NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 27. September, 2026
The Midi #24259 for Sunday, September 27, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 34 clues (16 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Tool with teeth”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Shocked and horrified (6 letters)
10 Across: "We're goin' up, up, up / It's ___ moment" (lyric from the 2025 #1 hit "Golden") (3 letters)
11 Across: Emergencies (6 letters)
12 Across: Hubbub (3 letters)
13 Across: [aria-label] An image of the letter C in red📷 (6 letters)
14 Across: [aria-label] An image of the letter I in pink📷 (7 letters)
16 Across: Posing in a studio? (4 letters)
17 Across: Sieve material (4 letters)
21 Across: [aria-label] An image of the letter J in blue📷 (7 letters)
24 Across: Easy-to-play instruments (6 letters)
27 Across: Clairvoyant's supposed gift, for short (3 letters)
28 Across: Funky rhythm (6 letters)
29 Across: "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael (3 letters)
30 Across: Savannas and deserts, e.g. (6 letters)
31 Across: ___ Heel State (North Carolina) (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: All lathered up (5 letters)
2 Down: Sound portion of a broadcast (5 letters)
3 Down: Mistaken (5 letters)
4 Down: Parcel unit (4 letters)
5 Down: "Pardon me, would you have any ___ Poupon?" (4 letters)
6 Down: "Oh no, it's the paparazzi!" (6 letters)
7 Down: Jerk (3 letters)
8 Down: "Get it?" (3 letters)
9 Down: Letters on some airport workers' uniforms (3 letters)
15 Down: Explosive onomatopoeia (6 letters)
18 Down: Oust (5 letters)
19 Down: Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander" (5 letters)
20 Down: Bouncing off the walls (5 letters)
22 Down: Valentine's Day sentiment (4 letters)
23 Down: Puts to work (4 letters)
24 Down: Org. in "The Americans" (3 letters)
25 Down: Singer Grande, to fans (3 letters)
26 Down: Attraction that may have a penguinarium (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 7 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 27, 2026
How many clues are in the September 27, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24259, 2026-09-27) has 34 clues — 16 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the September 27, 2026 Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.