Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 12, 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 12, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/12/26. 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. Floor model
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5A. Editorial slant
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9A. ___ Jackson, first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual event
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10A. Against
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11A. Shapes of many auto air fresheners
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13A. Family member whose name may be your password
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14A. Cubes in a cocktail
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15A. TV show right before another TV show
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18A. Smoldering remnant of a fire
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21A. 'I'll take that as ___'
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22A. Rhythmic cadence of speech
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23A. Awesome, in 1990s slang
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24A. Preprinted word on a gift tag
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25A. Totally ignore, with "out"
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26A. Woolly farm animal
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27A. Showing signs of wear and tear, in a way
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1D. Johnny of "Edward Scissorhands"
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2D. Lake that borders Buffalo
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3D. __ condition
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4D. "The loneliest number" in a Three Dog Night hit
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5D. Spanish football powerhouse, to fans
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6D. "Please comfort me"
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7D. Gobbled up
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8D. Member of the fam
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12D. Arena section
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15D. "I can take it from here"
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16D. Absurd
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17D. "Read you loud and clear"
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18D. ___ on the shelf (rhyming Christmas tradition)
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19D. Bog down
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20D. Squander, as a big lead
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23D. Org. that plans school bake sales
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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