NYT Midi Crossword

July 27, 2026 Answers

“Cutting Board”

MondayBy Erica Hsiung WojcikEdited by Ian Livengood

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How it works: Each clue shows empty tiles for its answer length — tap a tile to reveal that letter, or click the clue itself for the full SEO answer page with letter analysis and cross-puzzle history.

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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 Erica Hsiung Wojcik and edited by Ian Livengood. The puzzle is titled “Cutting Board”. Tap any tile to reveal a single letter, or click a clue for the full breakdown with hints, letter analysis, and cross-puzzle history.