NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for July 31, 2026

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

Clues29
Across14
Down15
ThemeMake It Count

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

6A
Chem. or bio. (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISCI→
9A
Jewish period of mourning (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASHIVA→
10A
URL ending (3)
Starts with C, ends with MCOM→
13A
Opposite of paleo- (3)
Starts with N, ends with ONEO→
15A
Least spicy (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTAMEST→
16A
California city west of Reno (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCHICO→
21A
Unit of land (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACRE→
22A
Direction opposite WSW (3)
Starts with E, ends with EENE→
23A
___ eagle (4)
Starts with B, ends with DBALD→
24A
Medical professional, for short (3)
Starts with D, ends with CDOC→

Down

1D
The third "A" in AAA: Abbr. (4)
Starts with A, ends with NASSN→
3D
Big name in early DVRs (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTIVO→
4D
"___ seen better days" (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIVE→
5D
"Sex and the City" author Bushnell (7)
Starts with C, ends with ECANDACE→
6D
Part of an improv set (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESCENE→
7D
Layers of paint (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOATS→
8D
"All ready here" (5)
Starts with I, ends with TIMSET→
12D
Dog bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds (7)
Starts with S, ends with DSAMOYED→
15D
In need of a nap (5)
Starts with T, ends with DTIRED→
16D
___-Cola (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACOCA→
17D
Throw with force (4)
Starts with H, ends with LHURL→
18D
"Absolutely gorge!" (3)
Starts with F, ends with BFAB→
19D
Ambient musician Brian (3)
Starts with E, ends with OENO→
20D
Brief bit of time (3)
Starts with S, ends with CSEC→

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 July 31, 2026?+

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

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Room that may be accessible via a pull-down ladder (ATTIC); Chem. or bio. (SCI); Jewish period of mourning (SHIVA).

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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