Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 29, 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 29, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/29/26. 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. Part of a doorframe
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5A. John or Jane ___
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8A. Synonym (and anagram) of VILE
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9A. Soccer infraction
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10A. Male lover
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11A. What a ladybug landing on you brings
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12A. Thick grass off the fairway
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14A. Easy to overlook, as a small detail
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17A. "Got ___ other ideas?"
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18A. Wonderstruck
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22A. Jay's stoic partner in Kevin Smith movies ... or a collective feature of 1-, 12- and 14-Across?
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24A. Georgia, but not Guam
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25A. Undergarment that Sue Ellen Mischke wears as a top, in a classic "Seinfeld" episode
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26A. Evergreen trees with poisonous seeds
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27A. Author Tan
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1D. ___ Bush, onetime presidential candidate
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2D. Street crosser: Abbr.
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3D. Soccer superstar Hamm
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4D. Say abruptly, with "out"
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5D. Former second gentleman Emhoff
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6D. "That's gonna sting!"
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7D. Antlered animal in the Rockies
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9D. Well-versed in a language
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13D. QB protectors, in football-speak
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14D. Like the response "No need to clean my room, I did it last year!"
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15D. Join
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16D. Corporate regulation
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19D. Mamma Mia band
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20D. Treat for an early bird
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21D. Online bidding site
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23D. Aliens for short
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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