NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 9. August, 2026
The Midi #23416 for Sunday, August 9, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (15 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Utters”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Treats, as a sprained ankle (4 letters)
9 Across: Wilson of "Wedding Crashers" (4 letters)
10 Across: Anxiety about skipping a party, for short (4 letters)
11 Across: Pumpkin carving season (4 letters)
12 Across: "___ a Fun Age" (2019 best-selling book) (4 letters)
13 Across: Up to, informally (3 letters)
14 Across: Keanu Reeves's role in "The Matrix" (3 letters)
15 Across: How herbs and spices may be added, in a recipe (7 letters)
19 Across: Modern rock band fronted by Jeff Tweedy (5 letters)
20 Across: Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle? (9 letters)
24 Across: Track shape (4 letters)
25 Across: Italian city with an attraction tilted like this clue's letters (4 letters)
26 Across: Term of endearment akin to "sweetie" (4 letters)
27 Across: Digital marketplace for crafters (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Word before launch or taco (4 letters)
2 Down: Look forward to (5 letters)
3 Down: Part of a pickup line in New York? (9 letters)
4 Down: The letters missing from comedy actor "Adam _a_d_er," fittingly (3 letters)
5 Down: Hypotheticals (3 letters)
6 Down: "For sure!" (9 letters)
7 Down: Awards show host (5 letters)
8 Down: Manhattan neighborhood near Greenwich Village (4 letters)
16 Down: This puzzle's is "Take the L" (5 letters)
17 Down: Boxer Muhammad (3 letters)
18 Down: Listerine rival (5 letters)
20 Down: Weep (3 letters)
21 Down: Actress Longoria (3 letters)
22 Down: Pompous sort (3 letters)
23 Down: Set (down) (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 9, 2026
How many clues are in the August 9, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23416, 2026-08-09) has 30 clues — 15 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the August 9, 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.