Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for October 12, 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, October 12, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 10/12/26. 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. Place for a mud bath
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4A. Not just mine
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8A. Smooth-talking
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9A. Brazilian dance
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10A. Sailor's "Yes, sir!"
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12A. R&B group with the 1995 #1 hit "Waterfalls"
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13A. Let sleeping dogs ___
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14A. Trial figure giving a firsthand account
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19A. Recede, as the tide
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20A. One of two in the game Catan
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21A. Assign a starting value, in computer programming lingo ... or a phonetic hint to 10- and 14-Across?
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25A. Nods off for a bit
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26A. Tied, as shoes
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27A. Org. with the Nets and Knicks
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28A. Tons and tons
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1D. In a crafty way
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2D. Bishop, but not priest
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3D. "Shark Tank" airer
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4D. Like Cheerios and some breakfast bars
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5D. Thurman of "Kill Bill"
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6D. Slugger's stat
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7D. First word in the names of seven counties in California
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8D. Golden ___ Bridge
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9D. "Ammunition" for a class clown
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11D. It might be disproved by a 14-Across
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15D. Moistens
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16D. Order from a monarch, say
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17D. S, M, L and XL
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18D. N.C.A.A. bracket assignment
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21D. Holiday ___
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22D. Catch red-handed
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23D. Tap option at a craft brewery, for short
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24D. Thai's neighbor
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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