Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 17, 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, August 17, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/17/26. 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. Question with an obvious answer
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6A. Ish
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11A. Not together
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12A. Like some specialized committees
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13A. Miraculous solution to a complicated problem
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15A. Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short
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16A. "Headphones On" pop star Addison ___
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17A. "Unfortunately, that's true"
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22A. Fire (up)
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23A. In favor of
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25A. Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruit
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30A. Something an influencer might "chase"
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31A. Participate in a spin class
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32A. Asks to show ID
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33A. Like questions in 20 Questions
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1D. Angry Birds or Candy Crush
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2D. Apple tablet?
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3D. Underground rock?
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4D. Diagnostic scan, for short
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5D. '. . . you get the idea'
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6D. Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State Park
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7D. Did nothing
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8D. Org. for Ducks and Penguins
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9D. Bambi’s mom, for one
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10D. Play pretend
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14D. Praise for a diva
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18D. Impostor
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19D. Has a flat, perhaps?
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20D. Potatoes, by another name
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21D. Brain, but not mind
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24D. Capital of Norway
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25D. Email discreetly
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26D. ___ carte menu
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27D. Neither's partner
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28D. Mole for one
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29D. Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim)
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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