NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 2. September, 2026
The Midi #24354 for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (15 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Leader of a monastery”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Burgle
9 Across: Sacred text read at a bar mitzvah
10 Across: "Ruff! Pet me"
11 Across: "La Bohème," for one
12 Across: Half-___ (coffee option)
13 Across: Org. founded by a classified presidential directive in 1952
14 Across: Texter's "gotta jet"
16 Across: Jet (off)
18 Across: Bit of equipment for a super-G racer
23 Across: South Florida N.B.A. team
24 Across: Suffix with north or south
25 Across: Zealous religious groups
26 Across: Crosses (out)
27 Across: "Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles & More" site
Down
1 Down: Loads and loads
2 Down: Knocks on the head
3 Down: Where some uprisings occur?
4 Down: Wall decor in a boathouse, perhaps
5 Down: "What a sweet gesture!"
6 Down: Quite risqué
7 Down: ___ health (dental concern)
8 Down: Closest bud, slangily
15 Down: Nickname for Boston
17 Down: Goal
18 Down: Mastercard or Visa competitor, informally
19 Down: Italian coins replaced by euros
20 Down: Actress Ward of "Gone Girl"
21 Down: Singer Perry with the 2010 #1 hit "Firework"
22 Down: "___ a Wonderful Life"
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 (#24354, 2026-09-02) has 30 clues — 15 Across and 15 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.