Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for March 12, 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, March 12, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 3/12/26. 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. "___ not you, ___ me"
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4A. Sounds in a zombie movie
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9A. Poke bowl ingredient
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10A. Scout group
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11A. "You're so vain / You probably think this song is about you"?
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13A. Fly like an eagle
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14A. Nervous twitch
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15A. "Blackbird singing in the dead of night / Take these broken wings and learn to fly"?
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18A. 180° turn, informally
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19A. "I'm on tonight, my hips don't lie and I'm starting to feel it's right"?
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25A. The second "O" of YOLO
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26A. Biblical wearer of fig leaves and namer of animals
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27A. Visually assessed
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28A. Toy that can "rock the baby"
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1D. Pet food brand
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2D. Early 2000s Fox show set in Newport Beach
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3D. Stringed Indian instrument featured in the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood"
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4D. "Total Request Live" cable channel
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5D. Type of rock in Minecraft
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6D. Artery from the heart
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7D. Boot camp reply
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8D. Eyeglasses, informally
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12D. Stimulated, as curiousity
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16D. Sharpness of one's pen, say
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17D. Secure to a rope, as a rock climber
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19D. Misery
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20D. 'Pick a card, __ card'
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21D. Remedy to treat an ankle sprain
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22D. Wedding words before a kiss
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23D. Old-fashioned "no"
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24D. Style known for swoopy bangs and big feelings
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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