Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 31, 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 31, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/31/26. 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. 'Como ___ usted?'
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5A. Material analyzed in a paternity test kit, for short
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8A. Participate in a costumed gaming activity, casually
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9A. Large bodies of water
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10A. B.L.T. spread
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11A. Advertising award
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12A. "What's the deal with four-stringed guitars? Who said, 'Hey, cut out two of the strings ... and make it really low?'"
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14A. Showing no emotion
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15A. "What's the deal with dentist tools? Someone saw a construction site and decided to use those tools on teeth?"
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18A. "___ wasn't built in a day"
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19A. "I wasn't ___ yesterday"
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21A. ''Tis a pity'
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22A. Feast that may include kalua pig
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23A. Interjection that's aptly similar to "Man!"
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24A. Monday Night Football channel
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1D. Durable furniture wood
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2D. Bygone Swedish automaker
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3D. "Despite my best efforts . . ."
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4D. Diners with Jesus at the Last Supper
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5D. "Mmm, that's tasty!"
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6D. Babe in the woods
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7D. Beginning on
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9D. Write sloppily, as a signature
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13D. Note between fa and la
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15D. Visually blah
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16D. Caramel-and-chocolate candy
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17D. Snare
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20D. Member of a convent
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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