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Midi Crossword Clues, Hints & Answers for July 6, 2026

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Monday, July 6, 2026

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This archive page covers the Midi Crossword from Monday, July 6, 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.

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

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Down clues & answers

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Sunday, July 5, 2026

across

1. Skipped over in speech, as letters of a word: ELIDED
7. Credit alternative: CASH
11. Dance move performed at a hoedown: DOSIDO
12. Kind of sax or clarinet: ALTO
13. "The plan is on!": ITSAGO
14. "___ on truckin'!": KEEP
15. Fantasy football transaction: TRADE
16. Flood preventer: LEVEE
17. Got away: ESCAPED
19. Paper purchase: REAM
22. Commotion: ADO
23. Burnt ___ (barbecue dish): ENDS
24. Route created to avoid city traffic: BYPASS
28. Network that aired "Room Raiders" and "Cribs": MTV
29. Prompt, as one's memory: JOG
30. .: DOT
31. Place to see an indoor concert: ARENA
33. Bakery enticement: AROMA
35. Continue, as a subscription: RENEW
36. Expectant parents' tote: GOBAG
37. Kind of low-carb, high-fat diet: KETO
38. "Humble" home: ABODE

down

1. Find and fix typos: EDIT
2. Long Tolkien saga, for short: LOTR
3. Actress Rae of "Barbie": ISSA
4. Bejeweled crowns: DIADEMS
5. Cubes have twelve of them: EDGES
6. Scooby-___: DOO
7. Birthday party treat served on a stick: CAKEPOP
8. Motrin competitor: ALEVE
9. Knight's ride: STEED
10. Optimistic feeling: HOPE
16. Singer/actress who won a Golden Globe, Grammy and Oscar for her work in "A Star Is Born": LADYGAGA
18. Vacation destination in Mexico, familiarly: CABO
19. Comment: REMARK
20. French appetizer ... or American main course: ENTREE
21. ___ calendar (pre-Christmas purchase): ADVENT
25. Popular dish in the Philippines: ADOBO
26. Super angry: SOMAD
27. Put on, as a play: STAGE
29. Body part that drops in surprise: JAW
32. Keanu's role in "The Matrix": NEO
34. Steal from: ROB

Hints and full breakdown for Jul 5

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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.