NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 12. October, 2026
The Midi #24390 for Monday, October 12, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 33 clues (15 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Place for a mud bath”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Not just mine (4 letters)
8 Across: Smooth-talking (4 letters)
9 Across: Brazilian dance (5 letters)
10 Across: Sailor's "Yes, sir!" (10 letters)
12 Across: R&B group with the 1995 #1 hit "Waterfalls" (3 letters)
13 Across: Let sleeping dogs ___ (3 letters)
14 Across: Trial figure giving a firsthand account (10 letters)
19 Across: Recede, as the tide (3 letters)
20 Across: One of two in the game Catan (3 letters)
21 Across: Assign a starting value, in computer programming lingo ... or a phonetic hint to 10- and 14-Across? (10 letters)
25 Across: Nods off for a bit (4 letters)
26 Across: Tied, as shoes (5 letters)
27 Across: Org. with the Nets and Knicks (3 letters)
28 Across: Tons and tons (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: In a crafty way (5 letters)
2 Down: Bishop, but not priest (5 letters)
3 Down: "Shark Tank" airer (3 letters)
4 Down: Like Cheerios and some breakfast bars (5 letters)
5 Down: Thurman of "Kill Bill" (3 letters)
6 Down: Slugger's stat (3 letters)
7 Down: First word in the names of seven counties in California (3 letters)
8 Down: Golden ___ Bridge (4 letters)
9 Down: "Ammunition" for a class clown (8 letters)
11 Down: It might be disproved by a 14-Across (5 letters)
15 Down: Moistens (4 letters)
16 Down: Order from a monarch, say (5 letters)
17 Down: S, M, L and XL (5 letters)
18 Down: N.C.A.A. bracket assignment (4 letters)
21 Down: Holiday ___ (3 letters)
22 Down: Catch red-handed (3 letters)
23 Down: Tap option at a craft brewery, for short (3 letters)
24 Down: Thai's neighbor (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 10x9 with 33 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 12, 2026
How many clues are in the October 12, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24390, 2026-10-12) has 33 clues — 15 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the October 12, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.