Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for March 16, 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 16, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 3/16/26. 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. Colors, as Easter eggs
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5A. Rock's ___ Fighters
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8A. Oft-shared image or video on social media
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9A. Tart-tasting whiskey drink
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10A. Can't stop crying
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11A. Move like tree sap
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12A. Site of an 1815 battle fought in modern-day Belgium
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14A. Battle of the ___, 1973 clash on tennis courts
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15A. Site of a 1066 battle fought in England
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18A. Whitney who invented the cotton gin
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19A. Kitchen island seating
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21A. Had a little something-something
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22A. E-ZPass fees
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23A. The "L" of U.C.L.A.
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24A. Pentagon org. that added a secondary name in 2025
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1D. Hits up on the socials, informally
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2D. "Ouch! That really hurts!"
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3D. Diplomats' workplaces
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4D. Six-line sonnet section
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5D. Prospector's find that's initially exciting, but ultimately disappointing
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6D. Anise-flavored liqueur popular in Greece
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7D. Cookie with a sugar-free variety starting in 2026
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9D. Midsize Kia S.U.V.
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13D. Be real
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15D. Recover
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16D. Voice above tenor
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17D. ___ Stove (smokeless fire pit brand)
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20D. Acid
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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