NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 27. August, 2026
The Midi #24108 for Thursday, August 27, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (17 Across, 14 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Sci-fi saga with sandworms”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: High-maintenance headliner
9 Across: Gadget pitched as "1,000 songs in your pocket"
10 Across: Big heads
11 Across: Does some light running
12 Across: Spy within an organization
13 Across: Yoko from Tokyo
14 Across: Entry-level Volkswagen sedan
15 Across: Entry-level MacBook that debuted in 2026
16 Across: Grain in an açaí bowl
17 Across: Lil Jon's collaborator on "Turn Down for What" ... or a hint to the animal made by connecting the circled letters in this puzzle?
21 Across: Biblical figure swallowed by a big swimmer
23 Across: Slim ___ (meat stick)
24 Across: Sheep-related
25 Across: Stately shade tree
26 Across: Made some cookies, e.g.
27 Across: North Pole export
Down
1 Down: Mustard variety with bite
2 Down: Winning by a very small margin
3 Down: Scoundrel
4 Down: Magazine staffers, for short
5 Down: Discredit
6 Down: "See you later!"
7 Down: What "V" stands for on a battery
8 Down: On the ocean
14 Down: Kidded around
18 Down: ___ Goodall, noted chimpanzee expert
19 Down: Approximately 2.2 pounds, for short
20 Down: The "E" of EGOT
21 Down: Cosmologist or cosmetologist
22 Down: Reproductive cells
How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword offers a mid-sized crossword experience positioned between the quick 5x5 Mini and the standard 15x15 daily crossword puzzle. Featuring a slightly larger grid with clever theme entries and slightly higher clue complexity, it provides a perfect quick-solve challenge.
- 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.
Today's NYT Midi FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Midi crossword?
Today's Midi (#24108, 2026-08-27) has 31 clues — 17 Across and 14 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.