NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 5. October, 2026
The Midi #24489 for Monday, October 5, 2026 is a 9x10 grid with 32 clues (16 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Oh, my turn to bat!"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Severely hurt (4 letters)
9 Across: Phrase similar to "All sales are final" (9 letters)
11 Across: A helluva good time (9 letters)
12 Across: Airport bag checkers, for short (3 letters)
13 Across: Georgia politician who was the first U.S. senator born in the 1980s (9 letters)
19 Across: Deep-dish pizza chain, informally (4 letters)
20 Across: Annoyingly fussy (4 letters)
21 Across: Flat-topped hills (5 letters)
23 Across: ___Boost (Ford engine designed to improve fuel economy) (3 letters)
24 Across: Many an annoying internet ad (5 letters)
25 Across: Rowing tool (3 letters)
26 Across: "Sweet!" (4 letters)
27 Across: Big Pharma overseer, in brief (3 letters)
28 Across: ___ Age music (3 letters)
29 Across: A.T.M. withdrawal add-on (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: QB's error: Abbr. (3 letters)
2 Down: Onomatopoeia on some milk cartons (3 letters)
3 Down: Ornate vessel (3 letters)
4 Down: Basil-based pasta topper (10 letters)
5 Down: Simba's dad in "The Lion King" (6 letters)
6 Down: Dog's yap (3 letters)
7 Down: Shiba ___ (Japanese dog breed) (3 letters)
8 Down: Yahoo! alternative (3 letters)
10 Down: Throw, as a cornhole bag (4 letters)
13 Down: Word before "scare," "ship" or "shot" (4 letters)
14 Down: Result of walking a leadoff batter ... as seen in 11- and 13-Across? (5 letters)
15 Down: Lack of bias (6 letters)
16 Down: Unrepeated event ... as seen in 11- and 13-Across? (6 letters)
17 Down: False front (6 letters)
18 Down: Counterpart of faunae (6 letters)
22 Down: Gush forth (4 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 9x10 with 32 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 October 5, 2026
How many clues are in the October 5, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24489, 2026-10-05) has 32 clues — 16 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the October 5, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x10 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.