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 8. October, 2026
Across and Down clue hints for today's Midi.
Across
5 Across: Top-level bosses, informally
9 Across: Ready for business
10 Across: Landed (on)
11 Across: This puzzle's inkblot image ... to a bug collector?
13 Across: Firefighter's tool
14 Across: Someone enjoying the slopes
16 Across: ... to a NASCAR fan?
20 Across: Card game with Skip and Reverse cards
21 Across: ___/her pronouns
22 Across: With 23-Across ... to a circus clown?
23 Across: See 22-Across
24 Across: Long-running NBC sketch show, for short
25 Across: DoorDash or Duolingo
Down
1 Down: "The Godfather" group, with "the"
2 Down: Kwik-E-Mart storekeeper on "The Simpsons"
3 Down: "So close, ___ so far"
4 Down: Amount consumed
5 Down: Professional path
6 Down: Film with the line "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear"
7 Down: Lubricate
8 Down: Hangout for hogs
12 Down: Illuminated sign in movie theaters
14 Down: Make a frowny expression
15 Down: Worshiper of Jah
16 Down: Massage parlor offerings
17 Down: Unknown source, informally
18 Down: Nvidia product
19 Down: Hold on to
Today's NYT Midi FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Midi crossword?
Today's Midi (#24015, 2026-10-08) has 29 clues — 14 Across and 15 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.