NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 6. September, 2026
The Midi #23540 for Sunday, September 6, 2026 is a 10x10 grid with 34 clues (17 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Frozen desserts”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: "Funny!" (3 letters)
8 Across: See 16-Down (6 letters)
11 Across: Mysterious sighting up above, in brief (3 letters)
12 Across: Cow's sounds in "Old MacDonald" (6 letters)
13 Across: Undergarment associated with fittings (3 letters)
14 Across: 2018 movie starring Sandra Bullock (7 letters)
16 Across: 1995 movie starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (7 letters)
17 Across: Alias abbreviation (3 letters)
19 Across: Test that measures brain waves, in brief (3 letters)
20 Across: "You're just ... giving up?" (9 letters)
24 Across: Arrived (4 letters)
25 Across: Paranasal cavity (5 letters)
27 Across: Skin care brand (4 letters)
28 Across: Words from Hamlet that sound like 23-Down (4 letters)
29 Across: Shade close to beige (3 letters)
30 Across: Cancel (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Tech company nicknamed "Big Blue" (3 letters)
2 Down: Someone who might get a large compensation package (3 letters)
3 Down: Alter ___ (3 letters)
4 Down: "The Lion King" protagonist (5 letters)
5 Down: Spousal nickname (5 letters)
6 Down: Picked-out hairstyles (5 letters)
7 Down: April Fools' Day undertaking (4 letters)
9 Down: "I have zero clue" (6 letters)
10 Down: Frozen desserts (7 letters)
15 Down: Watch a beagle or a bloodhound (6 letters)
16 Down: With 8-Across, 2005 movie starring Christian Bale (6 letters)
17 Down: Wide tie (5 letters)
18 Down: Eucalyptus muncher (5 letters)
21 Down: Uninspired opener on a dating app, perhaps (3 letters)
22 Down: Privy to (4 letters)
23 Down: Streaming service where you might expect to find the movies in this puzzle (say it out loud!)? (4 letters)
26 Down: Word before drive or education (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 10x10 with 34 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 September 6, 2026
How many clues are in the September 6, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23540, 2026-09-06) has 34 clues — 17 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the September 6, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x10 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.