NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 4. August, 2026
The Midi #24193 for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (12 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Cold treat on a stick”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
7 Across: Singer Johnny's last words before leaving Folsom Prison? (7 letters)
9 Across: Like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe (9 letters)
12 Across: U.S. intelligence org. (3 letters)
13 Across: Level of a cake (4 letters)
14 Across: Rapper Cardi calls it a wrap? (6 letters)
16 Across: "That's the truth!" (6 letters)
19 Across: Musician Taylor moving on to her next era? (9 letters)
23 Across: Enchanted ___ Room (South Pacific-themed Disney attraction) (4 letters)
24 Across: Game before a final (4 letters)
25 Across: Leave out (4 letters)
26 Across: "___: Ares" (2025 sci-fi sequel) (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: One of many on a smartphone home screen (4 letters)
2 Down: Tuna fish containers (4 letters)
3 Down: "Dónde ___ la biblioteca?" (4 letters)
4 Down: The Eagles, on sports tickers (3 letters)
5 Down: Alley-___ (3 letters)
6 Down: Finally close the book on (9 letters)
8 Down: Work like a dog (4 letters)
10 Down: Wriggly swimmer (3 letters)
11 Down: Typical Ditch Day participants: Abbr. (3 letters)
14 Down: Seem suitable for (5 letters)
15 Down: ___ race (corporate grind) (3 letters)
16 Down: "That ___ be expected" (4 letters)
17 Down: Go for a dip (4 letters)
18 Down: User-edited website (4 letters)
20 Down: Gen ___ (Zoomer's parent, perhaps) (3 letters)
21 Down: "For me ...," in a text (3 letters)
22 Down: Sturdy container for mints (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 29 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 August 4, 2026
How many clues are in the August 4, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24193, 2026-08-04) has 29 clues — 12 Across and 17 Down.
What size is the August 4, 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.