Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for June 18, 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, June 18, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 6/18/26. 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. Opposite of failure
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8A. Italian brand of espresso machines
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9A. In bed, but not lying down
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10A. Tin or tungsten
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11A. "So gross!"
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12A. High-priced fur
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17A. Head, shoulders, knees and ___
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19A. Check it out!
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20A. With 22-Across, 1973 film starring Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe
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22A. See 20 Across
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23A. Out of the ordinary
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24A. Was introduced to
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25A. Your of yore
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1D. Establish how things are going to go
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2D. Competitor of Sephora
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3D. Winds like a snake
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4D. Abby Phillip's network
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5D. Something cracked by a baker
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6D. Moo ___ pork
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7D. Drink in small quantities
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8D. Soccer legend ___ Maradona
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9D. Spicy BookTok fodder
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13D. Very nearly
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14D. Take that!
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15D. In need of some company
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16D. Test of heart activity, for short
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18D. Holler
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21D. People who take pitches from writers: Abbr.
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22D. Wad that might end up on the underside of a desk
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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