NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 29. September, 2026
The Midi #24428 for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (15 Across, 14 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Music media that followed cassettes”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Book jacket blurbs (4 letters)
8 Across: Tony-winning actress ___ Salonga (3 letters)
9 Across: Lounged around and did nothing (5 letters)
11 Across: Santa's little helper (3 letters)
12 Across: Event that's full of bull? (5 letters)
13 Across: Grassy expanse (5 letters)
15 Across: They're flashed at bouncers (3 letters)
16 Across: Expert archer in the Marvel Universe portrayed by Jeremy Renner (7 letters)
18 Across: Bean harvested to make chocolate (5 letters)
19 Across: Fit neatly together (8 letters)
22 Across: Pub pintful (3 letters)
23 Across: Coagulate (4 letters)
24 Across: Forbid (3 letters)
25 Across: Round of applause (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Music staff symbol (4 letters)
2 Down: Supermarket section where you might hear "Now serving ..." (4 letters)
3 Down: Sanctuary (9 letters)
4 Down: What some Audubon Society members do with binoculars ... or a hint to 16- and 19-Across? (9 letters)
5 Down: Ceremonial words (3 letters)
6 Down: An ___ but a goodie (5 letters)
7 Down: Like a run-down joint (5 letters)
10 Down: Two tablets, maybe (4 letters)
14 Down: String in a skate or a hoodie (4 letters)
17 Down: Marsupial that can sleep about 20 hours a day (5 letters)
18 Down: Flavor of some bottle-shaped gummies (4 letters)
19 Down: Little bit of cream (3 letters)
20 Down: Charged particle (3 letters)
21 Down: Business name abbreviation, in Britain (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 29, 2026
How many clues are in the September 29, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24428, 2026-09-29) has 29 clues — 15 Across and 14 Down.
What size is the September 29, 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.