NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 19. August, 2026
The Midi #24289 for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (12 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Unit of energy”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Professional screening bags at an airport (8 letters)
9 Across: 1997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiom (9 letters)
11 Across: Block of rock (3 letters)
12 Across: Alter ___ (3 letters)
13 Across: Child with military parents (8 letters)
17 Across: Boyfriend (4 letters)
18 Across: Specialized URL used in digital marketing (9 letters)
23 Across: Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country (4 letters)
24 Across: Pet name for a romantic partner (4 letters)
25 Across: Subsides, as the tide (4 letters)
26 Across: Minor obstacle (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarly (9 letters)
2 Down: Kind of nondairy milk (3 letters)
3 Down: "Really? Again?!" (3 letters)
4 Down: See 7-Down (3 letters)
5 Down: Rear-___ (auto mishap) (5 letters)
6 Down: Number of fingers held up when making a peace sign (3 letters)
7 Down: With 4-Down, popular name in baked goods (4 letters)
8 Down: Wrap at a frat party, say (4 letters)
10 Down: "What have you ___ for me?" (3 letters)
14 Down: Some images in a social media feed (5 letters)
15 Down: 7'6" Chinese hoops star ___ Ming (3 letters)
16 Down: Some flower producers (5 letters)
18 Down: Opposite of post- (3 letters)
19 Down: Burglarize (3 letters)
20 Down: McKellen who played Magneto (3 letters)
21 Down: Org. with the Knicks and Kings (3 letters)
22 Down: Beer barrel (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 29 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 19, 2026
How many clues are in the August 19, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24289, 2026-08-19) has 29 clues — 12 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the August 19, 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.