Today’s NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for November 7

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

Clues29
Across15
Down14
ThemeLeave Me Out of It

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

1A
Light run (3)
Starts with J, ends with GJOG→
4A
Landmass that includes Laos (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
8A
Like the vast majority of Bedouins (4)
Starts with A, ends with BARAB→
10A
Low-___ diet (4)
Starts with C, ends with BCARB→
11A
Fights to beat the rap, in brief? (9)
Starts with M, ends with SMCBATTLES→
13A
Take a breather (4)
Starts with R, ends with TREST→
19A
Botch (4)
Starts with F, ends with BFLUB→
20A
Lordly term of address (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESIRE→
22A
Privy to, as secret plans (4)
Starts with I, ends with NINON→
23A
Sixtieth of a min (3)
Starts with S, ends with CSEC→
24A
Government agents, for short (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFEDS→
25A
Tongue-clicking sound (3)
Starts with T, ends with KTSK→
26A
"I'd like to ___ you try" (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESEE→

Down

1D
Word after Def, Pearl or Space (3)
Starts with J, ends with MJAM→
2D
3D
Gift of ___ (3)
Starts with G, ends with BGAB→
4D
Pretends it's the case that (8)
Starts with A, ends with FACTSASIF→
6D
Fury (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIRE→
7D
Muscles retracted when doing the vacuum pose (3)
Starts with A, ends with SABS→
12D
14D
Org. with Lions and Bears, oh my! (3)
Starts with N, ends with LNFL→
15D
Top-tier celebrity's status (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALIST→
17D
Diminish, as trust / Was a passenger on (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERODE→

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 November 7, 2026?+

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

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Light run (JOG); Landmass that includes Laos (ASIA); Like the vast majority of Bedouins (ARAB).

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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