NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 21. September, 2026
The Midi #24147 for Monday, September 21, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 34 clues (16 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Make a beeline, say”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Wash vigorously (5 letters)
10 Across: Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name (4 letters)
11 Across: Boston daily newspaper (5 letters)
12 Across: Standard (4 letters)
13 Across: Toothpaste containers (5 letters)
14 Across: Injury from a 25-Down (5 letters)
16 Across: Pigeon-loving character on "Sesame Street" (4 letters)
17 Across: Cries hysterically (4 letters)
19 Across: "So cute!" (3 letters)
22 Across: ___ and call (4 letters)
24 Across: Nickname for New Orleans (10 letters)
28 Across: Home for a 25-Down (4 letters)
29 Across: Make a knot not? (5 letters)
30 Across: One of two 10-point tiles in Scrabble (3 letters)
31 Across: Necessities (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Puts on, as clothing (4 letters)
2 Down: Many (4 letters)
3 Down: Garment commonly worn by Bangladeshi women (4 letters)
4 Down: Devotional songs (5 letters)
5 Down: "___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (3 letters)
6 Down: Raver's nightlife environment (9 letters)
7 Down: Cozy post-shower attire (4 letters)
8 Down: Lyft competitor (4 letters)
9 Down: Awards show superlative (4 letters)
15 Down: Desert whose temperatures can reach -40°F in the winter (4 letters)
18 Down: Underway (5 letters)
19 Down: Airport code of Greece's capital (3 letters)
20 Down: "Gee ___!" (4 letters)
21 Down: Contraction that sounds like a hair extension (4 letters)
23 Down: "Kiss Me, ___" (Cole Porter musical) (4 letters)
25 Down: Animal moving diagonally in this puzzle? (3 letters)
26 Down: ___ Vicious, punk rock icon (3 letters)
27 Down: [Nods head] (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 10x9 with 34 clues, and its longest answer is 10 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 21, 2026
How many clues are in the September 21, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24147, 2026-09-21) has 34 clues — 16 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the September 21, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.