NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 22. July, 2026
The Midi #23591 for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 34 clues (17 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Place to see seashells and sea swells”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Show praise, in a way (4 letters)
10 Across: Tank top? (5 letters)
11 Across: Binary digit (4 letters)
12 Across: $$$ (5 letters)
13 Across: 12-Across dispensers, for short (4 letters)
14 Across: "___ got a good feeling about this!" (3 letters)
16 Across: Deep sorrow (3 letters)
17 Across: Tree top? (8 letters)
20 Across: Texter's response to a sidesplitting joke (4 letters)
21 Across: Give it a brake! (3 letters)
22 Across: "The Bachelorette" airer (3 letters)
23 Across: Lap top? (6 letters)
26 Across: Nonchalant response (3 letters)
27 Across: Per (6 letters)
28 Across: Frat dude, perhaps (3 letters)
29 Across: Was awaiting a decision (6 letters)
Down
1 Down: "Bang!" (3 letters)
2 Down: Chess rating system (3 letters)
3 Down: Previously (3 letters)
4 Down: ___ Critters, line of miniature figurines that includes the Latte Cat Family (6 letters)
5 Down: Not just fling (5 letters)
6 Down: R&B singer with the 2023 hit "Snooze" (3 letters)
7 Down: Made connections on LinkedIn, say (9 letters)
8 Down: Iron clothes? (5 letters)
9 Down: Cow or cat, in yoga (4 letters)
15 Down: Getaway (6 letters)
17 Down: Substance that insects may be fossilized in (5 letters)
18 Down: Chip with cheese (5 letters)
19 Down: Simple golf shot (5 letters)
20 Down: Petting zoo baby (4 letters)
23 Down: Pleasant activity in a hammock (3 letters)
24 Down: Chilling stuff (3 letters)
25 Down: Neighbor of Marge and Homer (3 letters)
How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword sits between the quick Mini and the full daily crossword in size. Its grid is larger than the Mini's, with longer theme entries and slightly harder clues, but it's still a quick solve. Today's Midi is 10x9 with 34 clues, and its longest answer is 9 letters.
- Mid-Sized Grid Features longer answer entries and richer vocabulary themes than the standard Mini puzzle.
- Layered Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for letter bounds (first & last letter) before revealing full solution entries.
- Archive Access Select past dates using the date selector above to browse historical Midi puzzle solutions and clue archives.
NYT Midi FAQ for July 22, 2026
How many clues are in the July 22, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23591, 2026-07-22) has 34 clues — 17 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the July 22, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.