NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 13. September, 2026
The Midi #24242 for Sunday, September 13, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (14 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Hold on a ___!"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Welcoming neon sign at a 24-hour diner (4 letters)
8 Across: Hawaiian island where Obama was born (4 letters)
10 Across: Subterranean area (4 letters)
11 Across: What color you might turn when embarrassed (9 letters)
13 Across: Tell a falsehood (3 letters)
14 Across: Facetious scapegoat for a bad mistake, maybe (8 letters)
19 Across: Secure, as a job (4 letters)
20 Across: "In or Out" singer DiFranco (3 letters)
21 Across: Navy stunt pilot (9 letters)
23 Across: Canola and corn products (4 letters)
24 Across: Yawnfest (4 letters)
25 Across: Soaks with water (4 letters)
26 Across: Hill-building insects (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Break down crying (3 letters)
2 Down: Place for a stud or a ring (3 letters)
3 Down: Life force, to an acupuncturist (3 letters)
4 Down: Trio + five (5 letters)
5 Down: Golfer's target (3 letters)
6 Down: Adam and ___ (3 letters)
7 Down: "The Simpsons" neighbor Flanders (3 letters)
9 Down: Initial problem for a storied duckling (8 letters)
12 Down: Broom-___ (comics witch) (5 letters)
14 Down: ___ the Elephant (New York Liberty mascot with an alliterative name) (5 letters)
15 Down: Bank storage space with heavy security (5 letters)
16 Down: Hayride vehicle (5 letters)
17 Down: Nonreactive, as some gases (5 letters)
18 Down: "Frasier" brother (5 letters)
21 Down: Acknowledge an ovation, in a way (3 letters)
22 Down: Org. that discourages traveling? (3 letters)
How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword sits between the quick Mini and the full daily crossword in size. Its grid is larger than the Mini's, with longer theme entries and slightly harder clues, but it's still a quick solve. Today's Midi is 9x9 with 30 clues, and its longest answer is 9 letters.
- 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.
NYT Midi FAQ for September 13, 2026
How many clues are in the September 13, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24242, 2026-09-13) has 30 clues — 14 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the September 13, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.