Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for October 19, 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 19, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 10/19/26. 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. ___ Ossoff, first millennial U.S. senator
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4A. Deg. from Chicago Booth or N.Y.U. Stern
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7A. The "A" of U.A.E.
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9A. Jelly ___ (colorful candy)
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10A. Diner handout
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11A. Home to Jordan and Japan
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12A. Ring given to a lover?
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14A. Ending with "book" or "cook," on social media
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15A. Split the check
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19A. Sushi wrapper
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20A. [Don't forget about me!]
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22A. Ancient worshiper of the god Viracocha
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23A. Classic pie crust ingredient
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24A. Bluish-green hue
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25A. They might have their own table during holiday meals
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1D. Doorframe part
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2D. Cookie mixed into some milkshakes
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3D. Prefix meaning "one-billionth"
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4D. Geological formation common in the Southwest
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5D. Suddenly flake on some plans
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6D. Extremely particular
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8D. Cheeky mistake?
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9D. Sassy insolence ... or an alternate title for this puzzle?
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13D. Personal pronoun often represented by a single letter
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15D. "___ Girl" (Gillian Flynn thriller)
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16D. Friend of the pod?
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17D. Tea, in Hindi
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18D. Group of cattle
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19D. Trivial point to "pick"
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21D. OB/GYNs, e.g.
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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