NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 31. July, 2026
The Midi #23709 for Friday, July 31, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (14 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Chem. or bio. (3 letters)
9 Across: Jewish period of mourning (5 letters)
10 Across: URL ending (3 letters)
11 Across: Domain for sailors ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled squares? (9 letters)
13 Across: Opposite of paleo- (3 letters)
14 Across: Italian poet who wrote about the star-crossed lovers Paolo and Francesca (5 letters)
15 Across: Least spicy (6 letters)
16 Across: California city west of Reno (5 letters)
18 Across: Disparaging term for someone with glasses ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? (8 letters)
21 Across: Unit of land (4 letters)
22 Across: Direction opposite WSW (3 letters)
23 Across: ___ eagle (4 letters)
24 Across: Medical professional, for short (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: The third "A" in AAA: Abbr. (4 letters)
2 Down: "Nearer, My God, to ___" (supposed last song played by the band on the Titanic) (4 letters)
3 Down: Big name in early DVRs (4 letters)
4 Down: "___ seen better days" (3 letters)
5 Down: "Sex and the City" author Bushnell (7 letters)
6 Down: Part of an improv set (5 letters)
7 Down: Layers of paint (5 letters)
8 Down: "All ready here" (5 letters)
12 Down: Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds (7 letters)
15 Down: In need of a nap (5 letters)
16 Down: ___-Cola (4 letters)
17 Down: Throw with force (4 letters)
18 Down: "Absolutely gorge!" (3 letters)
19 Down: Ambient musician Brian (3 letters)
20 Down: Brief bit of time (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 29 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 31, 2026
How many clues are in the July 31, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23709, 2026-07-31) has 29 clues — 14 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the July 31, 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.