Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 26, 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 26, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/26/26. 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. Had some food
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4A. Home to the human-made island of Palm Jumeirah
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9A. It "picks up where nature ends," per Marc Chagall
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10A. Leaves out
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11A. Decompose
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12A. Spiritual leader in Judaism
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13A. In a petulant mood
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15A. Viva __ Vegas
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16A. Affordable beer choice, for short
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17A. Family member who might have a bed on the floor
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18A. "That's hysterical!," in text shorthand
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20A. Soothing song
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23A. State capital home to the world's busiest airport
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24A. Chain that sells TVs
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1D. Org. looking out for the 50-and-over crowd
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2D. "___ Beverly Hills" (1989 cult classic)
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3D. Caesar's famous last words
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4D. Blue tang fish in "Finding Nemo"
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5D. Actress Thurman
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6D. Book that ends "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen"
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7D. Opportunity to swing, in baseball
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8D. Egyptian goddess with a repetitive name
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14D. Social media annoyances
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17D. Backup option
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19D. ___ white (espresso drink)
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20D. Place for chemistry experiments
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21D. Air-conditioning measure, for short
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22D. Woo-hoo!
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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