NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 8. October, 2026
The Midi #24015 for Thursday, October 8, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (14 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Will you permit me, please?"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Top-level bosses, informally (4 letters)
9 Across: Ready for business (4 letters)
10 Across: Landed (on) (4 letters)
11 Across: This puzzle's inkblot image ... to a bug collector? (9 letters)
13 Across: Firefighter's tool (3 letters)
14 Across: Someone enjoying the slopes (5 letters)
16 Across: ... to a NASCAR fan? (9 letters)
20 Across: Card game with Skip and Reverse cards (3 letters)
21 Across: ___/her pronouns (3 letters)
22 Across: With 23-Across ... to a circus clown? (3 letters)
23 Across: See 22-Across (3 letters)
24 Across: Long-running NBC sketch show, for short (3 letters)
25 Across: DoorDash or Duolingo (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: "The Godfather" group, with "the" (3 letters)
2 Down: Kwik-E-Mart storekeeper on "The Simpsons" (3 letters)
3 Down: "So close, ___ so far" (3 letters)
4 Down: Amount consumed (6 letters)
5 Down: Professional path (6 letters)
6 Down: Film with the line "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" (3 letters)
7 Down: Lubricate (3 letters)
8 Down: Hangout for hogs (3 letters)
12 Down: Illuminated sign in movie theaters (4 letters)
14 Down: Make a frowny expression (5 letters)
15 Down: Worshiper of Jah (5 letters)
16 Down: Massage parlor offerings (4 letters)
17 Down: Unknown source, informally (4 letters)
18 Down: Nvidia product (4 letters)
19 Down: Hold on to (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 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 October 8, 2026
How many clues are in the October 8, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24015, 2026-10-08) has 29 clues — 14 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the October 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.