Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 18, 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, May 18, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/18/26. 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. "___! ... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears hit)
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5A. Strike zone assessors
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9A. Study for the SAT, say
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10A. Brand of party cups used in flip cup
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11A. Stayed chill
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13A. Tattoo removal option
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14A. Go blond, perhaps
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15A. Flow barrier
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17A. Enjoyed an 18-Down, say
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20A. What two fingers up might symbolize
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24A. Concept that's above criticism, metaphorically
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26A. Potential post-exercise symptom
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27A. Not busy
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28A. [Just like that ... it's gone!]
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29A. Makes a scene?
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1D. October birthstone
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2D. Shamu, for one
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3D. Nonhuman family members
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4D. Go 90 in a 65, say
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5D. L.A. school with a Cinematic Arts department
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6D. Aura
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7D. Scheme
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8D. Part of a shoe that gets worn down
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12D. Arrange, as a shawl
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16D. ___ training (P.R. work for celebrities)
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17D. Right away
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18D. Item topped with salsa and guacamole, maybe
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19D. Audio issue on Zoom call
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21D. "Highway to Hell" band ... or a hint to the "power couples" inside 11- and 24-Across
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22D. N.F.L. athlete whose helmet features a horseshoe
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23D. Female sheep
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25D. One making calls
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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