NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 26. September, 2026
The Midi #24222 for Saturday, September 26, 2026 is a 10x10 grid with 36 clues (19 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Birth month for many Libras: Abbr.”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Tardy animal in "Alice in Wonderland" (6 letters)
10 Across: Animal from Down Under, for short (3 letters)
11 Across: Low tie score (6 letters)
12 Across: Comic-___ (3 letters)
13 Across: Position (6 letters)
14 Across: Defense that might lead to exoneration (5 letters)
16 Across: Contracts that protect corporate secrets, in brief (4 letters)
17 Across: Loosen, as a knot (5 letters)
19 Across: Interest stat (3 letters)
21 Across: 2025 Nia DaCosta film based on a Henrik Ibsen play (5 letters)
24 Across: Fermented apple juice (5 letters)
26 Across: Profile ___ (3 letters)
27 Across: Formalwear named after a New York village (6 letters)
28 Across: Campfire residue (3 letters)
29 Across: Word that's notoriously difficult to find a rhyme for (6 letters)
30 Across: Surface a Zamboni resurfaces (3 letters)
31 Across: Analyze, as a sentence (5 letters)
32 Across: Fishing tool (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Killer whale (4 letters)
2 Down: "Be ___" ("Act casual") (4 letters)
3 Down: Morrison who wrote "Sula" (4 letters)
4 Down: Substance applied to violin bows (5 letters)
5 Down: Unwelcome picnic "guest" (3 letters)
6 Down: Brimless cap (6 letters)
7 Down: Package deal at a cat shelter (like the one depicted in this puzzle!) (10 letters)
8 Down: ___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination) (4 letters)
9 Down: Cannon "ammo" at sporting events (4 letters)
15 Down: Great hardships (7 letters)
18 Down: Pang, as of pain (5 letters)
19 Down: Honda's luxury line (5 letters)
20 Down: Studio behind "Coco," but not "Cocoon" (5 letters)
22 Down: Music genre associated with a glittering ball (5 letters)
23 Down: Had some post-Pilates pain, say (5 letters)
25 Down: Outermost part (4 letters)
27 Down: Uppermost part (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 36 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 September 26, 2026
How many clues are in the September 26, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24222, 2026-09-26) has 36 clues — 19 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the September 26, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x10 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.