NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 5. September, 2026
The Midi #24161 for Saturday, September 5, 2026 is a 9x10 grid with 34 clues (17 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Initialism meaning "Refrain from opening this link at the office!"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Sign of a scrape's healing
9 Across: Designer Wang
10 Across: California's ___ Valley
11 Across: Midmonth day
12 Across: "'Tis a pity ..."
13 Across: – or —
14 Across: Static Insta posts
15 Across: "Monsters, ___" (2001 film)
16 Across: Comedian Margaret
17 Across: "You know, because that's totally normal"
21 Across: Poem of praise
22 Across: Media mogul who founded CNN ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded names
28 Across: Lotion additive
29 Across: Burger joint meat
30 Across: Audi alternatives
31 Across: Colored egg component
Down
1 Down: Tech giant whose name consists of three U.S. state postal abbreviations
2 Down: Cars that typically have four doors
3 Down: Painting executed on a wet plaster surface
4 Down: ___ and fold (type of laundry service)
5 Down: Onesie fastener
6 Down: Cat with multicolored patches
7 Down: Indigenous people of the Southwest
8 Down: Opera singers with deep voices
18 Down: Post-it memos
19 Down: University website suffix
20 Down: Certain horse race or hat
22 Down: Indentation key
23 Down: Tree with oblong-shaped leaves
24 Down: The "D" of Wall Street's D.J.I.A.
25 Down: Opposite of paleo-
26 Down: Slippery as an ___
27 Down: '60s attorney general who was also a president's brother, for short
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 (#24161, 2026-09-05) has 34 clues — 17 Across and 17 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 9x10 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.