NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 7. September, 2026
The Midi #24229 for Monday, September 7, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (11 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"The place where our brain and the universe meet," per Cézanne”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: "Semper Fi" group (7 letters)
8 Across: Black-and-yellow buzzer (9 letters)
10 Across: Bullfight cheer (3 letters)
11 Across: Some verbal hesitations (3 letters)
12 Across: "Who'da thunk it?!" (9 letters)
16 Across: "Yo te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) (3 letters)
17 Across: Nonverbal signal expressed in conversation (9 letters)
23 Across: Group activity where you may be going nowhere fast? (9 letters)
24 Across: "when do u land?" (3 letters)
25 Across: Labor Day cookout, e.g. ... or a phonetic hint to the shaded squares, when read from top to bottom (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Herbivore with a hump or two (5 letters)
2 Down: Sphere (3 letters)
3 Down: Rap's ___ Uzi Vert (3 letters)
4 Down: Number of times England has won the World Cup (3 letters)
5 Down: Rise up against authority (5 letters)
6 Down: Stubborn as a ___ (4 letters)
7 Down: Native of Belgrade (4 letters)
8 Down: Elegant add-on over wrapping paper (3 letters)
9 Down: Suffix with Japan or Vietnam (3 letters)
13 Down: Reclined (4 letters)
14 Down: Apple desktop computer (4 letters)
15 Down: Veg out (4 letters)
17 Down: Opposite of NNW (3 letters)
18 Down: Decide (to) (3 letters)
19 Down: Government org. based near the Potomac River (3 letters)
20 Down: Taxi (3 letters)
21 Down: Kind of charging port, for short (3 letters)
22 Down: Lawyer's title: Abbr. (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 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 September 7, 2026
How many clues are in the September 7, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24229, 2026-09-07) has 29 clues — 11 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the September 7, 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.