NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 24. October, 2026
The Midi #24474 for Saturday, October 24, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 32 clues (16 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Nah, not for me"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Maple syrup source (3 letters)
8 Across: Vocal range for Tracy Chapman and Toni Braxton (4 letters)
9 Across: Basketball hoops (4 letters)
10 Across: Pixar's first sequel with Buzz Lightyear and Woody (9 letters)
12 Across: Magic spell (3 letters)
13 Across: "Of course, monsieur!" (3 letters)
14 Across: Letters aptly missing from coral r_ _f s_itherer (3 letters)
15 Across: Airport code for an Arizona hub (3 letters)
17 Across: Convention center event (4 letters)
21 Across: Sob (4 letters)
22 Across: Simple conveyance up a ski mountain (4 letters)
23 Across: ___ Rozanov, Russian hockey player on "Heated Rivalry" (4 letters)
24 Across: Firm (up), as muscles (4 letters)
25 Across: Super-big film format (4 letters)
26 Across: Old flames (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: This is the way! (4 letters)
2 Down: Balm ingredient (4 letters)
3 Down: River of Hades (4 letters)
4 Down: Distress call at sea (3 letters)
5 Down: Apple's digital assistant (4 letters)
6 Down: Actress/podcaster Poehler (3 letters)
7 Down: Popular Sony console released in 2000, familiarly ... or one way to describe the letters in this puzzle's shaded squares (3 letters)
9 Down: Wheel of fortune? (8 letters)
11 Down: Often-stubbed body part (3 letters)
14 Down: Pharmacy product with the slogan "Gentle overnight relief you can trust" (5 letters)
15 Down: ___ Sunday (pre-Easter observance) (4 letters)
16 Down: Informal greeting (4 letters)
18 Down: Popular Microsoft console ... or what is formed by this puzzle's circled squares? (4 letters)
19 Down: Section of a window (4 letters)
20 Down: Mined rocks (4 letters)
21 Down: Popular Nintendo console ... or a homophone of 13-Across (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 32 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 24, 2026
How many clues are in the October 24, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24474, 2026-10-24) has 32 clues — 16 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the October 24, 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.