Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 6, 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 6, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/6/26. 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. Loops in on an email, for short
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4A. 2025 Pixar film about a boy who encounters aliens
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8A. Honolulu's island
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9A. Centrum's "Complete From A to ___" multivitamin
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10A. Tabloid fodder after an eerie sighting, maybe
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12A. ___ center
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13A. Barn topper with the letters N-S-E-W
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14A. Very bad movie rating
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17A. Education grp. for moms and dads
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18A. Cyber Monday event
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19A. Disney film set in ancient Polynesia
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21A. 1990s-2000s soccer superstar Hamm
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22A. SAT study subject, informally
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23A. Airport info, for short
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24A. Plain writing
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25A. Bread for a Reuben sandwich
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1D. Casual eatery
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2D. Shell-shaped ice cream treat with a rhyming name
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3D. California's Big ___
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4D. Toll-paying timesaver
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5D. Big cat trainer at a classic circus
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6D. As a matter of fact
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7D. Month before Nov.
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8D. Your and my
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11D. Biblical apple picker
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15D. Grannies
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16D. Duane ___ (N.Y.C. pharmacy chain)
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17D. Like a D, gradewise
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19D. Matthew Stafford, for the 2025 N.F.L. season
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20D. Pres. Lincoln
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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