Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for June 29, 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 29, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 6/29/26. 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. Device that goes up to 11 in "This Is Spinal Tap"
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4A. Signal on stage
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7A. Segment of a roller coaster
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9A. Light and puffy, like cheese puffs
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10A. "Do ___ others ..." (start of the Golden Rule)
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11A. Like pastel colors
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12A. Distinguished conductor [Italian]
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14A. Martial arts instructor [Japanese]
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15A. One concerned with grades and curves ... and a translation of the answers to 12- and 14-Across
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19A. Words on a thrift store tag
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21A. Move like goo
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22A. Pellets in pot pies
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23A. Stuck, decision-wise
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24A. Buddy
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25A. Immediately, in a hospital
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1D. Some homecoming game attendees
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2D. Janelle with the 2023 album "The Age of Pleasure"
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3D. Untapped greatness
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4D. Italian "hello" or "goodbye"
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5D. Nytimes.com/crosswords, for one
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6D. __ shadow
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8D. Take over, as an evil spirit might
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9D. Fruits that resemble small peaches
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13D. Matcha, e.g.
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16D. "Give a ___! Don't pollute" (onetime Woodsy Owl slogan)
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17D. Columnist Klein
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18D. Payment to a landlord
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19D. Bluesky or Reddit
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20D. Word before "cucumber" or "snail"
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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