Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 22, 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 22, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/22/26. 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. TikTok and Twitch
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5A. Associations, for short
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9A. Word meaning bland that shares the first three letters of "bland"
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10A. Wander about
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11A. Attract with bait
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12A. Furry red resident of Sesame Street
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13A. Superlative suffix
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14A. A flamingo often stands on just one
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15A. Solid-colored items used in 29-Across (number them in order!)
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15A. Solid-colored items used in 29-Across (number them in order!)
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19A. Vehicle one might "catch"
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20A. “Ciao for now”
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23A. Big brass instrument
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27A. One who's hero-worshiped
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28A. Admiring from ___
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29A. Game in which you might sink this puzzle's circled squares
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30A. Capital to which "all roads lead"
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1D. In a good position (to)
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2D. Unnamed guest on an R.S.V.P., say
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2D. Unnamed guest on an R.S.V.P., say
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3D. Sequel
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3D. Sequel
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4D. That lady
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5D. Mine-cart contents
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6D. Go from Free Parking to Atlantic Avenue, in Monopoly
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6D. Go from Free Parking to Atlantic Avenue, in Monopoly
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7D. Dramatic end to the World Series
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7D. Dramatic end to the World Series
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8D. Urban air pollution
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16D. Golf match format for a trio
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16D. Golf match format for a trio
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17D. Prince's "I Would Die ___"
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17D. Prince's "I Would Die ___"
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18D. Top-rated, as a hotel or restaurant
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18D. Top-rated, as a hotel or restaurant
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20D. Little piece of advice
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21D. Big fuss about nothing
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22D. 'Also . . .'
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24D. Mystery in the sky, in brief
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25D. Noise made by a collision
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26D. "___ we having fun yet?"
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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