NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 29. August, 2026
The Midi #24122 for Saturday, August 29, 2026 is a 9x10 grid with 30 clues (16 Across, 14 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Gently throw”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Some graduate student workers, for short (3 letters)
8 Across: "Let's do it!" (4 letters)
9 Across: ___ full circle (4 letters)
10 Across: Baby's early word, maybe (4 letters)
11 Across: Among (4 letters)
12 Across: Chain that offers "flights" of pancakes (4 letters)
13 Across: Actress Headey of "Game of Thrones" (4 letters)
14 Across: Bloom that doesn't actually roar (9 letters)
16 Across: "Awkward Black Girl" creator Issa (3 letters)
17 Across: Got on, as a plane (7 letters)
21 Across: Bloom that doesn't actually fit on an animal's paw (8 letters)
22 Across: Cookie with a limited edition "Firecracker Pop" variety (4 letters)
23 Across: Shark feature (3 letters)
24 Across: N.Y.C. train station beneath M.S.G. (4 letters)
25 Across: Travel by plane (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Far from bold (5 letters)
2 Down: Big city in the Cornhusker State (5 letters)
3 Down: He "says" a lot of things, in a children's game (5 letters)
4 Down: Bloom that doesn't actually have a mouth full of fangs (10 letters)
5 Down: Marisa of "My Cousin Vinny" (5 letters)
6 Down: ___ acid (protein building block) (5 letters)
7 Down: Sentra or Sonata (5 letters)
9 Down: Canceled, as plans (9 letters)
15 Down: ___ Grey tea (4 letters)
17 Down: Total snoozefest (4 letters)
18 Down: Wagon pullers (4 letters)
19 Down: Wicked (4 letters)
20 Down: Say it ain't so! (4 letters)
21 Down: Overly fancy fella (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 9x10 with 30 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 29, 2026
How many clues are in the August 29, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24122, 2026-08-29) has 30 clues — 16 Across and 14 Down.
What size is the August 29, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x10 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.