Skip to content
Crossword Difficulty: 7/10

NYT Midi Crossword Answer Yesterday — Sunday, June 28, 2026

Puzzle #23459 • Difficulty 7/10

today's Wordle answer what are the Connections groups today NYT Mini Crossword solution today NYT themed crossword answers Narutodle hints

Yesterday's NYT Midi Crossword Answer

Theme: “Falling Feline”

Clues & Answers for Yesterday's NYT Midi

Click a square to reveal its letter. Get hints below.

Across

1. Pepsi-___
5. Something extra for a waiter
8. Bury in the ground, as seeds
10. Gorilla, e.g.
11. Avis or Alamo offering
13. They're rolled in craps games
14. Hypothetical scenarios
16. Potato-filled pastry in a Jewish deli
20. Cow's sound
21. Brewed beverage
22. "... but then again, I could be wrong!"
25. Pig's pen
26. Street urchin, like Oliver Twist in "Oliver Twist"
28. Wrinkle-fighting skin care product
33. Nation between Can. and Mex.
34. Link with
35. Pecan or pistachio
36. Hearty meal in a pot

Down

1. E.M.T. skill practiced on manikins
2. Bullfighting cheer
3. With 17-Down, what this puzzle's "falling feline" does
4. Prefix with social or climactic
5. Tic-___-toe
6. Hoppy brew choice, for short
7. The "p" of m.p.h.
9. Bulletin board fastener
12. Male name hidden in "valentine"
14. "If you ask me ...," in texts
15. ___ all practical purposes
17. See 3-Down
18. Part of a volleyball match
19. Food for a horse
23. Have a debt
24. Diplomatic use of words
27. Eye part around the pupil
28. "We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having ___" (quote attributed to A.A. Milne)
29. Tempe sch. that's 33-Across spelled backwards
30. "Falling star" of this puzzle
31. Devoured
32. Trim the lawn
11×9 grid · 18A / 22D · 40 words · Difficulty 7/10 ·#23459

Deep Dive

Theme: “Falling Feline”

Word Analysis

Longest word: RENTALCAR (9 letters)

Shortest word: TIP (3 letters)

Average length: 3.9 letters

Total words: 40 (18 across, 22 down)

Grid Stats

Fill percentage: 79% (78/99 cells)

Unique letters used: 19

Grid dimensions: 11×9

Blocked cells: 21

Most Common Letters

A
20x
T
20x
E
16x
O
12x
I
12x

Puzzle Analysis

The NYT Midi Crossword presented a well-balanced challenge yesterday with 17 across intersecting 26 down, a clever clue. The clue "Drink with a squeeze" led to TEA, a straightforward answer but a decent test of vocabulary skill. However, the most difficult section for me was the intersection of TIP and RENTALCAR, where the answer to 34 across, RENTALCAR, required a good understanding of word patterns to fit in the narrow space. Overall, I rate this crossword 7 out of 10 in terms of difficulty, as it required a mix of general knowledge and linguistic agility. The hardest entry was RENTALCAR, and its placement made it a standout challenge.

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.

More Crossword Games

NYT Mini Crossword

Solve a quick 5×5 crossword puzzle daily

NYT The Crossword

The flagship 15×15 NYT crossword puzzle — themed, challenging, and updated daily

Crosswordle

Reverse-engineer the crossword

Looking for more puzzles? Try Spelling Bee today, Contexto daily puzzle, or Nerdle hint today.

Today's NYT Midi Crossword Hints →