NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 8. September, 2026
The Midi #24306 for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (14 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Ending with half or hard”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Hem and ___ (be indecisive)
7 Across: Airport code for the City of Brotherly Love
8 Across: Military higher-ups, collectively
11 Across: Experimental model
13 Across: Sport whose competitors are known as rikishi
14 Across: Cat's quiet call
15 Across: "Please, have at it!"
18 Across: Sheepish mother?
19 Across: N.B.A. rarities, for short ... or what 11- and 15-Across contain
25 Across: ___ loss (hit to one's coolness, in Gen Z slang)
26 Across: Penny, Kenny or Jenny
27 Across: Default search engine for Microsoft Edge
28 Across: Variety show bit
Down
1 Down: Home screen array
2 Down: [No clue]
3 Down: What some action film scenes and sports replays are shown in
4 Down: "Curb Your Enthusiasm" airer
5 Down: The "A" of MoMA
6 Down: Robotaxi company based in Silicon Valley
9 Down: Shoot, as lava from a volcano
10 Down: Stitched
12 Down: Common trade show freebie
16 Down: Woodsy ___, mascot who says "Give a hoot! Don't pollute!"
17 Down: Stereotypically angsty individuals
19 Down: Dollop
20 Down: French assent
21 Down: Coffee container
22 Down: Sturdy shade tree
23 Down: "OMG, I do NOT need to know that!"
24 Down: Tennis match division
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 (#24306, 2026-09-08) has 31 clues — 14 Across and 17 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.