NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 30. August, 2026
The Midi #24274 for Sunday, August 30, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Back talk”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Talks and talks and talks
8 Across: Promise of repayment
9 Across: Like throwback fashion
10 Across: Helpful guide for sightseers
12 Across: Ankle-related
13 Across: "Hot Shots!" or "Shaun of the Dead"
16 Across: Post-marathon pain, perhaps
19 Across: Petrified ___
21 Across: Machu Picchu and Chichén Itzá
23 Across: Hospital test in a tube, for short
24 Across: Birthplace of Muhammad
25 Across: What Mark Twain called the "saddest evidence of intellectual poverty"
26 Across: Distort, as polling data
27 Across: Network of medical providers, for short
Down
1 Down: Something checked twice by Santa
2 Down: Teeny tiny bit
3 Down: Sound from a content feline
4 Down: 2003 hit for Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz
5 Down: 10s and 20s dispenser
6 Down: Supportive top
7 Down: Soak (up)
9 Down: "You ___ what you sow"
11 Down: Intrinsic nature
14 Down: Extra pep
15 Down: Online discussion site
16 Down: Funny bone's place
17 Down: Actors' prompts
18 Down: Cletus Spuckler on "The Simpsons," e.g.
20 Down: ___ nuggets (food shaped like prehistoric creatures)
22 Down: Tool with sharp teeth
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 (#24274, 2026-08-30) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 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.