NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 8. September, 2026
The Midi #24306 for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (14 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Ending with half or hard”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Hem and ___ (be indecisive) (3 letters)
7 Across: Airport code for the City of Brotherly Love (3 letters)
8 Across: Military higher-ups, collectively (5 letters)
11 Across: Experimental model (9 letters)
13 Across: Sport whose competitors are known as rikishi (4 letters)
14 Across: Cat's quiet call (3 letters)
15 Across: "Please, have at it!" (8 letters)
18 Across: Sheepish mother? (3 letters)
19 Across: N.B.A. rarities, for short ... or what 11- and 15-Across contain (9 letters)
25 Across: ___ loss (hit to one's coolness, in Gen Z slang) (4 letters)
26 Across: Penny, Kenny or Jenny (4 letters)
27 Across: Default search engine for Microsoft Edge (4 letters)
28 Across: Variety show bit (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Home screen array (4 letters)
2 Down: [No clue] (5 letters)
3 Down: What some action film scenes and sports replays are shown in (5 letters)
4 Down: "Curb Your Enthusiasm" airer (3 letters)
5 Down: The "A" of MoMA (3 letters)
6 Down: Robotaxi company based in Silicon Valley (5 letters)
9 Down: Shoot, as lava from a volcano (4 letters)
10 Down: Stitched (4 letters)
12 Down: Common trade show freebie (7 letters)
16 Down: Woodsy ___, mascot who says "Give a hoot! Don't pollute!" (3 letters)
17 Down: Stereotypically angsty individuals (5 letters)
19 Down: Dollop (3 letters)
20 Down: French assent (3 letters)
21 Down: Coffee container (3 letters)
22 Down: Sturdy shade tree (3 letters)
23 Down: "OMG, I do NOT need to know that!" (3 letters)
24 Down: Tennis match division (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 31 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 8, 2026
How many clues are in the September 8, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24306, 2026-09-08) has 31 clues — 14 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the September 8, 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.