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Midi Crossword Clues, Hints & Answers for April 25, 2026

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

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This archive page covers the Midi Crossword from Saturday, April 25, 2026. The Midi is a mid-sized daily crossword that sits between the quick Mini and the full daily puzzle. It takes longer than a coffee break but less than a lunch hour. Hints come first and the solution stays hidden until you ask for it.

34 clues · jump to Across or Down. Tap a tile for one letter, or Answer for the whole word.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

across

1. Somersaults: FLIPS
6. Looped into an email surreptitiously: BCCED
11. Bedding material: LINEN
12. "Hey, ___, what's the answer to 12-Across in today's Midi?": ALEXA
13. Game show host: EMCEE
14. One seeing to piano repairs: TUNER
15. "Things look great for us once again!": WEARESOBACK
17. Red wine choice, familiarly: ZIN
18. Cafe that might serve macchiatos and cortados: ESPRESSOBAR
26. Product from Adidas or Asics: SHOE
27. Painter Magritte: RENE
28. Musical group with steel pans and bongos: CALYPSOBAND
32. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio ___ Bad Bunny: AKA
33. Printer supply: INK
34. Panther or puma: CAT
35. Calligrapher's tool: PEN
36. Road paving goo: TAR
37. ___ Miss (S.E.C. team): OLE
38. What a long meeting never seems to do: END
39. Place for a massage: SPA
40. Govt. org for cyber threat analysts: NSA

down

1. Soared: FLEW
2. Light green shade: LIME
3. Early builder of Machu Picchu: INCA
4. Look curiously: PEER
5. Reason to say "Bless you!": SNEEZE
6. Things held by relay race runners and maestros: BATONS
7. Alternative to ♠️, ♥️ or ♦️, in a deck of cards: CLUB
8. John ___, W.W.E. wrestler-turned-actor: CENA
9. C-suite member: EXEC
10. Unlit: DARK
16. Family nickname: SIS
18. Compact Ford S.U.V.: ESCAPE
19. How 007 likes his martinis: SHAKEN
20. Warsaw is its capital: POLAND
21. Singer Lana Del ___: REY
22. Shape of a gumball: ORB
23. Light in a lighthouse: BEACON
24. Historical records: ANNALS
25. Colorful caffeine-free brew: REDTEA
29. Painful things to bite into in cherries: PITS
30. "___, crackle, pop": SNAP
31. Pod vegetable in Creole cuisine: OKRA

Hints and full breakdown for Apr 24

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What to expect from the Midi

The Midi uses a grid around nine squares wide, with a few dozen clues in total. That size leaves room for longer answers and a light theme, while keeping the clues approachable. It is a good stepping stone if the Mini feels too short and the main crossword feels daunting.

Tips for mid-size grids

Look for the long entries. The longest Across and Down answers often share the theme. Crack one and the others follow.
Read the question mark. A clue ending in "?" signals wordplay or a pun rather than a straight definition.
Abbreviations match. If the clue is abbreviated (e.g. "Dept."), the answer usually is too.
Move around the grid. If a section stalls, start somewhere new; fresh crossings will help when you return.
Take one letter, not the answer. Our tiles let you reveal a single letter so you keep the satisfaction of finishing.

Midi Crossword FAQ

How long does the Midi take?

Most solvers finish in five to fifteen minutes, depending on the day and how familiar the theme is.

Is there a yesterday page for the Midi?

Every past Midi has its own page in our Midi archive, with the same hints and reveal tools.

Can a solver help with a single clue?

Yes. Enter the pattern you have (e.g. C?A?E) into our crossword solver to list matching words.