NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 24. August, 2026
The Midi #24352 for Monday, August 24, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 32 clues (15 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Mimicked”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Significant weight (4 letters)
9 Across: Small fastener on a jet or denim jeans (5 letters)
11 Across: Scary fairy tale character (4 letters)
12 Across: "North" star, 1994 (10 letters)
14 Across: North Star (7 letters)
15 Across: Quarterback's throw: Abbr. (3 letters)
16 Across: Prominent features of Pinocchio costumes (5 letters)
20 Across: Kristen of "Bridesmaids" (4 letters)
23 Across: Pet with claws and paws (3 letters)
24 Across: North Star State (9 letters)
26 Across: Ancient builder of the Sacsayhuamán fortress (4 letters)
27 Across: "___ sesame!" (4 letters)
28 Across: Muted shade of gray (3 letters)
29 Across: Curve (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: South American flatbread (5 letters)
2 Down: "Cabin crew, prepare for landing" speaker (5 letters)
3 Down: Wicked doppelgängers (9 letters)
4 Down: ___ vu (odd sense of familiarity) (4 letters)
5 Down: "Oh yeah? Spell it out for me" (5 letters)
6 Down: Self-image (3 letters)
7 Down: Move to and ___ (3 letters)
8 Down: Ben Stiller's character in "There's Something About Mary" (3 letters)
10 Down: Road sealing material (3 letters)
13 Down: Movable joint on a door (5 letters)
17 Down: Brand of mouthwash (5 letters)
18 Down: Gobbled up (5 letters)
19 Down: Booth at a state fair, e.g. (5 letters)
21 Down: Approximate length of an adult pinky toe (4 letters)
22 Down: Tempest ___ teapot (3 letters)
24 Down: The Heat, on scoreboards (3 letters)
25 Down: Cry loudly (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 32 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 24, 2026
How many clues are in the August 24, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24352, 2026-08-24) has 32 clues — 15 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the August 24, 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.