Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 22, 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 22, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/22/26. 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. Place to see seashells and sea swells
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6A. Show praise, in a way
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10A. Tank top
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11A. Binary digit
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12A. $$$
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13A. 12-Across dispensers, for short
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14A. "___ got a good feeling about this!"
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16A. Deep sorrow
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17A. Tree top?
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20A. Texter's response to a sidesplitting joke
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21A. Give it a brake!
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22A. "The Bachelorette" airer
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23A. Lap top?
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26A. Nonchalant response
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27A. Per
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28A. Frat dude, perhaps
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29A. Was awaiting a decision
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1D. "Bang!"
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2D. Chess rating system
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3D. Previously
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4D. ___ Critters, line of miniature figurines that includes the Latte Cat Family
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5D. Not just fling
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6D. R&B singer with the 2023 hit "Snooze"
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7D. Made connections on LinkedIn, say
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8D. Iron clothes?
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9D. Cow or cat, in yoga
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15D. Getaway
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17D. Substance that insects may be fossilized in
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18D. Chip with cheese
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19D. Simple golf shot
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20D. Petting-zoo baby
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23D. Pleasant activity in a hammock
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24D. Chilling stuff
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25D. Neighbor of Marge and Homer
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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