Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 19, 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 19, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/19/26. 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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4A. Have the rights to
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6A. Occupant of an extra Thanksgiving place setting, perhaps
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10A. Chicken ___ Thai (noodle dish)
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11A. Pancake syrup flavor
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12A. Hoi polloi
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14A. Seasoning on a pretzel
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15A. Travels by boat
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18A. Official political platform
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22A. Annually
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23A. "The calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing ___": Carl Sagan
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24A. Place for a seaweed wrap
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1D. Formation after the Nazca and South American plates collided
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2D. Formation after the Eurasian and Indian plates collided
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3D. Formation after the African and Eurasian plates collided
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4D. Decide (to)
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5D. Baby's cry
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7D. In a mean-spirited way
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8D. The "A" of I.P.A.
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9D. Maryland governor Moore
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13D. Become an expert in
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16D. Poppycock!
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17D. Finger-clicking sound
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18D. Opposite of neg
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19D. Insect that uses pheromones to communicate
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20D. Pioneering electronics co.
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21D. Historical period
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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