NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 18. October, 2026
The Midi #23538 for Sunday, October 18, 2026 is a 10x11 grid with 37 clues (19 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Honey-glazed meat”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: "___ whiz!" (3 letters)
7 Across: Earth-conscious prefix (3 letters)
8 Across: Like some hair ... or 24-Across after an 18-Across? (5 letters)
10 Across: TV type, for short (3 letters)
11 Across: Japanese cartoon art (5 letters)
12 Across: New Jersey's capital (7 letters)
14 Across: Currency in Finland and France (4 letters)
15 Across: Hits up on social media, casually (3 letters)
18 Across: Form of tenant protest (10 letters)
22 Across: Winnerless result (3 letters)
23 Across: French word before a birth name (3 letters)
24 Across: At the present moment (9 letters)
27 Across: R&B singer Erykah (4 letters)
28 Across: Personal or state slogan (5 letters)
29 Across: Instrument that an orchestra tunes to (4 letters)
30 Across: Person who has visions (4 letters)
31 Across: Huge amount ... or 12-Across after an 18-Across? (3 letters)
32 Across: Rabbit relative (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: With 17-Down, haphazardly (6 letters)
2 Down: Accumulate (6 letters)
3 Down: Antithesis of ancient (6 letters)
4 Down: Dating app with a mask logo (6 letters)
5 Down: Tree with helicopter seeds (3 letters)
6 Down: "The Bluest ___" (Toni Morrison novel) (3 letters)
8 Down: Inspiration for many "purr" puns (3 letters)
9 Down: Game with Reverse cards (3 letters)
13 Down: "That's a lie!" (7 letters)
16 Down: Beverage also known as pudina chai (7 letters)
17 Down: See 1-Down (7 letters)
19 Down: Knight's title (3 letters)
20 Down: Abound (4 letters)
21 Down: Donkey friend of Winnie-the-Pooh (6 letters)
24 Down: Mexican tourist destination, familiarly (4 letters)
25 Down: Thick Japanese noodle (4 letters)
26 Down: Snack (4 letters)
27 Down: Social media "user" with no brain (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 10x11 with 37 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 18, 2026
How many clues are in the October 18, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23538, 2026-10-18) has 37 clues — 19 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the October 18, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x11 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.