NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 14. October, 2026
The Midi #24455 for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 32 clues (15 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Spherical object”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Thwarts, as a plan (5 letters)
9 Across: Affirmative vote (3 letters)
10 Across: Fan of fine fare (6 letters)
11 Across: Consider possible, but not guaranteed (10 letters)
13 Across: Dark (5 letters)
14 Across: ___ Fifth Avenue (4 letters)
15 Across: Country that's home to Vat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage site (4 letters)
17 Across: Eddie Murphy's character in "Beverly Hills Cop" (9 letters)
22 Across: Orangutans have long ones (4 letters)
23 Across: Clichéd and overused, as a phrase (5 letters)
24 Across: Fruit whose name is 75% vowels (4 letters)
25 Across: Standing upright (5 letters)
26 Across: Org. (4 letters)
27 Across: Sch. near Washington Square Park in Manhattan (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Honolulu locale (4 letters)
2 Down: Actor Gosling (4 letters)
3 Down: Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker (4 letters)
4 Down: Animal with "fennec" and "arctic" species (3 letters)
5 Down: "I messed up!" (9 letters)
6 Down: Notion (4 letters)
7 Down: Puppy "kiss" (4 letters)
8 Down: Filming locations (4 letters)
10 Down: ___ position (curled-up pose) (5 letters)
12 Down: Enters one by one (7 letters)
16 Down: Frequently (5 letters)
17 Down: Paths of beer pong shots (4 letters)
18 Down: Dec. 25 (4 letters)
19 Down: "In ___ of gifts ..." (4 letters)
20 Down: And so on: Abbr. (3 letters)
21 Down: So far (3 letters)
22 Down: One level below the big leagues (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 32 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 14, 2026
How many clues are in the October 14, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24455, 2026-10-14) has 32 clues — 15 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the October 14, 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.