Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 28, 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 28, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/28/26. 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. K-pop group with an "army" ... that also went on hiatus in 2022 for army service
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4A. Compact Volkswagen model
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9A. "Oh, now I see the big picture!"
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10A. Perfect
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11A. Female deer
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12A. Diacritical mark in "mañana" and "quinceañera"
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13A. Bit of hot goss about one's finances?
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15A. Main dish
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16A. Bit of hot goss about one's finances?
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20A. __ and carrots
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22A. Stink from a laundry basket
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23A. Author Austen
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24A. Chain of beauty supply stores
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25A. Figure (out)
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26A. Overflow (with)
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1D. Item dangling around the neck of an employee
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2D. Rosebush defense
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3D. Pieces of ovenware for baking cookies or roasting vegetables
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4D. Low-fare passenger vehicle
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5D. Deleted from an article
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6D. The T of 'TV'
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7D. Magician's "And there you have it!"
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8D. India pale ___
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14D. Clears the chalkboard
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17D. Not doing anything
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18D. Repetitive way of learning
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19D. Vehicle connecting airport terminals, perhaps
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20D. Toddlers' casual day care attire, for short
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21D. Water in French
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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