Midi Crossword Hints & Answer Today – Nov 5, 2026
Today's Midi Crossword Hints
9-Across means jet black, like squid ink
16-Across is a fried squid appetizer
26-Across is the mail service whose state codes spell out several Across answers
NYT Midi Crossword Answer
Prep, as Thanksgiving potatoes
4 lettersUnwanted email from a bot
4 lettersJet black
4 lettersFolk story
4 lettersButton clicked to bypass ads on YouTube videos
4 letters"I get that ___"
4 letters"Good grief!"
8 lettersAnimal in a 2007 Pixar film
3 lettersAppetizer made with squid
8 lettersOften-spotty hotel amenity
4 letters"Zounds!"
4 lettersMerit
4 lettersClownfish in a 2003 Pixar film
4 lettersReserve, as a hotel room
4 lettersMail org. whose two-letter abbreviations are used to spell 9-, 13-, 16- and 24-Across
4 lettersJapanese soup
4 lettersEgyptian symbol known as the "key of life"
4 lettersLose traction
4 lettersClickable text in a news article
9 lettersWhere "Sleep" and "Shut down" actions are found on a Windows PC
9 lettersHolder of a hidden quarter, perhaps
4 letters___ vera
4 lettersRendezvoused with
3 lettersSmall battery size
3 lettersFarewell pronounced like "chow"
4 lettersNatural hairstyle
4 lettersGets on in years
4 lettersWheelchair-accessible incline
4 lettersWords exchanged at a wedding
4 letters"Charlotte's ___"
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What is today's NYT Midi Crossword answer?
The NYT Midi Crossword answer for November 5, 2026 is Across: 1A: MASH, 5A: SPAM, 9A: INKY, 10A: TALE, 11A: SKIP, 12A: ALOT, 13A: OHDEARME, 15A: RAT, 16A: CALAMARI, 21A: WIFI, 22A: EGAD, 23A: EARN, 24A: NEMO, 25A: BOOK, 26A: USPS.
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About NYT Midi Crossword
The Midi is The New York Times' mid-sized daily crossword, sitting between the 5x5 Mini and the full 15x15 puzzle. Most grids are 9x9 or 11x11 and take around 5 to 10 minutes. This page has today's NYT Midi crossword hints and the full Midi crossword answers.
How to play NYT Midi Crossword
Click a square and type the answer for the highlighted clue, switching between Across and Down as you go. Grids are usually 9x9 or 11x11, with some days using a slightly different shape.
The Midi doesn't always have a theme, but some puzzles add playful touches like shading or a clue that comments on the grid itself. The puzzle is complete when every square is filled correctly.
NYT Midi CrosswordTips & Strategies
- Start with fill-in-the-blank clues and short answers; they give you the crossing letters for longer entries.
- If you usually solve the Mini, treat the Midi as four Minis: work one corner at a time.
- Watch for a theme hinted at by the longest answers or by any shaded squares.
- Match the clue's tense and number; a plural clue usually means a plural answer.
- If a corner stalls, move on and come back; fresh crossings often unlock it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find today's NYT Midi crossword answers?
This page shows today's Midi crossword hints first and the full answers behind a reveal button.
How big is the NYT Midi crossword?
Most Midi grids are 9x9 or 11x11, between the 5x5 Mini and the 15x15 daily crossword.
How long does the Midi take?
It's designed to take around 5 to 10 minutes.
Where can I play the NYT Midi?
The Midi is available through New York Times Games on the website and the NYT Games app.
Does the Midi have a theme?
Not always. Some days have a theme or visual touches, others are themeless.