NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 22. September, 2026
The Midi #24399 for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (14 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Kind of salad with bacon and eggs”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Tally up (3 letters)
8 Across: Trains, in toddler-speak (9 letters)
11 Across: One-named singer with the 2024 #1 hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" (9 letters)
12 Across: Pan handlers? (6 letters)
13 Across: Princess in "The Little Mermaid" (5 letters)
16 Across: "Spring forward" clock setting: Abbr. (3 letters)
17 Across: With 20-Across, hidden key to success ... or what's inside 8- and 11-Across? (6 letters)
19 Across: "Without further ___ ..." (3 letters)
20 Across: See 17-Across (5 letters)
24 Across: Mafia boss (3 letters)
25 Across: One of 40(!) a day supposedly smoked by Mark Twain (5 letters)
26 Across: Really rude person (3 letters)
27 Across: Make extremely happy (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Includes on an email thread (3 letters)
2 Down: "NOW that makes sense!" (3 letters)
3 Down: Feathery wrap (3 letters)
4 Down: Buoyant attachment on a fishing line (6 letters)
5 Down: "Yes ... that makes sense" (4 letters)
6 Down: Took a nap (5 letters)
7 Down: People of action (5 letters)
9 Down: Come together (8 letters)
10 Down: The "S" of GPS: Abbr. (4 letters)
13 Down: Carne ___ (5 letters)
14 Down: Take twos (5 letters)
15 Down: Images on a touchscreen (5 letters)
18 Down: Where a scorpion's stinger is located (4 letters)
21 Down: Football powerhouse in the Peach State, for short (3 letters)
22 Down: Scratching post user (3 letters)
23 Down: "Able was I ___ I saw Elba" (classic palindrome) (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 22, 2026
How many clues are in the September 22, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24399, 2026-09-22) has 30 clues — 14 Across and 16 Down.
What size is the September 22, 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.