Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 16, 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 16, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/16/26. 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. Zip
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5A. Water park ride with floating logs
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10A. Preach!
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11A. Toy bricks
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12A. What political science majors study: Abbr.
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13A. Not cool
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14A. "Hold My ___" (2022 Lady Gaga hit)
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16A. Where the six states circled in this puzzle are located geographically (in their proper places!)
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22A. N.F.L. group crouching before the snap, informally
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23A. The Raven poet
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24A. Reject, as a bill from Congress
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25A. Buddhist principle of cause and effect
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27A. Performs at a studio lot
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28A. ___ Tuck (Robin Hood's friend)
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29A. Eye irritation
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30A. They might keep you in bed
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1D. Zig's opposite
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2D. Music genre that emerged from the '80s D.C. punk scene
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3D. Fire (up)
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4D. Exactly right
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5D. Tossed with force
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6D. Ivan ___, eight-time Grand Slam tournament winner from 1984 to 1990
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7D. "Well, this isn't great"
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8D. 'Excusez-__!'
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9D. Mind-reading ability, for short
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15D. Suffix with hex- or prop-
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16D. Exploding stars
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17D. Vote into office
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18D. Quick with punny responses, say
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19D. Its showers bring May flowers, in a saying
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20D. Wanderer
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21D. Sweeties
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25D. Fast-food chain that follows exactly 11 accounts on X, as a nod to the 11 herbs and spices in its secret recipe
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26D. Certain queer identity, in brief
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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