NYT Midi Crossword May 18, 2026 Answers (5/18/26)

Our NYT Midi Crossword May 18, 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 18, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Midi Crossword on 5/18/26, 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!

« May 17 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	"___ ! ... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears hit)
5A	Strike zone assessors
9A	Study for the SAT, say
10A	Brand of party cups used in flip cup
11A	Stayed chill
13A	Tattoo removal option
14A	Go blond, perhaps
15A	Flow barrier
17A	Enjoyed an 18-Down, say
20A	What two fingers up might symbolize
24A	Concept that's above criticism, metaphorically
26A	Potential post-exercise symptom
27A	Not busy
28A	[Just like that ... it's gone!]
29A	Makes a scene?
1D	October birthstone
2D	Shamu, for one
3D	Nonhuman family members
4D	Go 90 in a 65, say
5D	L.A. school with a Cinematic Arts department
6D	Aura
7D	Scheme
8D	Part of a shoe that gets worn down
12D	Arrange, as a shawl
16D	___ training (P.R. work for celebrities)
17D	"Right away!"
18D	Item topped with salsa and guacamole, maybe
19D	Audio issue on Zoom call
21D	"Highway to Hell" band ... or a hint to the "power couples" inside 11- and 24-Across
22D	N.F.L. athlete whose helmet features a horseshoe
23D	Female sheep
25D	One making calls