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Midi Crossword Clues, Hints & Answers for October 19, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026

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This archive page covers the Midi Crossword from Monday, October 19, 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.

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

Across clues & answers

  1. 1

    ___ Ossoff, first millennial U.S. senator

  2. 4

    Deg. from Chicago Booth or N.Y.U. Stern

  3. 7

    The "A" of U.A.E.

  4. 9

    Jelly ___ (colorful candy)

  5. 10

    Diner handout

  6. 11

    Home to Jordan and Japan

  7. 12

    Ring given to a lover?

  8. 14

    Ending with "book" or "cook," on social media

  9. 15

    Split the check

  10. 19

    Sushi wrapper

  11. 20

    [Don't forget about me!]

  12. 22

    Ancient worshiper of the god Viracocha

  13. 23

    Classic pie crust ingredient

  14. 24

    Bluish-green hue

  15. 25

    They might have their own table during holiday meals

Down clues & answers

  1. 1

    Doorframe part

  2. 2

    Cookie mixed into some milkshakes

  3. 3

    Prefix meaning "one-billionth"

  4. 4

    Geological formation common in the Southwest

  5. 5

    Suddenly flake on some plans

  6. 6

    Extremely particular

  7. 8

    Cheeky mistake?

  8. 9

    Sassy insolence ... or an alternate title for this puzzle?

  9. 13

    Personal pronoun often represented by a single letter

  10. 15

    "___ Girl" (Gillian Flynn thriller)

  11. 16

    Friend of the pod?

  12. 17

    Tea, in Hindi

  13. 18

    Group of cattle

  14. 19

    Trivial point to "pick"

  15. 21

    OB/GYNs, e.g.

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Previous Midi Crossword answer

Sunday, October 18, 2026

across

  • 1. Honey-glazed meat: HAM
  • 4. "___ whiz!": GEE
  • 7. Earth-conscious prefix: ECO
  • 8. Like some hair ... or 24-Across after an 18-Across?: CURLY
  • 10. TV type, for short: LCD
  • 11. Japanese cartoon art: ANIME
  • 12. New Jersey's capital: TRENTON
  • 14. Currency in Finland and France: EURO
  • 15. Hits up on social media, casually: DMS
  • 18. Form of tenant protest: RENTSTRIKE
  • 22. Winnerless result: TIE
  • 23. French word before a birth name: NEE
  • 24. At the present moment: CURRENTLY
  • 27. R&B singer Erykah: BADU
  • 28. Personal or state slogan: MOTTO
  • 29. Instrument that an orchestra tunes to: OBOE
  • 30. Person who has visions: SEER
  • 31. Huge amount ... or 12-Across after an 18-Across?: TON
  • 32. Rabbit relative: HARE

down

  • 1. With 17-Down, haphazardly: HELTER
  • 2. Accumulate: ACCRUE
  • 3. Antithesis of ancient: MODERN
  • 4. Dating app with a mask logo: GRINDR
  • 5. Tree with helicopter seeds: ELM
  • 6. "The Bluest ___" (Toni Morrison novel): EYE
  • 8. Inspiration for many "purr" puns: CAT
  • 9. Game with Reverse cards: UNO
  • 13. "That's a lie!": NOTTRUE
  • 16. Beverage also known as pudina chai: MINTTEA
  • 17. See 1-Down: SKELTER
  • 19. Knight's title: SIR
  • 20. Abound: TEEM
  • 21. Donkey friend of Winnie-the-Pooh: EEYORE
  • 24. Mexican tourist destination, familiarly: CABO
  • 25. Thick Japanese noodle: UDON
  • 26. Snack: NOSH
  • 27. Social media "user" with no brain: BOT
Hints and full breakdown for Oct 18

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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.