NYT Midi Crossword May 18, 2026 Answers
“Power Couples” · By Adrianne Baik · Edited by Ian Livengood
Every answer for the NYT Midi Crossword from May 18, 2026. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
1A"___ ! ... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears hit)4 5AStrike zone assessors4 9AStudy for the SAT, say4 10ABrand of party cups used in flip cup4 11AStayed chill9 13ATattoo removal option5 14AGo blond, perhaps3 15AFlow barrier3 17AEnjoyed an 18-Down, say3 20AWhat two fingers up might symbolize5 24AConcept that's above criticism, metaphorically9 26APotential post-exercise symptom4 27ANot busy4 28A[Just like that ... it's gone!]4 29AMakes a scene?4Down
1DOctober birthstone4 2DShamu, for one4 3DNonhuman family members4 4DGo 90 in a 65, say5 5DL.A. school with a Cinematic Arts department3 6DAura4 7DScheme4 8DPart of a shoe that gets worn down4 12DArrange, as a shawl5 16D___ training (P.R. work for celebrities)5 17D"Right away!"4 18DItem topped with salsa and guacamole, maybe4 19DAudio issue on Zoom call4 21D"Highway to Hell" band ... or a hint to the "power couples" inside 11- and 24-Across4 22DN.F.L. athlete whose helmet features a horseshoe4 23DFemale sheep4 25DOne making calls3Frequently Asked Questions
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