NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 28. August, 2026
The Midi #24201 for Friday, August 28, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 33 clues (15 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Frittata ingredients”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Fortuneteller's card (5 letters)
10 Across: ___ Bunny (Bugs Bunny's love interest) (4 letters)
11 Across: State whose standard license plate once had an image of a potato on it (5 letters)
12 Across: Spark a relationship on Tinder, say (10 letters)
14 Across: Author Patchett (3 letters)
15 Across: "I told you so!" (3 letters)
16 Across: Throw in the towel (6 letters)
19 Across: Musician Bega or Reed (3 letters)
20 Across: "You are what you ___" (3 letters)
23 Across: Instruction on a gumball machine (10 letters)
27 Across: Laugh at a joke, in a way (5 letters)
28 Across: Thingy (4 letters)
29 Across: Wearing them with sandals may be considered a fashion faux pas (5 letters)
30 Across: Fella (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Ice queen in "Frozen" (4 letters)
2 Down: Hospital patient's attire (4 letters)
3 Down: Gleam (5 letters)
4 Down: Raw ingredient in maple syrup (3 letters)
5 Down: Lose steam (7 letters)
6 Down: "Au revoir!" (5 letters)
7 Down: Use for an old shirt (3 letters)
8 Down: "I can't believe I didn't get that" (3 letters)
9 Down: Tater ___ (3 letters)
13 Down: Competitive video gaming (7 letters)
17 Down: Smart ___ (wise guy) (5 letters)
18 Down: They're shown in a full smile (5 letters)
21 Down: Word with code, map or rug (4 letters)
22 Down: Seasonal mall elf, say (4 letters)
23 Down: Org. offering a "Free File" option (3 letters)
24 Down: Start of something new? (3 letters)
25 Down: The Kings, on N.B.A. scoreboards (3 letters)
26 Down: Beverage with Orange Lavaburst and Boppin' Strawberry varieties (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 33 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 28, 2026
How many clues are in the August 28, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24201, 2026-08-28) has 33 clues — 15 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the August 28, 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.