NYT Midi Crossword May 1, 2026 Answers (5/1/26)

Our NYT Midi Crossword May 1, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The New York Times Midi Crossword is a medium sized version of the paper’s famous mini and daily crossword puzzle. The midi crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a medium grid.

NYT Midi Crossword May 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Midi Crossword on 5/1/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

« April 30 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Shoe with a cougar in its logo
5A	Singer/actress Lady ___
9A	Like some fish that's not grilled or pan-seared
11A	Tibetan spiritual leader
12A	Gear tooth
13A	Commotion
15A	100%
18A	Mideast country that celebrates the new year ("Nowruz") in March
19A	One who takes action
21A	Longtime N.F.L. coach Andy
22A	"A Man Called ___" (2022 Tom Hanks film)
23A	Actress Rae of "Insecure"
24A	Large ice cream containers
25A	Ingredient in many plant-based meats
26A	"Catch my drift?"
1D	Pea coat?
2D	State sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson
3D	First name shared by two Spice Girls
4D	Massive Amazon boa
5D	Film portrayer of Wonder Woman
6D	Letters before a nickname
7D	Opal or sapphire
8D	Palindromic name found in "abracadabra"
10D	Book jacket blurb
13D	"You ___ busted!"
14D	"Driving Miss ____" (1989 Best Picture winner)
16D	Cross-legged yoga pose
17D	Leave alone
18D	Part of the eye that contains melanin
20D	Stood up