NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 4. September, 2026
The Midi #24048 for Friday, September 4, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Spent time in a dining hall”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across:
8 Across: Busiest airport on the West Coast, familiarly
9 Across: Opulent
10 Across: Got rid of
12 Across: Show off, in modern slang
13 Across: Complimentary champagne and plush robes, in a hotel room
15 Across: Wetland
16 Across: Microsoft gaming console
18 Across: Official who is calling the "strikes" in this puzzle's grid?
21 Across: "That's my impression"
23 Across: Palindromic kitchen brand
24 Across: Supermodel Campbell
25 Across: Rejections
26 Across: Common cereal in homemade trail mix
Down
1 Down: Actor Rickman or Ritchson
2 Down: Cab
3 Down: C.O.O. or C.F.O.
4 Down: Like some North Pole workers
5 Down: Christmastime
6 Down: Tate McRae song with the lyric "We make up, then we break up, then they swear they'll never call me"
7 Down: Health class topic
11 Down: Clear, as a windshield
14 Down: Houston football player
16 Down: Love letter sign-off
17 Down: Parts of social media profiles
18 Down: "That's not good!"
19 Down: Distracted Boyfriend or Expanding Brain
20 Down: Grand ___ (motor race)
21 Down: Daughter's brother
22 Down: Tic-___-toe
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 (#24048, 2026-09-04) 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.