Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for March 27, 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 27, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 3/27/26. 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. Bug in a biblical plague
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7A. Bridge over the 5-Down
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9A. Water-resistant twill fabric pioneered by Burberry
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10A. Long, long time
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11A. Russian leader interred in Red Square
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12A. Total fools
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15A. Mailroom stamp (Abbr.)
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16A. News show hosts
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18A. Died down
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21A. Walks along the water
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25A. ___ Bridge, over the 13-Down
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26A. Turner who sang "The Best"
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27A. Flabbergasts
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28A. "Keep Commerce Human" online marketplace
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1D. Alley-oop pass
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2D. 'Based __ true story'
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3D. __-Alt-Del
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4D. Not blow something out of proportion, say
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5D. River about which Monet said "I have painted it all my life, at all hours of the day"
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6D. Garment of old Rome
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7D. Flip out
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8D. ___ for oneself (manage independently)
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9D. What Cinderella wore to the royal ball
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10D. Waze approximation: Abbr.
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13D. River about which Churchill said "It is the golden thread of our nation's history"
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14D. Not having any alcohol
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17D. Sprinted
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19D. Computer menu including Copy and Paste
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20D. Rooms with reclining chairs
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21D. School grp. in charge of book drives
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22D. Seat assignment info on a plane ticket
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23D. "To what do I ___ the pleasure?"
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24D. "Hey, I just had a thought ..."
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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