Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 29, 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 29, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/29/26. 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. Gently throw
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5A. Some graduate student workers, for short
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8A. Let's do it!
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9A. ___ full circle
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10A. Baby's early word, maybe
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11A. Among
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12A. Chain that offers "flights" of pancakes
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13A. Actress Headey of "Game of Thrones"
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14A. Bloom that doesn't actually roar
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16A. "Awkward Black Girl" creator Issa
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17A. Got on, as a plane
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21A. Bloom that doesn't actually fit on an animal's paw
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22A. Cookie with a limited edition "Firecracker Pop" variety
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23A. Shark feature
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24A. N.Y.C. train station beneath M.S.G.
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25A. Travel by plane
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1D. Far from bold
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2D. Big city in the Cornhusker State
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3D. He "says" a lot of things, in a children's game
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4D. Bloom that doesn't actually have a mouth full of fangs
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5D. Marisa of "My Cousin Vinny"
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6D. __ acid (protein building block)
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7D. Sentra or Sonata
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9D. Canceled, as plans
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15D. __ Grey tea
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17D. Total snoozefest
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18D. Wagon pullers
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19D. Wicked
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20D. 'Say it ain't so!'
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21D. Overly fancy fella
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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