NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for April 28, 2026

Every clue with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so nothing is spoiled until you tap.

Clues29
Across15
Down14
ThemeMoney Talks

Today’s Midi clues, hints & answers

Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.

Across

4A
Compact Volkswagen model (5)
Starts with J, ends with AJETTA→
9A
"Oh, now I see the big picture!" (3)
Starts with A, ends with HAHH→
10A
Perfect (5)
Starts with I, ends with LIDEAL→
11A
Female deer (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDOE→
13A
Bit of hot goss about one's finances? (8)
Starts with G, ends with AGREENTEA→
15A
Main dish (6)
Starts with E, ends with EENTREE→
16A
Bit of hot goss about one's finances? (7)
Starts with P, ends with TPAYDIRT→
20A
___ and carrots (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPEAS→
22A
Stink from a laundry basket (4)
Starts with O, ends with RODOR→
23A
Author Austen (4)
Starts with J, ends with EJANE→
24A
Chain of beauty supply stores (4)
Starts with U, ends with AULTA→
25A
Figure (out) (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSUSS→
26A
Overflow (with) (4)
Starts with T, ends with MTEEM→

Down

1D
2D
Rosebush defense (5)
Starts with T, ends with NTHORN→
4D
Low-fare passenger vehicle (6)
Starts with J, ends with YJITNEY→
5D
Deleted from an article (9)
Starts with E, ends with TEDITEDOUT→
6D
The "T" of TV (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETELE→
7D
Magician's "And there you have it!" (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATADA→
8D
India pale ___ (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
14D
Clears the chalkboard (6)
Starts with E, ends with SERASES→
17D
Not doing anything (4)
Starts with I, ends with EIDLE→
18D
Repetitive way of learning (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROTE→
19D
20D
Toddlers' casual day care attire, for short (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPJS→
21D
Water, in French (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEAU→

How to solve the Midi

Click a square and type to fill the grid. Each clue is numbered and marked Across or Down. Like the Daily Crossword, the Midi gets bigger as the week goes on: early-week grids are compact 9x9 puzzles with around 30 clues, Thursday and Friday grow to 10x10, and weekend grids reach 11x11 with longer theme answers.

Want the full method? Read our Midi strategy and tips, our guide to crossword clue types, or check how to play the Midi on the hub.

Midi tips for tomorrow

  • Fill the gimmes first. Scan every clue once and fill in anything you know instantly, especially fill-in-the-blank clues. Those letters unlock the crossings.
  • Read the theme title. The theme name often points straight at the longest answers. Try them early, even with only a couple of letters in place.
  • Match tense and number. A clue in the past tense has a past-tense answer; a plural clue has a plural answer. “Took to court” means the answer likely ends in -ED.

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Midi FAQ

How many clues are in the Midi for April 28, 2026?+

29 clues: 15 Across and 14 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: K-pop group with an "army" ... that also went on hiatus in 2022 for army service (BTS); Compact Volkswagen model (JETTA); "Oh, now I see the big picture!" (AHH).

What is the NYT Midi crossword?+

The Midi is a mid-sized daily crossword from New York Times Games. It sits between the 5x5 Mini and the 15x15 Daily Crossword in both size and difficulty.

Where can I find past Midi answers?+

Every past Midi on GameAnswers.com has its own page with clue-by-clue hints first and the full answers at the bottom. Click any date above.

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