NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 3. September, 2026
The Midi #23354 for Thursday, September 3, 2026 is a 9x10 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Quibble that's "picked"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Wild guess (4 letters)
8 Across: Alter ___ (3 letters)
9 Across: "Pitched" shelter (4 letters)
10 Across: Oar-propelled vessels (8 letters)
12 Across: Air-conditioning coolant (5 letters)
13 Across: Onetime retail partner of Sears (7 letters)
18 Across: Rare hit in baseball (6 letters)
19 Across: Dull person (4 letters)
22 Across: "This 2,000 pound truck weighs ___!" (4 letters)
23 Across: Country now known as Zimbabwe (8 letters)
25 Across: "Ready, ___, fire!" (3 letters)
26 Across: Quick kiss (4 letters)
27 Across: Spinner in the final frame of "Inception" (3 letters)
28 Across: Queries (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Big name in foam darts (4 letters)
2 Down: Frankenstein's assistant (4 letters)
3 Down: Eiffel ___ (5 letters)
4 Down: Sean Penn's character in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," for one (6 letters)
5 Down: Beverage that's steeped (3 letters)
6 Down: Insect in a "farm" (3 letters)
7 Down: Megapopular K-pop group (3 letters)
11 Down: Kicked out (6 letters)
14 Down: Prejudices (6 letters)
15 Down: Slight increase (6 letters)
16 Down: Outerwear for hobbit costumes (6 letters)
17 Down: Movie character who says "I only exist within the warmth of your gaze. Without it, I'm just another blond guy who can't do flips" (3 letters)
19 Down: Little snot (4 letters)
20 Down: State whose three largest cities start with the letter "C" (4 letters)
21 Down: Lopsided victory (4 letters)
24 Down: Clean air org. (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 31 clues, and its longest answer is 8 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 September 3, 2026
How many clues are in the September 3, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23354, 2026-09-03) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the September 3, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x10 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
8 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.