Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 19, 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 19, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/19/26. 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. Baldwin of "30 Rock"
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5A. They/___ pronouns
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9A. What magma becomes when ejected from a volcano
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10A. See-through, as fabric
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11A. Sign-off at the end of a prayer
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12A. Snorts like a pig
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13A. U.S. state capital whose name is Spanish for "holy faith"
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15A. Comedian/actress who wrote the 2011 best seller "Bossypants"
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18A. Car blemish that might be fixed with a toilet plunger
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19A. Irk
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21A. Homestretch of a project ... or a homophonic hint to the ends of 13- and 15-Across, collectively?
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24A. "I just played my second-to-last card!," in a game
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25A. Wears away
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26A. "Neither here ___ there"
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27A. What a 22-Down knows, with "the"
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1D. "'Tis a real letdown ..."
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2D. Dalai ___
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3D. Steadiness of personality
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4D. Mexican saloon
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5D. Robber
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6D. Farm incubator
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7D. Startled cry
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8D. ___ Doubtfire
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10D. Furniture found in the phrase "works of art"
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14D. Weapon for an elk
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16D. Slip past
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17D. Affirmative responses
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18D. T. rex for one
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20D. Strike marks at the alley
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21D. "How delightful!"
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22D. Expert
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23D. Bounce
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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