Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 11, 2026 will help you work your way through the mid-size grid if a clue has you stumped. The New York Times Midi Crossword sits between the Mini and the full-sized puzzle in both size and difficulty, offering a satisfying challenge without the time commitment of the daily 15×15. It’s designed for solvers who want something meatier than the Mini but still approachable enough to finish in a short session. The Midi is published daily online and has become a favorite for players looking to sharpen their skills.
NYT Midi Crossword Hints, April 11, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/11/26. You can click or tap on any clue to jump to its dedicated page for more detail, including definitions and additional guidance. If you prefer a lighter nudge, you can reveal letters one at a time to keep the puzzle challenging without giving away the full answer immediately.
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1A. Fake
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6A. Mr. ___ ("Zootopia" character who, ironically, is quite small)
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9A. Cropped up
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10A. Victor who wrote "Les Misérables"
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11A. Dachshund, cutesily [Edgar]
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13A. Camera type, for short
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14A. Actor Pascal
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15A. Formal address for a noblewoman [Salvador]
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18A. Make sore by rubbing
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20A. Like many adjectives ending in -a, in Spanish: Abbr.
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23A. Dairy option for the health-conscious [Gustav]
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26A. Word with language, shop or positivity
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27A. Light wood used in modeling projects
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28A. Makeup of a '90s music collection
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29A. Like the vibe of a comforting place to live
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1D. Lowest singing voice
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2D. Like medicine that's taken by mouth
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3D. Fancy eaters
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4D. Letters before Midway or Constitution
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5D. Locale for the Midway or the Constitution
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6D. "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" or "Dumb and Dumber"
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7D. Frankenstein's assistant, in many adaptations of "Frankenstein" (but not the original novel!)
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8D. ___ boots (popular '60s footwear)
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10D. Pay attention to
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12D. Student's measure, in brief
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16D. Questionable
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17D. Voice actress Salonga in "KPop Demon Hunters"
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18D. "Fast Money" network
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19D. Cover for a car engine
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21D. "What ___ you got?"
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22D. "Y'hear?"
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24D. "Gonna get real with u ...," in texting shorthand
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25D. Chairman in Chinese history
If you enjoy the Midi, you might also like stepping up to the full NYT Crossword, which offers a deeper challenge with its 15×15 weekday grids and the larger 21×21 Sunday puzzle. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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