NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 25. July, 2026
The Midi #23554 for Saturday, July 25, 2026 is a 10x10 grid with 35 clues (16 Across, 19 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Members of a "Benevolent and Protective Order"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Chihuahua, e.g. (3 letters)
8 Across: ___ on the job (6 letters)
10 Across: Org. that monitors air and water quality (3 letters)
11 Across: TWO DIGITS + TWO DIGITS = Evenly split (10 letters)
13 Across: Singer Grande's fragrance, launched in 2015 (3 letters)
14 Across: What spectacles rest on (4 letters)
15 Across: DIGIT + DIGIT = Phone call sound (8 letters)
19 Across: Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat (4 letters)
20 Across: "DIG IT" + "DIG IT" = "Roger that" (8 letters)
24 Across: Quaint bathtub supports (5 letters)
26 Across: Boundary (4 letters)
27 Across: It might be glazed or cream-filled (5 letters)
28 Across: Seaweed sushi wrapper (4 letters)
29 Across: List in craft kit instructions (5 letters)
30 Across: ___ leches cake (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Spritelike (5 letters)
2 Down: Reason for a redo, in tennis (3 letters)
3 Down: C major, e.g. (3 letters)
4 Down: No. on a beach bottle (3 letters)
5 Down: Clear, as a cold windshield (5 letters)
6 Down: Chooses (4 letters)
7 Down: Marvin of Motown (4 letters)
8 Down: A ways away (4 letters)
9 Down: Virtual assistant that voiced the Batcomputer in "The Lego Batman Movie" (4 letters)
12 Down: Opposite of guilty (8 letters)
16 Down: "Don't be so childish!" (6 letters)
17 Down: Fowl resting places (6 letters)
18 Down: Not feeling well (3 letters)
20 Down: Walking stick (4 letters)
21 Down: One may cause you to sniff and grimace (4 letters)
22 Down: Shrek or Fiona (4 letters)
23 Down: Braids of orchids, perhaps (4 letters)
24 Down: Cassette tapes --> ___ --> MP3s (3 letters)
25 Down: Batch at an auction (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 10x10 with 35 clues, and its longest answer is 10 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 25, 2026
How many clues are in the July 25, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23554, 2026-07-25) has 35 clues — 16 Across and 19 Down.
What size is the July 25, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x10 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.