Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 8, 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 8, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/8/26. 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. Arizona city named for a geological formation
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5A. Holders of squid ink
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9A. Mastercard rival, familiarly
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10A. Sound of a hoof
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11A. Segment of a window
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12A. ___ Shawkat, actress who played Maeby Fünke on "Arrested Development"
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13A. Family member, informally
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14A. Texter's "Are you for real?!"
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15A. Cafe con ___
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17A. Like a Bluetooth device that's close enough, say
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21A. Alternative to J.F.K. and LaGuardia
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22A. Journalist Couric
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23A. 'You betcha!'
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1D. Guides kept in glove boxes
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2D. Spam folder accumulation
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3D. Martial arts instructor
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4D. "The Shining" prop that sold for more than $200,000 at a 2019 auction
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5D. Frighten off
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6D. ___ Well That Ends Well
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7D. This puzzle's circled letters, e.g.
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8D. Neuter
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14D. Film character who says "There's a lot more to ogres than people think"
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16D. Kaitlan Collins's employer
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18D. Comedian Bargatze
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19D. One end of a golf club
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20D. ___ out a win (narrowly prevail)
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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