NYT Midi
Clear, as a cold windshield
Archive answer — July 25, 2026
5 Down
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“DEFOG” is the published 5-letter fill for 5 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue’s Saturday, July 25, 2026 appearance
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Down
19 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 5. Chihuahua, e.g.
Answer: DOG
- 8. ___ on the job
Answer: ASLEEP
- 10. Org. that monitors air and water quality
Answer: EPA
- 11. TWO DIGITS + TWO DIGITS = Evenly split
Answer: FIFTYFIFTY
- 14. What spectacles rest on
Answer: NOSE
- 15. DIGIT + DIGIT = Phone call sound
Answer: RINGRING
- 19. Caramel-filled, foil-wrapped treat
Answer: ROLO
- 20. "DIG IT" + "DIG IT" = "Roger that"
Answer: COOLCOOL
- 24. Quaint bathtub supports
Answer: CLAWS
- 26. Boundary
Answer: EDGE
- 27. It might be glazed or cream-filled
Answer: DONUT
- 28. Seaweed sushi wrapper
Answer: NORI
- 29. List in craft kit instructions
Answer: STEPS
- 30. ___ leches cake
Answer: TRES
Down
- 1. Spritelike
Answer: ELFIN
- 2. Reason for a redo, in tennis
Answer: LET
- 3. C major, e.g.
Answer: KEY
- 4. No. on a beach bottle
Answer: SPF
- 5. Clear, as a cold windshield
Answer: DEFOG
- 6. Chooses
Answer: OPTS
- 7. Marvin of Motown
Answer: GAYE
- 8. A ways away
Answer: AFAR
- 12. Opposite of guilty
Answer: INNOCENT
- 16. "Don't be so childish!"
Answer: GROWUP
- 17. Fowl resting places
Answer: ROOSTS
- 18. Not feeling well
Answer: ILL
- 20. Walking stick
Answer: CANE
- 21. One may cause you to sniff and grimace
Answer: ODOR
- 22. Shrek or Fiona
Answer: OGRE
- 23. Braids of orchids, perhaps
Answer: LEIS
- 24. Cassette tapes -> ___ -> MP3s
Answer: CDS
- 25. Batch at an auction
Answer: LOT
The answer to “Clear, as a cold windshield” in the NYT Midi Crossword is DEFOG — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 25, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Clear, as a cold windshield” answer
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Why does DEFOG fit?
DEFOG is the published 5-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Clear, as a cold windshield” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Clear, as a cold windshield”?
The answer is DEFOG.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: DEFOG.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for July 25, 2026 at 5-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the NYT Midi answers page for July 25, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.