NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 15. September, 2026
The Midi #24053 for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 is a 11x11 grid with 31 clues (16 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Guest contributor's column”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Shortcut for "copy," on a PC keyboard (5 letters)
9 Across: What hearts may represent in video games (5 letters)
11 Across: Historical period (3 letters)
12 Across: Otherworldly creature (5 letters)
13 Across: Haul (3 letters)
14 Across: Chew the ___ (chitchat) (3 letters)
15 Across: 2000s ABC drama with a classic 8-Down ("We have to go back!") (4 letters)
17 Across: Ma, pa, sibs, etc. (3 letters)
19 Across: Org. behind the "Speaking of Science" podcast (3 letters)
20 Across: Honolulu's island (4 letters)
22 Across: Prime-time soap opera with a classic 8-Down ("Who shot J.R.?") (6 letters)
24 Across: Fully committed (5 letters)
25 Across: Forbid from leaving the house, as a teen (6 letters)
26 Across: Actress Witherspoon (5 letters)
27 Across: Jeopardizes (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: "Frozen" snowman (4 letters)
2 Down: Fluffy rice dish (5 letters)
3 Down: Musical about a former first lady of Argentina (5 letters)
4 Down: Barely passing grade (3 letters)
5 Down: "Live Fit" energy drink brand (7 letters)
6 Down: "Fiction is the ___ inside the lie": Stephen King (5 letters)
7 Down: Cleaning cloth (3 letters)
8 Down: The suspenseful, can't-wait-to-see-what-comes-next ending to this puzzle (read the circled letters from top to bottom!) (11 letters)
10 Down: Show that once featured Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, for short (3 letters)
16 Down: Available (6 letters)
18 Down: Snail, squid or scallop (7 letters)
21 Down: Dresses with fitted tops and flared bottoms (6 letters)
22 Down: "Too risky for me?" (5 letters)
23 Down: Soothing succulents (5 letters)
25 Down: [This is SO frustrating!] (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 11x11 with 31 clues, and its longest answer is 11 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 15, 2026
How many clues are in the September 15, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24053, 2026-09-15) has 31 clues — 16 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the September 15, 2026 Midi grid?
A 11x11 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
11 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.