Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for April 9, 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 9, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 4/9/26. 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. White as a sheet
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5A. Member of the K-pop boy band Stray Kids, e.g.
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9A. "___ Chef" (cooking competition show)
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10A. Eat supper
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11A. Be inclined (to)
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12A. Social grace
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13A. Droop
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14A. Stories told around a campfire
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15A. Five-in-a-row winner's shout ... or when read as four words, a literal feature of 3- and 6-Down
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17A. Settle down for the night, as a chicken might
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19A. "Baby ___ Back" (Sir Mix-A-Lot song)
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22A. Spoken
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23A. Double-reed woodwind
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24A. Insignificant
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25A. Word that aptly shares 75% of its letters with "snooze"
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26A. Audio downloads, informally
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27A. Consciously uncoupled pair
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1D. Parts of cherries
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2D. Region
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3D. Surfing equipment less maneuverable than its shorter cousin
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4D. Come to a close
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5D. Luggage handle dangler
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6D. Pop-up window on a computer screen
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7D. Not never, but also never again
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8D. "Yes, we should!"
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14D. Explosive compound
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16D. Bits of land in the ocean
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17D. Lopsided victory, in sports lingo
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18D. Cookie that introduced a Zero Sugar variety in 2026
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20D. Seep
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21D. Golf accessories that can fit in your pocket
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23D. Poetic homage
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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