NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 23. October, 2026
The Midi #24063 for Friday, October 23, 2026 is a 9x11 grid with 38 clues (14 Across, 24 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Heavens, by another name”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Utter (3 letters)
7 Across: Tally the points (9 letters)
11 Across: Hoofed mammals that can weigh over 2,000 pounds (9 letters)
12 Across: Small battery size (3 letters)
13 Across: Lacking charisma (9 letters)
19 Across: Liquid boiled to make maple syrup (3 letters)
20 Across: Pool workout unit (3 letters)
21 Across: Strength and zeal (9 letters)
25 Across: ___ tai (rum-based cocktail) (3 letters)
26 Across: Tinder or Hinge (9 letters)
32 Across: Snow fall? (9 letters)
33 Across: Sass (3 letters)
34 Across: Betsy, by another name (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Genre similar to reggae (3 letters)
2 Down: Jennings of "Jeopardy!" (3 letters)
3 Down: Thus far (3 letters)
4 Down: Soak (up) (3 letters)
5 Down: Bob Dylan's "The Times They ___ a-Changin'" (3 letters)
6 Down: Word of assent (3 letters)
8 Down: Fruit with a bulbous base (4 letters)
9 Down: Serena ___ (rare tennis feat) (4 letters)
10 Down: Gift for naughty kids (4 letters)
13 Down: Long-running forensics show (3 letters)
14 Down: Solo who said "Look, your worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me" (3 letters)
15 Down: Appropriate (3 letters)
16 Down: Ex-QB Manning (3 letters)
17 Down: Had a rest, maybe (3 letters)
18 Down: "I ___ with my little eye ..." (3 letters)
22 Down: "S.N.L." alum Wakim (4 letters)
23 Down: Granny, to some (4 letters)
24 Down: Put pen to paper, say (4 letters)
26 Down: Indian lentil dish (3 letters)
27 Down: Bird-related: Prefix (3 letters)
28 Down: Dance form with percussive shoes (3 letters)
29 Down: Common knee injury site, for short (3 letters)
30 Down: The Eagles, on scoreboards (3 letters)
31 Down: Candy with collectible dispensers (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 9x11 with 38 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 23, 2026
How many clues are in the October 23, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24063, 2026-10-23) has 38 clues — 14 Across and 24 Down.
What size is the October 23, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x11 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.