Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 18, 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 18, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/18/26. 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. Parts of the spinal column
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10A. The "I" in the civil rights organization CHIRLA
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11A. What's "attached," in some special offers
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12A. Broadway star Salonga
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13A. Don't you worry
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17A. ___ kwon do
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18A. Part of a basketball hoop
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20A. "Instrument" hinted at by 11- and 13-Across?
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24A. "No lie! That really happened!"
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25A. Movie candy with a wintry name
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1D. Actor Diesel of the "Fast & Furious" franchise
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2D. Moody music genre
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3D. Hotel offerings: Abbr.
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4D. Mr. Mrs. or Mx.
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5D. Snowy ___ (white wading bird)
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6D. First name that might be misspelled as a body part
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7D. Dashed
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8D. Lee who directed "Brokeback Mountain"
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9D. Aliens for short
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13D. State events with fried foods and carnival games
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14D. Non-new episode
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15D. In first place
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16D. Face With ___ of Joy (emoji)
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17D. Piece of ink
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19D. Expend effort
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21D. Prefix meaning 'earth'
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22D. The Trojans of the N.C.A.A.
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23D. "Oh, give ___ rest!"
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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