NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 22. August, 2026
The Midi #24018 for Saturday, August 22, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 33 clues (16 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “TikTok and Twitch”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Associations, for short (4 letters)
9 Across: Word meaning bland that shares the first three letters of "bland" (4 letters)
10 Across: Wander about (4 letters)
11 Across: Attract with bait (4 letters)
12 Across: Furry red resident of Sesame Street (4 letters)
13 Across: Superlative suffix (3 letters)
14 Across: A flamingo often stands on just one (3 letters)
15 Across: Solid-colored items used in 29-Across (number them in order!) (7 letters)
19 Across: Vehicle one might "catch" (3 letters)
20 Across: "Ciao for now!" (4 letters)
23 Across: Big brass instrument (4 letters)
27 Across: One who's hero-worshiped (4 letters)
28 Across: Admiring from ___ (4 letters)
29 Across: Game in which you might sink this puzzle's circled squares (4 letters)
30 Across: Capital to which "all roads lead" (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: In a good position (to) (4 letters)
2 Down: Unnamed guest on an R.S.V.P., say (5 letters)
3 Down: Sequel (5 letters)
4 Down: That lady (3 letters)
5 Down: Mine cart contents (3 letters)
6 Down: Go from Free Parking to Atlantic Avenue, in Monopoly (5 letters)
7 Down: Dramatic end to the World Series (5 letters)
8 Down: Urban air pollution (4 letters)
16 Down: Golf match format for a trio (5 letters)
17 Down: Prince's "I Would Die ___" (2 letters)
18 Down: Top-rated, as a hotel or restaurant (5 letters)
20 Down: Little piece of advice (3 letters)
21 Down: Big fuss about nothing (3 letters)
22 Down: Also (3 letters)
24 Down: Mystery in the sky, in brief (3 letters)
25 Down: Noise made by a collision (3 letters)
26 Down: "___ we having fun yet?" (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 33 clues, and its longest answer is 7 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 22, 2026
How many clues are in the August 22, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24018, 2026-08-22) has 33 clues — 16 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the August 22, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.