NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 8. August, 2026
The Midi #24033 for Saturday, August 8, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (16 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Fuss”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Parts of a LinkedIn feed (5 letters)
9 Across: ___ Angeles (3 letters)
10 Across: Less common belly button type (5 letters)
11 Across: Path of a three-point shot (3 letters)
12 Across: Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays (5 letters)
13 Across: 💥 (8 letters)
15 Across: Chinese zodiac animal for 2020 (3 letters)
16 Across: Informative TV spot, for short (3 letters)
17 Across: 💥 (6 letters)
20 Across: Piece of history (3 letters)
21 Across: People who might bend over backwards? (5 letters)
25 Across: Waikiki welcome ring (3 letters)
26 Across: Nothing, in Spanish (4 letters)
27 Across: Shortened name that includes "rick" in a more formal spelling (3 letters)
28 Across: Blackpink genre ... or an alternate clue for 13- and 17-Across? (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: ___ carte menu (3 letters)
2 Down: Dweeb (4 letters)
3 Down: Film that angles for Academy Award nominations (9 letters)
4 Down: Foam noodle or beach ball (7 letters)
5 Down: Greek liqueur (4 letters)
6 Down: Site of a brownstone tag sale (5 letters)
7 Down: Points of a pitchfork, as seen in Grant Wood's "American Gothic" painting (5 letters)
8 Down: "Hasta la vista, baby!" (5 letters)
14 Down: Dim sum steamed bun (3 letters)
17 Down: Seaweed type (4 letters)
18 Down: Field of expertise (4 letters)
19 Down: Brother at a monastery (4 letters)
22 Down: Space between the platform and a subway train (3 letters)
23 Down: "To love and to cherish? Sounds good to me!" (3 letters)
24 Down: Sticky tree gunk (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 August 8, 2026
How many clues are in the August 8, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24033, 2026-08-08) has 31 clues — 16 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the August 8, 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.