NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 12. August, 2026
The Midi #24073 for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (17 Across, 13 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Apt rhyme for "wham"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Wily (3 letters)
7 Across: Oscar winner Mahershala (3 letters)
8 Across: Counterpart of effect (5 letters)
10 Across: ___-tac-toe (3 letters)
11 Across: "That's true, however ..." (5 letters)
12 Across: She/___ pronouns (3 letters)
13 Across: "Mamma ___!" (3 letters)
14 Across: Unenthused about (7 letters)
17 Across: Month when St. Nicholas Day is celebrated: Abbr. (3 letters)
18 Across: Make a choice (3 letters)
20 Across: "Bucking" rodeo horse, informally (5 letters)
22 Across: Unenthused sound (3 letters)
23 Across: TV character Ted who said "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential" (5 letters)
24 Across: 401(k) alternative (3 letters)
25 Across: Many a middle schooler, agewise (5 letters)
26 Across: Animal associated with witchcraft in the Middle Ages (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Rubber ducky's "home" (4 letters)
2 Down: Sci-fi visitor (5 letters)
3 Down: Take small amounts of a psychedelic (9 letters)
4 Down: Really, really small (9 letters)
5 Down: Baton Rouge sch. (3 letters)
6 Down: So far (3 letters)
8 Down: Gathering for superhero fans (8 letters)
9 Down: Similar (to) (4 letters)
15 Down: On edge (5 letters)
16 Down: Offering at Buenos Aires's Teatro Colón (5 letters)
19 Down: This, ___ or the other (4 letters)
20 Down: Sandwich that may be held together with toothpicks, for short (3 letters)
21 Down: Like completely uncooked steak (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 12, 2026
How many clues are in the August 12, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24073, 2026-08-12) has 30 clues — 17 Across and 13 Down.
What size is the August 12, 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.