NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 17. August, 2026
The Midi #23596 for Monday, August 17, 2026 is a 11x9 grid with 36 clues (15 Across, 21 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Question with an obvious answer”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Ish (5 letters)
11 Across: Not together (5 letters)
12 Across: Like some specialized committees (5 letters)
13 Across: Miraculous solution to a complicated problem (11 letters)
15 Across: Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short (3 letters)
16 Across: "Headphones On" pop star Addison ___ (3 letters)
17 Across: "Unfortunately, that's true" (8 letters)
22 Across: Fire (up) (3 letters)
23 Across: In favor of (3 letters)
25 Across: Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruit (11 letters)
30 Across: Something an influencer might "chase" (5 letters)
31 Across: Participate in a spin class (5 letters)
32 Across: Asks to show ID (5 letters)
33 Across: Like questions in 20 Questions (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Angry Birds or Candy Crush (4 letters)
2 Down: Apple tablet (4 letters)
3 Down: Underground rock? (5 letters)
4 Down: Diagnostic scan, for short (3 letters)
5 Down: "You get the idea" (3 letters)
6 Down: Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State Park (5 letters)
7 Down: Did nothing (5 letters)
8 Down: Org. for Ducks and Penguins (3 letters)
9 Down: Bambi's mom, for one (3 letters)
10 Down: Play pretend (3 letters)
14 Down: Praise for a diva (5 letters)
18 Down: Impostor (5 letters)
19 Down: Has a flat, perhaps? (5 letters)
20 Down: Potatoes, by another name (5 letters)
21 Down: Brain, but not mind (5 letters)
24 Down: Capital of Norway (4 letters)
25 Down: Email discreetly (3 letters)
26 Down: ___ carte menu (3 letters)
27 Down: Neither's partner (3 letters)
28 Down: Mole, for one (3 letters)
29 Down: Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim) (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 11x9 with 36 clues, and its longest answer is 11 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 17, 2026
How many clues are in the August 17, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23596, 2026-08-17) has 36 clues — 15 Across and 21 Down.
What size is the August 17, 2026 Midi grid?
A 11x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
11 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.