NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 22. October, 2026
The Midi #24468 for Thursday, October 22, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 26 clues (11 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Distributes playing cards”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Phil ___, lead singer/drummer of Genesis (7 letters)
8 Across: Phil ___, winner of World Series of Poker bracelets in five different decades (8 letters)
10 Across: Retirement savings plan, for short (3 letters)
11 Across: Some natural hairstyles (5 letters)
13 Across: It "warms you a bit but the warming is temporary," per Marilyn Monroe (4 letters)
14 Across: I.C.U. drip lines (3 letters)
17 Across: Partner of improved (3 letters)
18 Across: Champagne bucket grabbers (8 letters)
21 Across: Phil ___, longtime TV talk show host (7 letters)
22 Across: Phil ___, co-founder of Nike (6 letters)
Down
1 Down: Real go-getter (4 letters)
2 Down: Jazz singer Fitzgerald (4 letters)
3 Down: 100% (3 letters)
4 Down: Capital of Peru (4 letters)
5 Down: Extinguish, as a candle (5 letters)
6 Down: The N.F.L.'s Bears, on scoreboards (3 letters)
7 Down: Odd or bizarre (7 letters)
9 Down: Realtors' listings (5 letters)
12 Down: Work with needle and thread (3 letters)
14 Down: Clickable image (4 letters)
15 Down: Word before "vidi" and "vici" in Caesar's boast (4 letters)
16 Down: Norse mythology's Eikthyrnir (whose antlers drip water that fills the world's rivers), e.g. (4 letters)
18 Down: Texter's "No idea" (3 letters)
19 Down: "NOW it's clear to me!" (3 letters)
20 Down: Pistachio or pecan (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 26 clues, and its longest answer is 8 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 22, 2026
How many clues are in the October 22, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24468, 2026-10-22) has 26 clues — 11 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the October 22, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
8 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.