Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 20, 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 20, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/20/26. 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. Down in the dumps
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4A. Momentary error in judgment
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9A. Swim-bike-run race, for short
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10A. Not appropriate
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11A. ChatGPT and Claude, for two
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12A. Shade of purple
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13A. Contract enforcing confidentiality, for short
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14A. "Errr ... well ... gee"
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15A. Low-carb "caveman" diet
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17A. Semicircular part of a cathedral
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18A. Loosey-goosey
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21A. Whipped stuff on top of a mocha latte
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22A. Wedding words
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23A. Instrument that can't crescendo over a held note
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24A. Shot at a doctor's office, slangily
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25A. Aired again
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26A. Punk rock offshoot
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1D. Zealous supporter, in modern lingo
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2D. Like a desert climate
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3D. Vanish into thin air
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4D. Big name in athleisure
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5D. Japanese cartoon genre
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6D. Cleaning product with the onetime tagline "You're soaking in it"
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7D. Facility where you can get your zen on
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8D. And so on
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16D. Yoga pose
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17D. Singer India.___
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19D. He lived in Eden
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20D. Letters in love letters
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21D. E.M.T. specialty
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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