NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 14. August, 2026
The Midi #24137 for Friday, August 14, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 31 clues (14 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Naughty, naughty"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Actress Milano of "Who's the Boss?" (6 letters)
10 Across: Game with Wild Draw Four cards (3 letters)
11 Across: Deadly (6 letters)
12 Across: Cutie pie who grills sausages and steaks in 21-Across? (10 letters)
14 Across: Off over yonder (4 letters)
15 Across: A.C.C. school in Charlottesville (3 letters)
16 Across: Washing machine setting at a college in 21-Across? (8 letters)
20 Across: Knight's horse (5 letters)
21 Across: Country known for shortening everyday words ... as hinted at in 12- and 16-Across? (9 letters)
25 Across: "You know the ___!" (5 letters)
26 Across: Protein-rich ramen topper (3 letters)
27 Across: Building add-on (5 letters)
28 Across: Ghost sound (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Low-pitched brass instrument (4 letters)
2 Down: Big mix-up (5 letters)
3 Down: Muslim's holy book, in one spelling (5 letters)
4 Down: Actress Wong (3 letters)
5 Down: Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Sunisa ___ (3 letters)
6 Down: Since Jan. 1, on pay stubs (3 letters)
7 Down: "Want me to leave?" (9 letters)
8 Down: Rash soother (5 letters)
9 Down: Penne ___ vodka (4 letters)
13 Down: Prickly part of a brush (7 letters)
17 Down: PC command for "cut" (5 letters)
18 Down: Vote in favor (3 letters)
19 Down: One photographed on the red carpet, informally (5 letters)
21 Down: Best-selling children's book "___ Twist, Scientist" (3 letters)
22 Down: Still-life vessel (3 letters)
23 Down: Pride, greed or envy (3 letters)
24 Down: Prior to now (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 31 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 14, 2026
How many clues are in the August 14, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24137, 2026-08-14) has 31 clues — 14 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the August 14, 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.