌊
  13. 24. Thick rolls of dough — Answer: WADS. Hint: Think of how you'd grab a handful of something soft and squishy! 🍞
  14. 25. Pre-___ student — Answer: MED. Hint: Think of the path to becoming a doctor! 🩺

Down

  1. 1. Big Apple airport, in brief — Answer: JFK. Hint: This airport is a gateway to the city that never sleeps! 🗽
  2. 2. Muhammad who said "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was" — Answer: ALI. Hint: Think of a legendary boxer known for his iconic quotes and charm! 🥊
  3. 3. Rental for movers — Answer: VAN. Hint: Think about the vehicle that carries your belongings during a big move! 🚚
  4. 4. Adherents of the Church of England — Answer: ANGLICANS. Hint: Think of a group that comes from a specific branch of Christianity in England! ⛪
  5. 5. Back-stretching yoga pose by soul artist James? — Answer: BROWNCOW. Hint: Think of a smooth, rhythmic movement tied to a certain soulful musician! 🐄
  6. 6. Often-pierced part of 7-Down — Answer: LOBE. Hint: Think of a soft spot on the side of your head that often gets adorned! 🎈
  7. 7. Wet behind the ___ — Answer: EARS. Hint: Think of a common phrase that describes someone who is new to a situation! 🌧️
  8. 8. "Aw, shucks!" — Answer: DRAT. Hint: Sometimes you might say this when things don’t go your way! 😅
  9. 12. Thwack on the head — Answer: CONK. Hint: This sound can be both a playful hit and a way to knock some sense into someone! 🤕
  10. 14. Renowned — Answer: FAMED. Hint: Think of someone celebrated for their great achievements! 🌟
  11. 15. Try to extinguish birthday candles — Answer: BLOW. Hint: What's the action you take when you want to put out flames quickly? 🎂
  12. 16. The floor is ___ (kids' game) — Answer: LAVA. Hint: Watch your step in this fun game where the ground is off-limits! 🌋
  13. 17. Singer Levine of Maroon 5 — Answer: ADAM. Hint: This guy shares his name with the first man in the Bible! 🎤
  14. 18. Puff from a pipe — Answer: TOKE. Hint: It's a term often associated with a laid-back vibe! 🌿
  15. 21. Color of the circle on Japan's flag — Answer: RED. Hint: Think of the vibrant hue that symbolizes energy and passion! 🔴

Looking for today's NYT Midi Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated July 7, 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.

Today's NYT Midi answers

Today's solution appears above, split into Across and Down exactly as the puzzle numbers them. Each answer is listed separately, so if you only need one word you can reveal the clue that's blocking you and keep solving the rest. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as it's published.

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.

Midi vs. Mini vs. the full NYT Crossword

Where the Midi fits among the Times' three grids:

MiniMidiFull NYT
Grid size5×5Mid-size15×15 (21×21 Sun)
Solve timeUnder a minuteA few minutes5–40+ minutes
DifficultyGentleModerateRamps to hard
Best forA quick hitA coffee-break solveA full challenge

If the Mini leaves you wanting more but you don't have time for the whole puzzle, the Midi is the Goldilocks option.

Browse past NYT Midi answers

Every previous Midi is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions — handy for checking yesterday's grid or one you set aside. The archive updates automatically each day, so it stays complete without spoiling the current day. Stuck on a single clue in the meantime, use our crossword solver to reveal just that answer.

Browse more puzzles on the crossword solver, or use it to crack any clue from any publication.

Frequently asked questions

What are today's NYT Midi Crossword answers?

Every across and down answer for today's Midi (July 7, 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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