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Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle

Archive answer — July 29, 2026

25 Across

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Clue explained

“PINBALL” is the published 7-letter fill for 25 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

NYT Midi Crossword

This clue’s Wednesday, July 29, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Chewy yogurt mix-in
  2. 4PC port type
  3. 7Snorkeling gear, informally ... or levers in a 25-Across machine (and depicted at the bottom of this grid!)
  4. 10___ Mac ("Rumours" band)
  5. 12Devises, as a plan
  6. 14Penne ___ vodka
  7. 17"Jurassic Park" actor Sam
  8. 18Big name in condiments
  9. 20Film franchise with "Black Widow" and "Black Panther," for short
  10. 21Meat in a croque-monsieur
  11. 22Emergency allergy treatment device
  12. 25Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzlePINBALL
  13. 27Give a jump scare, say
  14. 28Neon or xenon

Down

17 clues
  1. 1___ the rails (out of control)
  2. 2Every bit
  3. 3Overtime preceder
  4. 4Until
  5. 5Attach, as a button
  6. 6In need of cash
  7. 8Nut in some sticky-sweet pies
  8. 9"Piece of cake!"
  9. 11___ de leche (Latin American confection)
  10. 13Plumber's tool ... or a pull-and-release rod in a 25-Across machine
  11. 14Massage moan
  12. 15Jumps
  13. 16Word after "speed" and "data"
  14. 19Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects
  15. 23Butter units
  16. 24Unwell
  17. 26Pester incessantly

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Chewy yogurt mix-in

    Answer: OAT

  2. 4. PC port type

    Answer: USB

  3. 7. Snorkeling gear, informally ... or levers in a 25-Across machine (and depicted at the bottom of this grid!)

    Answer: FLIPPERS

  4. 10. ___ Mac ("Rumours" band)

    Answer: FLEETWOOD

  5. 12. Devises, as a plan

    Answer: COOKSUP

  6. 14. Penne ___ vodka

    Answer: ALLA

  7. 17. "Jurassic Park" actor Sam

    Answer: NEILL

  8. 18. Big name in condiments

    Answer: HEINZ

  9. 20. Film franchise with "Black Widow" and "Black Panther," for short

    Answer: MCU

  10. 21. Meat in a croque-monsieur

    Answer: HAM

  11. 22. Emergency allergy treatment device

    Answer: EPIPEN

  12. 25. Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle

    Answer: PINBALL

  13. 27. Give a jump scare, say

    Answer: STARTLE

  14. 28. Neon or xenon

    Answer: GAS

Down

  1. 1. ___ the rails (out of control)

    Answer: OFF

  2. 2. Every bit

    Answer: ALL

  3. 3. Overtime preceder

    Answer: TIE

  4. 4. Until

    Answer: UPTO

  5. 5. Attach, as a button

    Answer: SEWON

  6. 6. In need of cash

    Answer: BROKE

  7. 8. Nut in some sticky-sweet pies

    Answer: PECAN

  8. 9. "Piece of cake!"

    Answer: SOSIMPLE

  9. 11. ___ de leche (Latin American confection)

    Answer: DULCE

  10. 13. Plumber's tool ... or a pull-and-release rod in a 25-Across machine

    Answer: PLUNGER

  11. 14. Massage moan

    Answer: AHH

  12. 15. Jumps

    Answer: LEAPS

  13. 16. Word after "speed" and "data"

    Answer: LIMIT

  14. 19. Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects

    Answer: ZEBRA

  15. 23. Butter units

    Answer: PATS

  16. 24. Unwell

    Answer: ILL

  17. 26. Pester incessantly

    Answer: NAG

The answer to “Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle” in the NYT Midi Crossword is PINBALL — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 29, 2026 at 25-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle” answer

PINBALL(7 letters)

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Why does PINBALL fit?

PINBALL is the published 7-letter answer at 25-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Classic arcade game visually depicted in this puzzle”?

The answer is PINBALL.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: PINBALL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Midi Crossword for July 29, 2026 at 25-Across.

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 29, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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