NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for June 18, 2026

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

Clues29
Across13
Down16
ThemeContinuous Wave

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
Opposite of failure (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSUCCESS→
8A
Italian brand of espresso machines (8)
Starts with D, ends with IDELONGHI→
9A
In bed, but not lying down (9)
Starts with S, ends with PSITTINGUP→
10A
Tin or tungsten (5)
Starts with M, ends with LMETAL→
11A
"So gross" (3)
Starts with U, ends with HUGH→
12A
High-priced fur (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESABLE→
17A
"Head, Shoulders, Knees and ___" (4)
Starts with T, ends with STOES→
19A
"Check it out!" (4)
Starts with L, ends with KLOOK→
22A
See 20-Across (7)
Starts with G, ends with EGOODBYE→
23A
Out of the ordinary (7)
Starts with U, ends with LUNUSUAL→
24A
Was introduced to (3)
Starts with M, ends with TMET→
25A
"Your" of yore (3)
Starts with T, ends with YTHY→

Down

1D
Establish how things are going to go (10)
Starts with S, ends with ESETTHETONE→
2D
Competitor of Sephora (4)
Starts with U, ends with AULTA→
3D
Winds like a snake (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOILS→
4D
Abby Phillip's network (3)
Starts with C, ends with NCNN→
5D
Something cracked by a baker (3)
Starts with E, ends with GEGG→
6D
Moo ___ pork (3)
Starts with S, ends with USHU→
7D
Drink in small quantities (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSIP→
8D
Soccer legend ___ Maradona (5)
Starts with D, ends with ODIEGO→
9D
Spicy BookTok fodder (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSMUT→
13D
Very nearly (6)
Starts with A, ends with TALLBUT→
14D
"Take that!" (6)
Starts with B, ends with HBOOYAH→
15D
In need of some company (6)
Starts with L, ends with YLONELY→
16D
Test of heart activity, for short (3)
Starts with E, ends with GEKG→
18D
Holler (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSHOUT→
21D
People who take pitches from writers: Abbr. (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEDS→
22D

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 June 18, 2026?+

29 clues: 13 Across and 16 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Erik Agard and edited by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Opposite of failure (SUCCESS); Italian brand of espresso machines (DELONGHI); In bed, but not lying down (SITTINGUP).

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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