NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 20. October, 2026
The Midi #24395 for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 is a 11x9 grid with 36 clues (16 Across, 20 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Aftermath of a scrape”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Body part targeted by bench presses (5 letters)
10 Across: Punxsutawney ___ (4 letters)
11 Across: Party with a piñata, perhaps (6 letters)
12 Across: Worker associated with a red truck (11 letters)
14 Across: Word before a maiden name, from the French (3 letters)
15 Across: Discord or Dropbox (3 letters)
16 Across: "Nonsense!" (10 letters)
21 Across: Up to the task (4 letters)
22 Across: Puppy's bark (3 letters)
23 Across: With 25-Across, shelters from the sun ... or what some squares in 12- and 16-Across do? (5 letters)
25 Across: See 23-Across (5 letters)
29 Across: Marge Simpson's pet name for her husband (5 letters)
30 Across: Polynesian island nation (5 letters)
31 Across: Sort in order of preference (4 letters)
32 Across: In first place (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Initials on a beach bottle (3 letters)
2 Down: Tai ___ (martial art) (3 letters)
3 Down: Breathe it in! (3 letters)
4 Down: Didn't stand out from the crowd (9 letters)
5 Down: What becomes a butt after it's bummed, informally (3 letters)
6 Down: "That's kinda funny" (3 letters)
7 Down: "Cómo ___?" (5 letters)
8 Down: N.B.A. star Curry (5 letters)
9 Down: Waterproof cover (4 letters)
11 Down: Impassioned (5 letters)
13 Down: Extra charge (3 letters)
16 Down: Thwack, as a piñata (4 letters)
17 Down: Absolutely despise (5 letters)
18 Down: Llong-necked animall lliving near Llima? (5 letters)
19 Down: "Same here" (5 letters)
20 Down: Garment for a chef (5 letters)
24 Down: Interjection that aptly rhymes with "shriek" (3 letters)
26 Down: Doc who might treat a sinus infection (3 letters)
27 Down: Sense of self (3 letters)
28 Down: Sticky liquid (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 11x9 with 36 clues, and its longest answer is 11 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 20, 2026
How many clues are in the October 20, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24395, 2026-10-20) has 36 clues — 16 Across and 20 Down.
What size is the October 20, 2026 Midi grid?
A 11x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
11 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.