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Crossword Difficulty: 7/10

NYT Midi Crossword Answer Yesterday — Sunday, July 12, 2026

Puzzle #24029 • Difficulty 7/10

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Yesterday's NYT Midi Crossword Answer

Theme: “Media Moguls”

Clues & Answers for Yesterday's NYT Midi

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Across

1. Floor model
5. Editorial slant
9. ___ Jackson, first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual event
10. Against
11. Shapes of many auto air fresheners
13. Family member whose name may be your password
14. Cubes in a cocktail
15. TV show right before another TV show
18. Smoldering remnant of a fire
21. "I'll take that as ___"
22. Rhythmic cadence of speech
23. Awesome, in 1990s slang
24. Preprinted word on a gift tag
25. Totally ignore, with "out"
26. Woolly farm animal
27. Showing signs of wear and tear, in a way

Down

1. Johnny of "Edward Scissorhands"
2. Lake that borders Buffalo
3. ___ condition
4. "The loneliest number" in a Three Dog Night hit
5. Spanish football powerhouse, to fans
6. "Please comfort me"
7. Gobbled up
8. Member of the fam
12. Arena section
15. "I can take it from here"
16. Absurd
17. "Read you loud and clear"
18. ___ on the shelf (rhyming Christmas tradition)
19. Bog down
20. Squander, as a big lead
23. Org. that plans school bake sales
9×9 grid · 16A / 16D · 32 words · Difficulty 7/10 ·#24029

Deep Dive

Theme: “Media Moguls”

Word Analysis

Longest word: PINETREES (9 letters)

Shortest word: PET (3 letters)

Average length: 4.3 letters

Total words: 32 (16 across, 16 down)

Grid Stats

Fill percentage: 84% (68/81 cells)

Unique letters used: 19

Grid dimensions: 9×9

Blocked cells: 13

Most Common Letters

E
28x
I
14x
A
12x
N
12x
T
12x

Puzzle Analysis

The New York Times Mini Crossword offered a moderate challenge. The clue for 18 Across, "Start of a TV show or movie," as LEADIN, was a solid clue. The most difficult entry was undoubtedly 10 Down, INEEDAHUG. This phrase felt a little clunky in the grid. The 7/10 difficulty rating feels appropriate for this puzzle. It required some thought without being overly frustrating. The puzzle included familiar words and common crossword fill. Several longer entries provided good anchors. The overall solving experience was pleasant. The mix of short and long answers kept the puzzle moving.

How to Play NYT Midi Crossword

The NYT Midi Crossword is a medium-sized 9×9 crossword puzzle, larger than the Mini but smaller than the full NYT Crossword.

Fill in the 9×9 grid by solving Across and Down clues. Each answer intersects with other words at shared letters.

Start with the clues you're most confident about. Use crossing letters to help solve harder clues.

The puzzle resets daily at 10:00 PM ET with a fresh grid.

Play at nytimes.com/crosswords/game/midi. A new puzzle is available every day.

Tips & Strategy

  • Begin with short answers (3-4 letters). They have fewer possibilities and fill in crossing letters quickly.
  • Learn common crossword fill words: ERA, ORE, ATE, IRE. These appear in most NYT puzzles.
  • If stuck on an Across clue, try solving the Down clues that cross it. Shared letters narrow your options.
  • The Midi takes 3-10 minutes. Clues are straightforward compared to the full Crossword.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NYT Midi Crossword repeat past grids?
No. Each NYT Midi Crossword puzzle is a unique grid that has never appeared before.
Where can I find all past NYT Midi Crossword solutions?
Our archive lists every past NYT Midi Crossword solution with all grid words, organized by date.
How many words are in each NYT Midi Crossword grid?
Grids typically contain 3-8 words crossing horizontally and vertically. Longer words generally indicate harder puzzles.

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