NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 17. October, 2026
The Midi #24450 for Saturday, October 17, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Anti-rash powder”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: "I need this, like, yesterday!" (4 letters)
9 Across: Mosquito bite symptom (4 letters)
10 Across: Chemical element one before zirconium, alphabetically (4 letters)
11 Across: Zilch (4 letters)
12 Across: Golf hazard smoothed by a rake (4 letters)
13 Across: Singer Carly ___ Jepsen (3 letters)
15 Across: You might get one when sitting in a chair that swivels (7 letters)
19 Across: "I ___ run!" (5 letters)
20 Across: Actress Long of "Michael" (3 letters)
22 Across: Purple dishes topped with granola and fruit, as suggested by this puzzle's circled letters (9 letters)
24 Across: Fake bait in a tackle box (4 letters)
25 Across: Stink (4 letters)
26 Across: Without changes (4 letters)
27 Across: Does some back-of-the-envelope calculations (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Sturdy sardines container (3 letters)
2 Down: Take it one day ___ time (3 letters)
3 Down: Digital screen variety, for short (3 letters)
4 Down: Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity (9 letters)
5 Down: Ancient Mexican empire (5 letters)
6 Down: Courteous title (3 letters)
7 Down: "Saturday Night Live" alum Gasteyer (3 letters)
8 Down: Doctor seen for routine physicals, for short (3 letters)
14 Down: Many an Algerian (4 letters)
15 Down: ___-pocus (5 letters)
16 Down: Company that helped kick-start the popularity of video games (5 letters)
17 Down: Not married (5 letters)
18 Down: Like many backsplashes and showers (5 letters)
19 Down: Fancy party (4 letters)
21 Down: Requests (4 letters)
23 Down: Pop singer Rita (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 17, 2026
How many clues are in the October 17, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24450, 2026-10-17) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the October 17, 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.