NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 27. July, 2026
The Midi #24091 for Monday, July 27, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Electronic music instrument, for short”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Spot-on (3 letters)
9 Across: Capital of Egypt (5 letters)
10 Across: Concert ticket specification (3 letters)
11 Across: Not up to the job (9 letters)
13 Across: "Barbie" character who says "My job ... it's just beach" (3 letters)
14 Across: Only (4 letters)
15 Across: Fruit that looks like a large lemon (6 letters)
17 Across: Film, or where you might go to see a film (6 letters)
20 Across: Dedicated poem (3 letters)
21 Across: Put on TV (5 letters)
25 Across: "___ and improved!" (3 letters)
26 Across: Guiding principle (5 letters)
27 Across: Grab a bite (3 letters)
28 Across: Ostrichlike birds (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: ___-fi (3 letters)
2 Down: Give a hard pull (4 letters)
3 Down: "Good stuff" (4 letters)
4 Down: Stupor (6 letters)
5 Down: Move like a bunny (3 letters)
6 Down: Structure for an outdoor wedding ceremony (5 letters)
7 Down: Chicken, in Spanish (5 letters)
8 Down: 11- or 12-year-old (5 letters)
12 Down: "Shall We Dance" star Fred (7 letters)
16 Down: Apple computer once advertised as "Chic. Not geek" (4 letters)
17 Down: Shape of many a party hat (4 letters)
18 Down: Creative thought (4 letters)
19 Down: Little salamander (4 letters)
22 Down: Rock band with the hit "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" (3 letters)
23 Down: End of a college email address (3 letters)
24 Down: "___ Oruguitas" ("Encanto" song) (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 31 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 July 27, 2026
How many clues are in the July 27, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24091, 2026-07-27) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the July 27, 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.