Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 31, 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 31, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/31/26. 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. Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder
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6A. Chem. or bio.
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9A. Jewish period of mourning
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10A. URL ending
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11A. Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares?
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13A. Opposite of paleo-
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14A. Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca
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15A. Least spicy
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16A. California city west of Reno
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18A. Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?
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21A. Unit of land
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22A. Direction opposite WSW
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23A. ___ eagle
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24A. Medical professional, for short
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1D. The third "A" in AAA: Abbr.
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2D. "Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic)
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3D. Big name in early DVRs
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4D. '___ seen better days'
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5D. “Sex and the City” author Bushnell
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6D. Part of an improv set
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7D. Layers of paint
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8D. "All ready here!"
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12D. Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds
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15D. In need of a nap
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16D. ___-Cola
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17D. Throw with force
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18D. "Absolutely gorge!"
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19D. Ambient musician Brian
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20D. Brief bit of time
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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