NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for August 8, 2026

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

Clues31
Across16
Down15
ThemeBang! Bang!

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
Fuss (3)
Starts with A, ends with OADO→
4A
Parts of a LinkedIn feed (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPOSTS→
9A
___ Angeles (3)
Starts with L, ends with SLOS→
10A
Less common belly button type (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOUTIE→
11A
Path of a three-point shot (3)
Starts with A, ends with CARC→
12A
Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOZONE→
13A
💥 (8)
Starts with K, ends with YKABLOOEY→
15A
Chinese zodiac animal for 2020 (3)
Starts with R, ends with TRAT→
16A
Informative TV spot, for short (3)
Starts with P, ends with APSA→
17A
💥 (6)
Starts with K, ends with MKABOOM→
20A
Piece of history (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
21A
People who might bend over backwards? (5)
Starts with Y, ends with SYOGIS→
25A
Waikiki welcome ring (3)
Starts with L, ends with ILEI→
26A
Nothing, in Spanish (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANADA→

Down

1D
___ carte menu (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
2D
Dweeb (4)
Starts with D, ends with KDORK→
4D
Foam noodle or beach ball (7)
Starts with P, ends with YPOOLTOY→
5D
Greek liqueur (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOUZO→
6D
Site of a brownstone tag sale (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTOOP→
8D
"Hasta la vista, baby!" (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASEEYA→
14D
Dim sum steamed bun (3)
Starts with B, ends with OBAO→
17D
Seaweed type (4)
Starts with K, ends with PKELP→
18D
Field of expertise (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
19D
Brother at a monastery (4)
Starts with M, ends with KMONK→
22D
23D
"To love and to cherish? Sounds good to me!" (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIDO→
24D
Sticky tree gunk (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSAP→

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 August 8, 2026?+

31 clues: 16 Across and 15 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Hanh Huynh and edited by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Fuss (ADO); Parts of a LinkedIn feed (POSTS); ___ Angeles (LOS).

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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