Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 11, 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, July 11, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/11/26. 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. One navigating a maze, maybe
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7A. Go out as the tide
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10A. "Can I get a volunteer?"
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11A. Outback animal that bounces, for short
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12A. Wilbur, to Charlotte?
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13A. "Just ___, baby" (Las Vegas Raiders motto)
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14A. "___ is me!"
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15A. Chinese dynasty noted for vases
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16A. Bugs Bunny, to Lola?
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19A. Fashion house whose name rhymes with "J'adore"
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20A. Dory, to Marlon?
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26A. Play basketball, slangily
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27A. Laundry care instructions
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28A. Overblown excitement
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29A. Move with stealth
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1D. Spot for a little dog to rest, maybe
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2D. All over again
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3D. Already?
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4D. Strategy used by Muhammad Ali in Rumble in the Jungle
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5D. Santa ___ winds
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6D. Contact info abbr.
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7D. Physicist Schrödinger, creator of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment
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8D. Jack-in-the-box onomatopoeia
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9D. Smoke shop purchase
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15D. Disney's King Triton, e.g.
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17D. __ de Janeiro
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18D. Buns in a basket
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20D. [Don't wake the baby!]
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21D. Flirtatiously shy
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22D. Struggle to put on a shoe while rushing out the door, say
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23D. Prez on the U.S. penny
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24D. Bigelow product
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25D. Antlered animal
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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