Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 3, 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 3, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/3/26. 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. Chipper greeting
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5A. Partner of Salt and DJ Spinderella, in a hip-hop group
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9A. Get __ the ground floor
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10A. '__ fair in love and war'
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11A. Quick Instagram video of jumping over monster trucks on a motorcycle?
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13A. Broadway show backdrop
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14A. Costa __
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15A. Shares online, as someone else's meme
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17A. Sharp's opposite, in music
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18A. Feel sorry about
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20A. Quick YouTube video of raking leaves, apple-picking and carving pumpkins?
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22A. "Coyote vs. ___" (2026 movie in which Wile E. Coyote sues a corporation)
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23A. It's a thought
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24A. Animal on "XING" signs
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25A. Challenge for a fastidious person
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1D. Sound from an angry cat
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2D. Program allowing for human-computer communication
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3D. "I dunno ... "
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4D. Author Patchett
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5D. Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics
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6D. Conductor in a circuit
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7D. Sources of delight
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8D. Communication system with "finger spelling," for short
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12D. Easy gaits for horses
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16D. Less sun-kissed
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19D. H-shaped Greek letters
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20D. Labubus or Dubai chocolate in 2025, e.g.
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21D. That guy?
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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