NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 13. October, 2026
The Midi #24172 for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (14 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “ID that's often memorized”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Ocean color (4 letters)
8 Across: Outer layer worn in winter (4 letters)
10 Across: Currency for Vatican City and San Marino (4 letters)
11 Across: "How ___!" (Stephanie Tanner's catchphrase on "Full House") (4 letters)
12 Across: Rock and ___ (4 letters)
13 Across: Most populous continent + Board game with black and white pieces (6 letters)
15 Across: Golf standard + "Moi," in English + The "S" of S.F. (8 letters)
18 Across: Jazz singer Jones (5 letters)
20 Across: Opposite of con + University of Tennessee athlete, for short + What every integer is divisible by (9 letters)
24 Across: Massachusetts town known for its witch trials (5 letters)
25 Across: Apple computer (3 letters)
26 Across: Old saying (5 letters)
27 Across: "Go find out!" (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Leftover bit (5 letters)
2 Down: John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King" (5 letters)
3 Down: Low point (5 letters)
4 Down: Hairspray can output (7 letters)
5 Down: Status ___ (3 letters)
6 Down: www.nytimes.com/crosswords, e.g. (3 letters)
7 Down: "You've got mail!" company (3 letters)
9 Down: The Mets, Nets or Jets (4 letters)
14 Down: Human ___ Project (6 letters)
16 Down: Enticing scent (5 letters)
17 Down: Grandmothers, affectionately (5 letters)
19 Down: "Darn it!" (4 letters)
20 Down: Ad featuring Smokey Bear, e.g., for short (3 letters)
21 Down: Awesome (3 letters)
22 Down: Greeting in Portugal (3 letters)
23 Down: Broc or cuke (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 30 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 13, 2026
How many clues are in the October 13, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24172, 2026-10-13) has 30 clues — 14 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the October 13, 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.