NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 11. October, 2026
The Midi #24052 for Sunday, October 11, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (16 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “___-benefit analysis”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Practical joke (3 letters)
8 Across: Wood commonly used for building model airplanes (5 letters)
10 Across: Be in debt (3 letters)
11 Across: Some variety show pieces [Fox] (5 letters)
12 Across: "If you ask me ...," in a text (3 letters)
13 Across: Browser irritant [Seal] (7 letters)
15 Across: Tel Aviv's land: Abbr. (3 letters)
16 Across: Zero (4 letters)
17 Across: Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep] (6 letters)
19 Across: Like a limbo bar at the end of the game (3 letters)
20 Across: Word repeated in a nursery song before "We all fall down" (5 letters)
24 Across: "Snug ___ bug ..." (3 letters)
25 Across: Diving equipment [Bear] (5 letters)
26 Across: Answer sheet (3 letters)
27 Across: Leisure pursuit (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: "60 Minutes" network (3 letters)
2 Down: Acorn-producing tree (3 letters)
3 Down: Leaves unobtrusively (9 letters)
4 Down: Weather event with lightning, briefly (6 letters)
5 Down: Start selling shares on the stock market, in Wall St. slang (5 letters)
6 Down: "Shucks!" (5 letters)
7 Down: Crystal-filled rock (5 letters)
9 Down: Egyptian snake (3 letters)
14 Down: Agcy. that designates World Heritage Sites (6 letters)
15 Down: "You beat me!" (5 letters)
17 Down: Criticism (4 letters)
18 Down: Festive party (4 letters)
21 Down: Chicago O'Hare or Philadelphia International, for American Airlines (3 letters)
22 Down: ___ and flow (3 letters)
23 Down: Remark (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 11, 2026
How many clues are in the October 11, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24052, 2026-10-11) has 31 clues — 16 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the October 11, 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.