Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 28, 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 28, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/28/26. 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. ___ and cons
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5A. Utah city near Arches National Park
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9A. Idly scrolling, perhaps
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11A. Trojan War tale
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13A. Praise for excellent work
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15A. College, to a Brit
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16A. 4G ___ (smartphone network)
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17A. Fair compromise
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22A. Quarterback Manning
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23A. Locale for trivia or karaoke
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24A. Sadly not more common
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29A. Timekeeping sponsor at Wimbledon
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30A. Nincompoop
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32A. Kitchen appliance
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33A. Row of bushes
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34A. Bird whose baby is known as a "cygnet"
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35A. Cheer (for)
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1D. Sandwich that may be served crustless, informally
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2D. Pooh pal
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3D. ___ weaver spider, arachnid known for spinning circular webs
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4D. Perform "surgery" on, as a stuffed animal
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5D. $1,000,000, casually
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6D. Like yesterday's news
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7D. Garlicky mayo condiment
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8D. Language group of southern Africa
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10D. Swipe left on, perhaps
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12D. Consider
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14D. Party game to bend over backward for
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17D. Learns (of)
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18D. Divvies up
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19D. Sleeper's head support
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20D. What "Educated" stands for in the mnemonic "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles"
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21D. Part of a dresser
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25D. Big brand of outdoorsy sandals
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26D. Plow pullers
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27D. Mulligan
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28D. Therefore, in geometry proofs
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31D. Furry friend
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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