NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 7. August, 2026
The Midi #24239 for Friday, August 7, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (15 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Michelangelo sculpture in the Vatican”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Winged nocturnal animal (3 letters)
9 Across: Milk source on a dairy cow (5 letters)
10 Across: ___ de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (3 letters)
11 Across: What covers the eyes of 8-Down/17-Across (9 letters)
13 Across: Rep.'s counterpart in Congress (3 letters)
14 Across: Ahead of schedule (5 letters)
15 Across: Check point? (4 letters)
17 Across: See 8-Down (7 letters)
20 Across: "Pulled" barbecue meat (4 letters)
21 Across: Affirmative head motions (4 letters)
23 Across: Jelly bean-filled plastic holiday toys (4 letters)
24 Across: "Abracadabra" singer Lady ___ (4 letters)
25 Across: Remnant of a cigar (3 letters)
26 Across: Superman enemy ___ Luthor (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: British taverns (4 letters)
2 Down: Doing nothing (4 letters)
3 Down: City that's home to the National Museum of Scotland (9 letters)
4 Down: Cube root of 1,000 (3 letters)
5 Down: Passionate (6 letters)
6 Down: Smell from a garbage truck (4 letters)
7 Down: Document that says "I hereby bequeath ..." (4 letters)
8 Down: With 17-Across, paragon of fairness (4 letters)
12 Down: Putting on an act (6 letters)
16 Down: Inquires (about) (4 letters)
17 Down: Runs at an easy pace (4 letters)
18 Down: What Santa gives naughty children (4 letters)
19 Down: Sharp part of a sword (4 letters)
20 Down: Little green vegetable (3 letters)
22 Down: Instrument that might be used as the "J" in a "Jazz Club" sign (3 letters)
How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword sits between the quick Mini and the full daily crossword in size. Its grid is larger than the Mini's, with longer theme entries and slightly harder clues, but it's still a quick solve. Today's Midi is 9x9 with 30 clues, and its longest answer is 9 letters.
- Mid-Sized Grid Features longer answer entries and richer vocabulary themes than the standard Mini puzzle.
- Layered Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for letter bounds (first & last letter) before revealing full solution entries.
- Archive Access Select past dates using the date selector above to browse historical Midi puzzle solutions and clue archives.
NYT Midi FAQ for August 7, 2026
How many clues are in the August 7, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24239, 2026-08-07) has 30 clues — 15 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the August 7, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.