NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 5. August, 2026
The Midi #23385 for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (15 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Stethoscope wearers, in brief”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Paper : pencil :: ___ : stylus (4 letters)
8 Across: Tear (3 letters)
9 Across: Still in bed (5 letters)
11 Across: Some psychedelic experiences (9 letters)
13 Across: Horror or history (5 letters)
14 Across: Gossip, in slang (3 letters)
15 Across: Big name in health insurance (5 letters)
17 Across: Ask for too many details (3 letters)
19 Across: No longer following orders (5 letters)
22 Across: 2017 Lil Pump hit whose name includes a fashion brand (9 letters)
24 Across: Apportion (5 letters)
25 Across: Women's suffragist ___ B. Wells (3 letters)
26 Across: Start of a counting-out rhyme (4 letters)
27 Across: Silent assent (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Performance art form featuring "queens" (4 letters)
2 Down: Grain in a poke bowl (4 letters)
3 Down: Water-extracting washing machine setting (9 letters)
4 Down: Good moral behavior (9 letters)
5 Down: ___ ejemplo (Spanish "for example") (3 letters)
6 Down: Back to doing something (9 letters)
7 Down: Deceive (4 letters)
10 Down: "This is your brain on drugs," e.g., for short (3 letters)
12 Down: ___-FIT attire (Nike sweat-wicking fabric) (3 letters)
16 Down: Festive drink topped with nutmeg (3 letters)
17 Down: Grp. with drivers, but not parkers (3 letters)
18 Down: Game player's guideline (4 letters)
20 Down: Reverse (4 letters)
21 Down: Old-fashioned "My word!" (4 letters)
23 Down: Scam (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 30 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 5, 2026
How many clues are in the August 5, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23385, 2026-08-05) has 30 clues — 15 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the August 5, 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.