Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 26, 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 26, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/26/26. 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. "That ___ say ..." ("I mean ...")
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5A. Aunt, in Spanish
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8A. Engagement at the end of "Hamilton"
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9A. Playful tap on the nose
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10A. "Oh, that was me lying"
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12A. Walking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.?
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13A. Get ___ of (throw out)
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14A. The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?
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20A. Skinny woodwind instrument
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21A. (base x height)/2, for a triangle
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22A. "Is This Thing On?" actress Laura
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23A. Air mattress annoyance
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24A. Took a good look at
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25A. Traditional stories
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1D. Understood
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2D. Sport in which the highest rank is yokozuna
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3D. Blue-green color
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4D. Buddy from way back
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5D. Classic film dog with a repetitive name
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6D. "Will settle up later" slips
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7D. TikTok or Threads
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9D. Swan song
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11D. Awe-inspiring
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14D. What these Morse letters aptly spell: -.-. --- -.. .
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15D. Follow orders
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16D. "That's not nearly enough!"
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17D. Cookie that may be twisted open
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18D. Not distant
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19D. Japanese rice wine.
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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