NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 26. August, 2026
The Midi #23778 for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (14 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"That ___ say ..." ("I mean ...")”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Aunt, in Spanish (3 letters)
8 Across: Engagement at the end of "Hamilton" (4 letters)
9 Across: Playful tap on the nose (4 letters)
10 Across: "Oh, that was me lying" (9 letters)
12 Across: Walking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.? (8 letters)
13 Across: Get ___ of (throw out) (3 letters)
14 Across: The panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.? (9 letters)
20 Across: Skinny woodwind instrument (4 letters)
21 Across: (base x height)/2, for a triangle (4 letters)
22 Across: "Is This Thing On?" actress Laura (4 letters)
23 Across: Air mattress annoyance (4 letters)
24 Across: Took a good look at (4 letters)
25 Across: Traditional stories (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: "Understood" (4 letters)
2 Down: Sport in which the highest rank is yokozuna (4 letters)
3 Down: Blue-green color (4 letters)
4 Down: Buddy from way back (9 letters)
5 Down: Classic film dog with a repetitive name (4 letters)
6 Down: "Will settle up later" slips (4 letters)
7 Down: TikTok or Threads (3 letters)
9 Down: Swan song? (8 letters)
11 Down: Awe-inspiring (4 letters)
14 Down: What these Morse letters aptly spell: -.-. --- -.. . (4 letters)
15 Down: Follow orders (4 letters)
16 Down: "That's not nearly enough!" (4 letters)
17 Down: Cookie that may be twisted open (4 letters)
18 Down: Not distant (4 letters)
19 Down: Japanese rice wine (4 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 26, 2026
How many clues are in the August 26, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23778, 2026-08-26) has 29 clues — 14 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the August 26, 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.