How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword offers a mid-sized crossword experience positioned between the quick 5x5 Mini and the standard 15x15 daily crossword puzzle. Featuring a slightly larger grid with clever theme entries and slightly higher clue complexity, it provides a perfect quick-solve challenge.
- 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 Hints and Solutions for 4. October, 2026
Across and Down clue hints for today's Midi.
Across
5 Across: Desert occupying most of its namesake peninsula in southwest Asia
8 Across: Shuffling
10 Across: Best of the best
11 Across: Meat in a Denver omelet
13 Across: Original Super Mario Bros. console
14 Across: Rage
16 Across: Desert covering much of Botswana
19 Across: Add, as someone who wasn't originally part of a photo
21 Across: Cul-de-___
22 Across: Seducing
23 Across: "Great job, toreador!"
24 Across: Non-shiny lipstick options
25 Across: "Acid"
Down
1 Down: Ankle-covering garment
2 Down: Kind of
3 Down: Queue
4 Down: Slow Wi-Fi annoyance
5 Down: Prayer-ending word
6 Down: Agitate, with "up"
7 Down: Childish "That's not true!"
9 Down: Shade-providing umbrella
12 Down: Lessons learned from fables
14 Down: Plastic parts of a vampire costume
15 Down: Chopped finely, as cauliflower
17 Down: Working hard
18 Down: Word shouted by a forgetful actor
19 Down: Shade-providing tree
20 Down: "Dance the Night" singer ___ Lipa
Today's NYT Midi FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Midi crossword?
Today's Midi (#23834, 2026-10-04) has 29 clues — 14 Across and 15 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.