New York Times Midi Crossword Hints Released for July 31, 2026

The New York Times published its Midi crossword for Friday, July 31 2026. The puzzle uses a 9×9 grid with 29 clues (14 across, 15 down) and incorporates a phonetic gimmick in marked squares. Official hints include entries such as ATTIC (room with a pull‑down ladder), SCI (common abbreviation for chemistry and biology), SHIVA (Jewish mourning period), COM (web address suffix), SEVENSEAS (domain for sailors), NEO (opposite of paleo), DANTE (author of the Divine Comedy), TAMEST (least spicy), and CHICO (California city west of Reno). The full set of answers and additional hints were made available alongside the puzzle description, offering solvers a balanced challenge that blends everyday vocabulary, pop‑culture references, and classic crossword elements.