Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 30, 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 30, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/30/26. 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. Not so bright
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4A. Snatch
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7A. Orangutans and gibbons
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9A. A long time ___
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10A. "Really, ya think?!"
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12A. Place for an after-dinner nap, perhaps
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13A. Appointing
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15A. Backyard projectiles whose sales weren't banned until the late 1980s
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18A. Apt rhyme for "appoint"
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19A. Crowd response at a rally to "When do we want it?"
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20A. Circus structures
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24A. Beats by ___ (headphones brand)
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25A. ___ up the sun (get a 22-Down)
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26A. Feeling blue
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27A. Double-helix material whose "permutations" are seen in this puzzle's circled letters
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1D. Actor Aykroyd
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2D. Stock debut for a company, for short
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3D. Size between large and small: Abbr.
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4D. Low point
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5D. Job managing talent
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6D. Hit products?
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8D. Largest branch of Islam
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11D. "If You ___ Been There" (2025 Dolly Parton tribute song)
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14D. Aussie buddies
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15D. Connects, in a boxing ring
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16D. Best Picture winner of the 2025 Oscars
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17D. Really impressed
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21D. Acknowledge with a head movement
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22D. See 25-Across
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23D. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones music genre
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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