NYT Midi Crossword

July 29, 2026 Answers

“On Tilt”

WednesdayBy Olivia Mitra FramkeEdited 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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Across 14

Chewy yogurt mix-in

PC port type

Snorkeling gear, informally ... or levers in a 25-Across machine (and depicted at the bottom of this grid!)

___ Mac ("Rumours" band)

Devises, as a plan

Penne ___ vodka

"Jurassic Park" actor Sam

Big name in condiments

Film franchise with "Black Widow" and "Black Panther," for short

Meat in a croque-monsieur

Emergency allergy treatment device

Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle

Give a jump scare, say

Neon or xenon

Down 17

___ the rails (out of control)

Nut in some sticky-sweet pies

"Piece of cake!"

___ de leche (Latin American confection)

Plumber's tool ... or a pull-and-release rod in a 25-Across machine

Massage moan

Jumps

Word after "speed" and "data"

Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects

Butter units

Unwell

Pester incessantly

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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 Olivia Mitra Framke and edited by Ian Livengood. The puzzle is titled “On Tilt”. Tap any tile to reveal a single letter, or click a clue for the full breakdown with hints, letter analysis, and cross-puzzle history.