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Midi Crossword Clues, Hints & Answers for July 16, 2026

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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This archive page covers the Midi Crossword from Thursday, July 16, 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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Down clues & answers

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

across

1. Promising words at the altar: IDO
4. The lady over there: SHE
7. Furry swimmer with whiskers: OTTER
9. Tip of a ballet shoe: TOE
10. [The letters of RESERVOIR, in a circle]: SPRINGROLL
12. Historical periods: ERAS
13. Cry at a fútbol game: OLE
14. Thick stack of cash: WAD
15. Job for an attorney: CASE
17. [The letters of EXECUTIVE, in a circle]: HEADBAND
20. Creative person's inspiration: MUSE
21. Big boss at the top, in brief: CEO
23. Teensy little bit: TAD
24. Food item in a hard or soft shell: TACO
25. [The letters of THERAPIST, in a circle]: SHRINKWRAP
28. Fine and dandy: AOK
29. Loud: NOISY
30. ___ Fields (big name in cookies): MRS
31. Hairpiece for Halloween, perhaps: WIG

down

1. "How sweet ___!": ITIS
2. Home for a lion: DEN
3. Alternative to .com and .biz: ORG
4. Vehicles that may end up in a chop shop: STOLENCARS
5. Golfer's target: HOLE
6. Wriggler in a coral reef: EEL
7. Media mogul with a book club: OPRAH
8. Legally protects, as a brand name: TRADEMARKS
10. Use needle and thread: SEW
11. Civil rights icon Parks: ROSA
15. Many music purchases in the '90s, for short: CDS
16. 1860s president, familiarly: ABE
18. German carmaker whose logo has four rings: AUDI
19. Tooth problem: DECAY
22. Alley-___ (basketball play): OOP
23. God whose chariot is pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr: THOR
24. Itty-bitty branch: TWIG
25. Uncle ___: SAM
26. Opposite of SSE: NNW
27. Fish in a Japanese pond: KOI

Hints and full breakdown for Jul 15

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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.