Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 28, 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 28, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/28/26. 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. Frittata ingredients
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5A. Fortuneteller's card
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10A. ___ Bunny (Bugs Bunny's love interest)
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11A. State whose standard license plate once had an image of a potato on it
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12A. Spark a relationship on Tinder, say
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14A. Author Patchett
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15A. "I told you so!"
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16A. Throw in the towel
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19A. Musician Bega or Reed
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20A. "You are what you ___"
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23A. Instruction on a gumball machine
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27A. Laugh at a joke, in a way
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28A. Thingy
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29A. Wearing them with sandals may be considered a fashion faux pas
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30A. Fella
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1D. Ice queen in "Frozen"
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2D. Hospital patient's attire
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3D. Gleam
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4D. Raw ingredient in maple syrup
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5D. Lose steam
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6D. “Au revoir!”
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7D. Use for an old shirt
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8D. "I can't believe I didn't get that"
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9D. Tater ___
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13D. Competitive video gaming
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17D. Smart __ (wise guy)
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18D. They're shown in a full smile
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21D. Word with code, map or rug
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22D. Seasonal mall elf, say
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23D. Org. offering a "Free File" option
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24D. Start of something new?
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25D. The Kings, on N.B.A. scoreboards
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26D. Beverage with Orange Lavaburst and Boppin' Strawberry varieties
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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