Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for October 22, 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 22, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 10/22/26. 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. Distributes playing cards
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6A. Phil ___, lead singer/drummer of Genesis
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8A. Phil ___, winner of World Series of Poker bracelets in five different decades
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10A. Retirement savings plan, for short
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11A. Some natural hairstyles
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13A. It "warms you a bit but the warming is temporary," per Marilyn Monroe
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14A. I.C.U. drip lines
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17A. Partner of improved
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18A. Champagne bucket grabbers
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21A. Phil ___, longtime TV talk show host
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22A. Phil ___, co-founder of Nike
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1D. Real go-getter
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2D. Jazz singer Fitzgerald
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3D. 100%
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4D. Capital of Peru
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5D. Extinguish, as a candle
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6D. The N.F.L.'s Bears, on scoreboards
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7D. Odd or bizarre
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9D. Realtors' listings
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12D. Work with needle and thread
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14D. Clickable image
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15D. Word before "vidi" and "vici" in Caesar's boast
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16D. Norse mythology's Eikthyrnir (whose antlers drip water that fills the world's rivers), e.g.
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18D. Texter's "No idea"
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19D. "NOW it's clear to me!"
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20D. Pistachio or pecan
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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