Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 29, 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 29, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/29/26. 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. Toy on a string
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5A. Honoree the second Sunday of May
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8A. J. Cole's "4 Your ___ Only"
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9A. Leave out
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11A. Park and Fifth in Manhattan: Abbr.
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12A. "Did you get that ___?" (iconic "Office Space" line)
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13A. Unit for a stand-up comedian or musician
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14A. Wise people
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15A. Boxer who said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face"
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17A. Podcast interruptions
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18A. Cunning
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20A. 1/12 of a foot
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23A. "Umm ... sure"
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27A. Work in Python or C++
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28A. What a police informant might wear
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29A. 1978 Village People anthem with a spelled-out title, as seen in this puzzle's shaded squares
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30A. Dalai ___
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1D. Ingredient that makes bread dough rise
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2D. Yiddish comment of dismay
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3D. Throws with force, in modern lingo
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4D. There are 16 in a lb.
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5D. N.Y.C. home of van Gogh's "The Starry Night"
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6D. Last letter of the Greek alphabet
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7D. Played charades, perhaps
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10D. Flip, as a coin
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14D. Sketch show with Marcello Hernández, for short
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16D. Actor/rapper ___ Jackson Jr.
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19D. Loud, distressed cry
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20D. Like some unsalted winter sidewalks
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21D. __ de plume
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22D. Atlanta-based public health org.
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24D. Maker of the Sorento, Sportage and Seltos S.U.V.s
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25D. What a person extends for a selfie
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26D. Opposite of nay
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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