Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for March 21, 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 21, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 3/21/26. 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. &
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4A. Firework that doesn't go off
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7A. Lion's warning
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9A. "Yep, noticed that"
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11A. Three-member band
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12A. One of the Obamas
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14A. Fish that's also a color
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16A. Promotional fuss before a product launch
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18A. School with the Scroll and Key secret society
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19A. Make a choice
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20A. Ginormous
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22A. Tie-___ shirt
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24A. Federal intelligence group, for short
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25A. "omg u r 2 funny!"
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26A. Had on
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28A. Low pair in poker
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30A. N.B.A. great with the nicknames "The Big Aristotle," "The Big Cactus" and "The Big Shamrock," among others
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32A. Really hate
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34A. 'Rats!'
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36A. __ Grey tea
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37A. Palindromic Indian flour
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38A. Pre-___ (science-heavy undergrad track)
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39A. 'That was a close one!'
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1D. Dance, sculpture, etc.
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2D. Director/screenwriter Ephron
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3D. Fictional newspaper that once employed Eddie Brock, in the "Spider-Man" universe
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4D. Major Orlando attraction, familiarly
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5D. Country with the most Olympic medals (3,100+)
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6D. - (6 Down)
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8D. Oblong tomato type
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10D. Incredulous question ... or, when read phonetically, a description of each circled letter in this puzzle?
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13D. They're launched from a home screen
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15D. Up there in years
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17D. Datum in a "landing soon" text
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20D. Sandwich known by its initials
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21D. State between Minnesota and Missouri
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23D. Long stretch of time
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27D. Highlights section after a football game, maybe
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29D. Fake
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31D. "Better ___ than never!"
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33D. Mine removal
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35D. What a dog shakes with
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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