NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 9. September, 2026
The Midi #24092 for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 33 clues (16 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Cold weather layer”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Easily movable bed
8 Across: What squires helped knights put on
10 Across: Rower's implement
11 Across: Spice in a grinder
13 Across: "___ Drives Me Crazy" (Fine Young Cannibals hit)
14 Across: "Help!"
15 Across: Temporary break
17 Across: Play backdrops
18 Across: Fantastic
21 Across: "Quiet, you!"
23 Across: ___ and gloom
25 Across: People put on pedestals
26 Across: "What ___ can I do?"
27 Across: Something a marathon winner runs through at the end of a race
28 Across: "That feels gooood"
Down
1 Down: ALL ___ (FEATURE OF THIS CLUE)
2 Down: Crumbly topping for froyo
3 Down: Electric guitar accessories
4 Down: Appropriate grid location for this answer
5 Down: Price
6 Down: Most-populous Hawaiian island
7 Down: Uno + dos
9 Down: Puts in the microwave, as leftovers
12 Down: Cracker brand in a red box
16 Down: Out of the way
17 Down: Frown turned upside down
18 Down: Each
19 Down: Bourbon Street's locale, informally
20 Down: "Golly gee!"
21 Down: Pimple
22 Down: Civil rights leader ___ B. Wells
24 Down: "It's just so-so"
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 (#24092, 2026-09-09) has 33 clues — 16 Across and 17 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.