NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 28. July, 2026
The Midi #23445 for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (13 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Your response (hopefully) to the question "Who knows the answer to 1-Across?"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Dalai ___ (4 letters)
8 Across: Undeserving object of worship (9 letters)
11 Across: Conchiglie + Pastime = Sleight-of-hand trick (9 letters)
12 Across: Campfire residue (3 letters)
13 Across: Rigatoni + Lid = Stretchy, strapless garment (7 letters)
17 Across: Pet hair (3 letters)
18 Across: Journalist/podcaster Klein (4 letters)
20 Across: Macaroni + Hotel offering = Space to move around (9 letters)
23 Across: Carne ___ (5 letters)
24 Across: "Full Metal Jacket" setting, informally (3 letters)
25 Across: ___ Jackson, longtime judge on "American Idol" (5 letters)
26 Across: Music genre rooted in hardcore punk (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Hypotheticals (3 letters)
2 Down: "Well, lah-di-___" (3 letters)
3 Down: Fútbol shout (3 letters)
4 Down: A Bic that may be flicked or clicked (7 letters)
5 Down: Org. on toothpaste tubes (3 letters)
6 Down: Oft-repeated word from a child to a parent (3 letters)
7 Down: Tavern order (3 letters)
9 Down: Thick chunk (4 letters)
10 Down: "You're something ___!" (4 letters)
13 Down: Oklahoma city on the Arkansas River (5 letters)
14 Down: City-related (5 letters)
15 Down: Atmosphere layer that absorbs UV rays (5 letters)
16 Down: Charity golf event (5 letters)
17 Down: Terror (4 letters)
19 Down: Water balloons, for a water balloon fight (4 letters)
21 Down: Like five of the first six digits of pi (3 letters)
22 Down: Route (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 9x9 with 30 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 28, 2026
How many clues are in the July 28, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23445, 2026-07-28) has 30 clues — 13 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the July 28, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.