Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 7, 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 7, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/7/26. 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. Michelangelo sculpture in the Vatican
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6A. Winged nocturnal animal
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9A. Milk source on a dairy cow
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10A. ___ de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
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11A. What covers the eyes of 8-Down/17-Across
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13A. Rep.'s counterpart in Congress
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14A. Ahead of schedule
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15A. Check point?
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17A. See 8-Down
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20A. "Pulled" barbecue meat
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21A. Affirmative head motions
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23A. Jelly bean-filled plastic holiday toys
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24A. "Abracadabra" singer Lady ___
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25A. Remnant of a cigar
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26A. Superman enemy ___ Luthor
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1D. British taverns
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2D. Doing nothing
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3D. City that's home to the National Museum of Scotland
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4D. Cube root of 1,000
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5D. Passionate
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6D. Smell from a garbage truck
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7D. Document that says "I hereby bequeath ..."
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8D. With 17-Across, paragon of fairness
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12D. Putting on an act
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16D. Inquires (about)
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17D. Runs at an easy pace
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18D. What Santa gives naughty children
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19D. Sharp part of a sword
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20D. Little green vegetable
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22D. Instrument that might be used as the "J" in a "Jazz Club" sign
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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