NYT Midi Crossword · The New York Times
Midi Crossword Clues, Hints & Answers for October 1, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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This archive page covers the Midi Crossword from Thursday, October 1, 2026. The Midi is a mid-sized daily crossword that sits between the quick Mini and the full daily puzzle. It takes longer than a coffee break but less than a lunch hour. Hints come first and the solution stays hidden until you ask for it.
Across clues & answers
- 10
Down clues & answers
- 13
- 16
- 22
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Previous Midi Crossword answer
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
across
- 1. School stat: GPA
- 4. Gently apply: DAB
- 7. Hawaiian neckwear: LEI
- 8. Gardener's watering aid: HOSE
- 9. Screw up: ERR
- 10. Like a tooth that's barely attached: LOOSE
- 11. To the ___ degree: NTH
- 12. "Baseball is 90% mental. The ___ half is physical" (quote attributed to Yogi Berra): OTHER
- 13. Whiskey barrel material: OAK
- 15. Org. with auditors: IRS
- 16. To the point: SUCCINCT
- 19. Signs, as an important document: INKS
- 20. "Only playing with you!": IKID
- 22. Dessert slice that a Trivial Pursuit game token resembles: PIE
- 23. Big name in jeans: LEVI
- 24. Muddy enclosure: STY
- 25. Observed: EYED
down
- 1. Powell of 2025's "The Running Man": GLEN
- 2. Cheeky: PERT
- 3. Tabletop game with a plastic puck: AIRHOCKEY
- 4. Thingamajig: DOOHICKEY
- 5. Not shy about speaking one's mind: ASSERTIVE
- 6. Sudsy six-pack: BEERS
- 8. Like a ghost pepper: HOT
- 10. Mischievous Norse god ... or a homophonic hint to the ends of 3- and 4-Down: LOKI
- 14. Cooling appliances: Abbr.: ACS
- 16. Nurses, as some 6-Down: SIPS
- 17. Absolute ___ (slang term for an exceptionally muscular person): UNIT
- 18. River in Egypt: NILE
- 21. "Why ___ the chicken cross the road?": DID
More daily puzzle hints
- WordleGuess the five-letter word in six triesGuide & tips
- ConnectionsSort 16 words into four hidden groupsGuide & tips
- StrandsFind the themed words hidden in a letter gridGuide & tips
- Spelling BeeMake words from seven letters around a center letterGuide & tips
- Mini CrosswordA bite-size crossword you can finish over coffeeGuide & tips
- Connections: Sports EditionConnections with a sports-only word poolGuide & tips
- Letter BoxedChain words around a square using all 12 lettersGuide & tips
- The CrosswordThe classic daily crossword, easiest on MondayGuide & tips
What to expect from the Midi
The Midi uses a grid around nine squares wide, with a few dozen clues in total. That size leaves room for longer answers and a light theme, while keeping the clues approachable. It is a good stepping stone if the Mini feels too short and the main crossword feels daunting.
Tips for mid-size grids
- Look for the long entries. The longest Across and Down answers often share the theme. Crack one and the others follow.
- Read the question mark. A clue ending in "?" signals wordplay or a pun rather than a straight definition.
- Abbreviations match. If the clue is abbreviated (e.g. "Dept."), the answer usually is too.
- Move around the grid. If a section stalls, start somewhere new; fresh crossings will help when you return.
- Take one letter, not the answer. Our tiles let you reveal a single letter so you keep the satisfaction of finishing.
Midi Crossword FAQ
How long does the Midi take?
Most solvers finish in five to fifteen minutes, depending on the day and how familiar the theme is.
Is there a yesterday page for the Midi?
Every past Midi has its own page in our Midi archive, with the same hints and reveal tools.
Can a solver help with a single clue?
Yes. Enter the pattern you have (e.g. C?A?E) into our crossword solver to list matching words.