Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 25, 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 25, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/25/26. 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. Point that signals the transition to a new era
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5A. Ring over an angel's head
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9A. Not suitable
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11A. Pizazz, from the French
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12A. With 14-Across, disappointing discovery for a beachcomber, but a good discovery for feeding parking meters
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13A. "Just do it" shoemaker
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14A. See 12-Across
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16A. Disappointing discovery for a beachcomber, but a good discovery for a recycler
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18A. Took care of, as a puppy
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19A. ___ Force One
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20A. Courteous denial to a lady
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25A. Manipulate
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26A. The “R” in NPR
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27A. Risk it all on red, say
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28A. Promsing discovery for a beachcomber (jackpot!)
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1D. ___-de-sac
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2D. Game with Reverse and Skip cards
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3D. Bay Area airport code
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4D. One born in late February, astrologically
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5D. Temporary tattoo dye
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6D. Sync up
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7D. Places to go fishing and canoeing
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8D. Number of J tiles in Scrabble
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10D. Capital of Iran
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15D. One delivering lines
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16D. U.S. city that hosts the Idaho Potato Drop
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17D. White-feathered heron
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18D. Apply, as makeup
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21D. Vogue or Vanity Fair, for short
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22D. Much ___ About Nothing
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23D. Feel subpar
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24D. One regulating subreddit discussions, familiarly
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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