Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 3, 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 3, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/3/26. 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. "___ o' the morning!"
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4A. Like one's voice when stuffed up, maybe
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9A. "Straight Outta Compton" rap group
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10A. Sheep-related
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11A. Airs on the small screen
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13A. Big West Coast newspaper: Abbr.
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14A. Backpacker's tool ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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18A. Light bulb unit
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19A. Annoy
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21A. 101 course, often
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23A. Polly Pocket or Super Soaker
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24A. Tidy up with a broom
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25A. Application
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26A. "Look, ___ the deal ..."
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27A. Higher ed degree
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1D. Explosive inits.
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2D. Be in debt
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3D. Buddy
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4D. "I'm dead serious!," informally
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5D. Image in an online profile
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6D. Palindromic family member
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7D. Crumb holder
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8D. Victor Hugo's "___ Miserables"
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12D. One of many lining Central Park's Literary Walk
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14D. Enthusiastic kids' request
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15D. Marine creature with the densest fur of any mammal (up to 1 million hairs per square inch)
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16D. Abs enhancer
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17D. Sound of water moving around
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18D. Desire in front of a birthday cake
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20D. Sized up, in a way
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22D. Photo ___ (P.R. events)
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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