NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 3. September, 2026
The Midi #23354 for Thursday, September 3, 2026 is a 9x10 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Quibble that's "picked"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Wild guess
8 Across: Alter ___
9 Across: "Pitched" shelter
10 Across: Oar-propelled vessels
12 Across: Air-conditioning coolant
13 Across: Onetime retail partner of Sears
18 Across: Rare hit in baseball
19 Across: Dull person
22 Across: "This 2,000 pound truck weighs ___!"
23 Across: Country now known as Zimbabwe
25 Across: "Ready, ___, fire!"
26 Across: Quick kiss
27 Across: Spinner in the final frame of "Inception"
28 Across: Queries
Down
1 Down: Big name in foam darts
2 Down: Frankenstein's assistant
3 Down: Eiffel ___
4 Down: Sean Penn's character in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," for one
5 Down: Beverage that's steeped
6 Down: Insect in a "farm"
7 Down: Megapopular K-pop group
11 Down: Kicked out
14 Down: Prejudices
15 Down: Slight increase
16 Down: Outerwear for hobbit costumes
17 Down: Movie character who says "I only exist within the warmth of your gaze. Without it, I'm just another blond guy who can't do flips"
19 Down: Little snot
20 Down: State whose three largest cities start with the letter "C"
21 Down: Lopsided victory
24 Down: Clean air org.
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 (#23354, 2026-09-03) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 9x10 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
8 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.