NYT Midi Crossword

August 6, 2026 Answers

“Hello, Sailor!”

ThursdayBy Ian Livengood

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Across 15

Avoided an infielder's tag, maybe

Teacher's evaluation

Become fatigued

Important time periods

___ Erikson, noted 11th-century explorer

___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer

Function

Nonverbal "yes"

___ the Horrible, comics character with a horned helmet

Altoids holder

Something thrown into a fountain when making a wish

One of six that make up a hexagon

Step on a ladder

What ballet dancers can balance on

Down 15

"Gateway to the West" city: Abbr.

"In ___ of gifts ..."

From Kilkenny or Kildare

Vanquishing

Cause of adolescent rebellion, perhaps

Pre-streaming device, in brief

"Gonna pay ya back later" note

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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 Ian Livengood. The puzzle is titled “Hello, Sailor!”. Tap any tile to reveal a single letter, or click a clue for the full breakdown with hints, letter analysis, and cross-puzzle history.