NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 10. October, 2026
The Midi #24435 for Saturday, October 10, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (14 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Undergarment supporter”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: "Same for me!" (5 letters)
9 Across: Fashion designer Claiborne (3 letters)
10 Across: Christopher who directed "The Odyssey" (5 letters)
11 Across: Post-credits scene, perhaps (9 letters)
13 Across: Consider (to be) (4 letters)
14 Across: Dating profile blurb (3 letters)
15 Across: Magician in a straitjacket and handcuffs, maybe (9 letters)
18 Across: Letters written by a debtor (3 letters)
19 Across: Person who needs to always be in charge (9 letters)
25 Across: Q: What's more dangerous than being with a fool? A: Fooling with a ___! (3 letters)
26 Across: Thin and graceful (5 letters)
27 Across: Bill Clinton's instrument (3 letters)
28 Across: Indian restaurant basketful (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Piece of grass (5 letters)
2 Down: Agitates, with "up" (5 letters)
3 Down: Ancient resident of Tenochtitlán (5 letters)
4 Down: Novelist Patchett (3 letters)
5 Down: Landscaper's supply (3 letters)
6 Down: Suspect's story (5 letters)
7 Down: Nail salon treatments, casually (5 letters)
8 Down: Gold block at Fort Knox (5 letters)
12 Down: Alternative to a Slack message (5 letters)
16 Down: "o.m.g. i'm dead." (4 letters)
17 Down: Shroud of ___ (venerated cloth) (5 letters)
19 Down: "Survivor" network (3 letters)
20 Down: Beverage that may accompany jam and bread (3 letters)
21 Down: Tyrannosaurus ___ (3 letters)
22 Down: Airport flight posting, for short (3 letters)
23 Down: Light bulb moment exclamation (3 letters)
24 Down: Comedian Jeong (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 October 10, 2026
How many clues are in the October 10, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24435, 2026-10-10) has 31 clues — 14 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the October 10, 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.