NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 11. August, 2026
The Midi #24166 for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 33 clues (15 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Grain grown in paddies”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Features of some non-straightened hair (5 letters)
10 Across: Large-screen movie format (4 letters)
11 Across: From Korea or Kuwait, say (5 letters)
12 Across: Iconic 1942 film co-starring Humphrey Bogart ... and 25-Across in Spanish (10 letters)
14 Across: Breakfast fare that can be folded or rolled (6 letters)
15 Across: Beer container with a tap (3 letters)
16 Across: Uno + dos (4 letters)
18 Across: Not safe, in baseball (3 letters)
21 Across: Haul, from the Yiddish (6 letters)
25 Across: Landmark in Washington, D.C. ... and 12-Across in English (10 letters)
27 Across: Moon-related (5 letters)
28 Across: Totally captivated (4 letters)
29 Across: Animal that can go into temporary paralysis when flipped on its back (5 letters)
30 Across: Musical thing a singer can "carry" (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Puerto ___ (4 letters)
2 Down: Muslim prayer leader (4 letters)
3 Down: "In ___ you missed it ..." (4 letters)
4 Down: Glorify (5 letters)
5 Down: Pasadena school that manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, informally (7 letters)
6 Down: Co-host of the 2026 World Cup (3 letters)
7 Down: Ice skating venue (4 letters)
8 Down: Shoestring (4 letters)
9 Down: Unexpected obstacle (4 letters)
13 Down: Go ___ (completely lose control) (7 letters)
17 Down: Far from tall (5 letters)
18 Down: Hooting birds (4 letters)
19 Down: "Nope" (4 letters)
20 Down: ___ Weymouth, bassist for Talking Heads (4 letters)
22 Down: Hawaiian feast (4 letters)
23 Down: "Monday Night Football" channel (4 letters)
24 Down: Comedian Davidson (4 letters)
26 Down: La Brea ___ Pits (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 10x9 with 33 clues, and its longest answer is 10 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 11, 2026
How many clues are in the August 11, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24166, 2026-08-11) has 33 clues — 15 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the August 11, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.