Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for August 9, 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 9, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 8/9/26. 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. Utters
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5A. Treats, as a sprained ankle
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9A. Wilson of "Wedding Crashers"
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10A. Anxiety about skipping a party, for short
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11A. Pumpkin carving season
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12A. "___ a Fun Age" (2019 best-selling book)
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13A. Up to, informally
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14A. Keanu Reeves's role in "The Matrix"
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15A. How herbs and spices may be added, in a recipe
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19A. Modern rock band fronted by Jeff Tweedy
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20A. Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle?
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24A. Track shape
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25A. Italian city with an attraction tilted like this clue's letters
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26A. Term of endearment akin to "sweetie"
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27A. Digital marketplace for crafters
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1D. Word before launch or taco
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2D. Look forward to
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3D. Part of a pickup line in New York?
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4D. The letters missing from comedy actor "Adam _a_d_er," fittingly
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5D. Hypotheticals
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6D. For sure!
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7D. Awards show host
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8D. Manhattan neighborhood near Greenwich Village
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16D. This puzzle's is "Take the L"
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17D. Boxer Muhammad
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18D. Listerine rival
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20D. Weep
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21D. Actress Longoria
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22D. Pompous sort
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23D. Set down
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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