Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for July 4, 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 4, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 7/4/26. 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. Literary captain who said "Thou all-destroying but unconquering whale"
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5A. Voice below soprano
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9A. Take two
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10A. Intense fervor
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11A. Inflatable thing under handlebars
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13A. Sweetheart, casually
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14A. Fig. that estimates credit risk, on a scale of 300 to 850
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20A. ___ the Terrible
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21A. Publisher of the "Today, Explained" newsletter
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22A. Walk destination?
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25A. Casual top
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26A. Age-old object
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27A. Football field units: Abbr.
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28A. Thumbs-up R.S.V.P.s
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1D. Dog's yip
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2D. "How Stella Got ___ Groove Back" (1998 film)
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3D. Ruckus
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4D. Molded chocolate treats
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5D. ___ Empire, civilization located in what is now Mexico
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6D. Necklace of flowers
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7D. Cigarette substance
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8D. Cheer at a soccer stadium
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12D. Professors' aides, for short
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14D. Number of stars on Old Glory
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15D. Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field
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16D. Gives a hoot
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17D. Racetrack shapes
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18D. Actress Perez
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19D. C-suite members
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23D. Make an effort
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24D. Busy ___ (dog toy misplaced in "Best in Show")
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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