NYT Midi Crossword

August 21, 2026 Answers

“Hat Trick”
FridayBy Zhou Zhang and Kevin CurryEdited by Ian Livengood
30
Total
16
Across
14
Down
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About this puzzle

The NYT Midi Crossword sits squarely between the Mini and the full daily puzzle — usually a 7×7 or 9×9 grid that takes a confident solver about three to five minutes. Today's grid was constructed by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry and edited by Ian Livengood. The puzzle is titled “Hat Trick”. Tap any tile to reveal a single letter, or click a clue for the full breakdown with hints, letter analysis, and cross-puzzle history.