NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 7. September, 2026
The Midi #24229 for Monday, September 7, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (11 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"The place where our brain and the universe meet," per Cézanne”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: "Semper Fi" group
8 Across: Black-and-yellow buzzer
10 Across: Bullfight cheer
11 Across: Some verbal hesitations
12 Across: "Who'da thunk it?!"
16 Across: "Yo te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish)
17 Across: Nonverbal signal expressed in conversation
23 Across: Group activity where you may be going nowhere fast?
24 Across: "when do u land?"
25 Across: Labor Day cookout, e.g. ... or a phonetic hint to the shaded squares, when read from top to bottom
Down
1 Down: Herbivore with a hump or two
2 Down: Sphere
3 Down: Rap's ___ Uzi Vert
4 Down: Number of times England has won the World Cup
5 Down: Rise up against authority
6 Down: Stubborn as a ___
7 Down: Native of Belgrade
8 Down: Elegant add-on over wrapping paper
9 Down: Suffix with Japan or Vietnam
13 Down: Reclined
14 Down: Apple desktop computer
15 Down: Veg out
17 Down: Opposite of NNW
18 Down: Decide (to)
19 Down: Government org. based near the Potomac River
20 Down: Taxi
21 Down: Kind of charging port, for short
22 Down: Lawyer's title: Abbr.
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 (#24229, 2026-09-07) has 29 clues — 11 Across and 18 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.