Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 17, 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 17, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/17/26. 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. Easy as ___
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4A. Type of party that teenagers throw when their parents are away, stereotypically
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9A. Celtic or Caribbean
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10A. Dangerous bacteria
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11A. What X equals in Roman numerals
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12A. “Munch” kin
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13A. Opposite of transparent
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15A. Nap kin?
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18A. Mountain goats with curved horns
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20A. Pump kin?
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23A. Object that someone might fidget with during a meeting
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24A. Groom in front of the mirror
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25A. Pie ___ mode
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26A. Tennis garment portmanteau
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27A. Spice amt. in a recipe, perhaps
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1D. Regarding
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2D. Loud sounds after the light has turned green, perhaps
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3D. Type of route ... or a word after root
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4D. Lying down
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5D. Chinua who wrote "Things Fall Apart"
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6D. Slime
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7D. Tree with serrated leaves
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8D. 2026 Netflix film starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, with "The"
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14D. Holder of arrows
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16D. One living abroad, informally
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17D. TikTok-like feature on Instagram
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19D. Lose it
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20D. Kamala Harris and Al Gore: Abbr.
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21D. Vehicle for Noah
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22D. DiCaprio of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
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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