Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 25, 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 25, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/25/26. 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.
-
1A. Astrological sign represented by a lion
-
4A. One trying to break into a 28-Across
-
9A. Have shawarma, for example
-
10A. Like the questions in 20 Questions
-
11A. School subject that draws drawers
-
12A. Cinnamon bun feature
-
13A. Pressure cooker output
-
15A. Sliver
-
16A. Drive-___ window
-
17A. Pets who share 99% of their DNA with gray wolves
-
18A. Bump, set, ___ (volleyball sequence)
-
20A. Friends, to an Australian
-
22A. Security system depicted in this puzzle ... that may thwart a 4-Across
-
26A. Mideast title
-
27A. State confidently
-
28A. Object (hopefully) protected by a 22-Across
-
29A. You can see right through it
-
1D. Opposite of most
-
2D. What's celebrated annually on April 22
-
3D. Animal that uses tools to break open clams
-
4D. "Much appreciated!," to a texter
-
5D. Chop down
-
6D. "Would you mind ...?"
-
7D. Make mad
-
8D. Origami steps
-
14D. Stern in manner
-
17D. Gloomy
-
19D. Apiece
-
20D. "___, life had just begun / But now I've gone and thrown it all away" (lyric in Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody")
-
21D. 'Dream on!'
-
22D. Celebrated guitarist Paul
-
23D. Street crosser for short
-
24D. Serene state
-
25D. Settings for medical show dramas, in brief
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.
Comments