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Crossword Difficulty: 7/10

NYT Midi Crossword Answer Yesterday — Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Puzzle #24073 • Difficulty 7/10

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Yesterday's NYT Midi Crossword Answer

Theme: “Mic Drop”

Clues & Answers for Yesterday's NYT Midi

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Across

1. Apt rhyme for "wham"
4. Wily
7. Oscar winner Mahershala
8. Counterpart of effect
10. ___-tac-toe
11. "That's true, however ..."
12. She/___ pronouns
13. "Mamma ___!"
14. Unenthused about
17. Month when St. Nicholas Day is celebrated: Abbr.
18. Make a choice
20. "Bucking" rodeo horse, informally
22. Unenthused sound
23. TV character Ted who said "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential"
24. 401(k) alternative
25. Many a middle schooler, agewise
26. Animal associated with witchcraft in the Middle Ages

Down

1. Rubber ducky's "home"
2. Sci-fi visitor
3. Take small amounts of a psychedelic
4. Really, really small
5. Baton Rouge sch.
6. So far
8. Gathering for superhero fans
9. Similar (to)
15. On edge
16. Offering at Buenos Aires's Teatro Colón
19. This, ___ or the other
20. Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short
21. Like completely uncooked steak
9×9 grid · 17A / 13D · 30 words · Difficulty 7/10 ·#24073

Deep Dive

Theme: “Mic Drop”

Word Analysis

Longest word: MICRODOSE (9 letters)

Shortest word: BAM (3 letters)

Average length: 4.3 letters

Total words: 30 (17 across, 13 down)

Grid Stats

Fill percentage: 80% (65/81 cells)

Unique letters used: 19

Grid dimensions: 9×9

Blocked cells: 16

Most Common Letters

A
14x
T
14x
E
12x
O
12x
I
10x

Puzzle Analysis

The February 22nd NYT Mini offered a moderate challenge. The clue for 17 Across, "Like some very small particles," led to SUBATOMIC, a solid answer. The most difficult entry for many solvers was likely 13 Across, MICRODOSE. This entry felt appropriate for the 7/10 difficulty rating. The grid featured a pleasant mix of common and slightly more obscure words. It provided a good mental workout without being overly frustrating. Overall, a satisfying solve.

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?
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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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