NYT Midi Crossword

June 16, 2026 Answers

“Stock Characters”

TuesdayBy Ian Livengood

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Across 14

[Gasp!]

Subject of the W.W. II book "Normandy '44"

Apt stock ticker symbol for ... Petco

... Ferrari

Things kids may jump into in the fall

Like some challenging marathon terrain

Baseball legend Ripken

Sudden inability to putt or throw a baseball, informally

Listen to

Served without ice, as a drink

Down 15

Bird with excellent night vision

Garden tool for weeding

Wyle of "The Pitt"

Cops

Activity for a dentist, construction worker or oil prospector

Teardrop-shaped fruit

Bill of ___

... Harley-Davidson

... Molson Coors

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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 “Stock Characters”. Tap any tile to reveal a single letter, or click a clue for the full breakdown with hints, letter analysis, and cross-puzzle history.