NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for May 16, 2026
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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.
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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.
Done for today? Try The Mini, NYT Crossword, Wordle, all with hints first and answers behind a reveal.
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Midi FAQ
How many clues are in the Midi for May 16, 2026?+
32 clues: 16 Across and 16 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Jeremy Newton and edited by Ian Livengood.
What are some answers in today’s Midi?+
For example: Joke around in good fun (JEST); Owns (HAS); Nebraska's biggest city (OMAHA).
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.
