Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 6, 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 6, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/6/26. 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. Avoided an infielder's tag, maybe
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5A. Teacher's evaluation
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9A. Become fatigued
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10A. Important time periods
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11A. ___ Erikson, noted 11th-century explorer
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12A. ___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer
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13A. Function
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14A. Nonverbal "yes"
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15A. ___ the Horrible, comics character with a horned helmet
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17A. Altoids holder
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18A. Popular Norwegian soccer celebration in which fans pretend to operate longships ... or a description of each shaded line in this puzzle?
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24A. Something thrown into a fountain when making a wish
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25A. One of six that make up a hexagon
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26A. Step on a ladder
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27A. What ballet dancers can balance on
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1D. "Gateway to the West" city: Abbr.
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2D. In ___ of gifts . . .
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3D. From Kilkenny or Kildare
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4D. Vanquishing
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5D. Cause of adolescent rebellion, perhaps
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6D. 404 Not Found, e.g.
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7D. Uttered
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8D. Reprimanding sound
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16D. ___ and tonic
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18D. Pre-streaming device, in brief
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19D. "Gonna pay ya back later" note
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20D. Fam, formerly
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21D. __ de Janeiro
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22D. Poem of lofty praise
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23D. Director Anderson
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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