Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 19, 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 19, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/19/26. 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. Unit of energy
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6A. Professional screening bags at an airport
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9A. 1997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiom
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11A. Block of rock
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12A. Alter __
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13A. Child with military parents
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17A. Boyfriend
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18A. Specialized URL used in digital marketing
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23A. Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country
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24A. Pet name for a romantic partner
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25A. Subsides, as the tide
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26A. Minor obstacle
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1D. Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarly
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2D. Kind of nondairy milk
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3D. "Really? Again?!"
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4D. See 7 Down
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5D. Rear-___ (auto mishap)
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6D. Number of fingers held up when making a peace sign
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7D. With 4-Down, popular name in baked goods
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8D. Wrap at a frat party, say
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10D. "What have you ___ for me?"
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14D. Some images in a social media feed
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15D. 7'6" Chinese hoops star ___ Ming
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16D. Some flower producers
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18D. Opposite of "post"
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19D. Burglarize
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20D. McKellen who played Magneto
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21D. Org. with the Knicks and Kings
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22D. Beer barrel
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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