NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 14. September, 2026
The Midi #23616 for Monday, September 14, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 28 clues (13 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “That's no lie!”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Pie ___ mode (3 letters)
8 Across: 2000s spy thriller series starring Jennifer Garner (5 letters)
10 Across: Gender prefix (3 letters)
11 Across: K-pop group with the hit song "How You Like That" [Colors] (9 letters)
13 Across: ~~~ (6 letters)
14 Across: Construction project for beavers (3 letters)
17 Across: Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe (4 letters)
18 Across: Big name in floss (5 letters)
21 Across: "A long, long time ___ ..." (3 letters)
22 Across: Actress Depp of 2024's "Nosferatu" [Flowers] (8 letters)
24 Across: Deceive with a fake digital dating profile [Animals] (7 letters)
25 Across: Makes super happy (6 letters)
Down
1 Down: "Terrif!" (3 letters)
2 Down: 100% (3 letters)
3 Down: Langley-based spy grp. (3 letters)
4 Down: Useful skill in de-escalation (4 letters)
5 Down: Denim treatment used in punk fashion (8 letters)
6 Down: Ancestry (7 letters)
7 Down: Sends an invite for (6 letters)
9 Down: Bit of sports equipment with a binding (3 letters)
12 Down: Counterpart to "thx" (3 letters)
14 Down: ___ & Gabbana, Italian fashion label (5 letters)
15 Down: Alternative to Helvetica (5 letters)
16 Down: Island nation between Italy and Libya (5 letters)
19 Down: Uber competitor (4 letters)
20 Down: Gooey cheese (4 letters)
23 Down: Spy org. that preceded 3-Down (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 28 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 14, 2026
How many clues are in the September 14, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23616, 2026-09-14) has 28 clues — 13 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the September 14, 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.