NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 10. October, 2026
The Midi #24435 for Saturday, October 10, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (14 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Undergarment supporter”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: "Same for me!"
9 Across: Fashion designer Claiborne
10 Across: Christopher who directed "The Odyssey"
11 Across: Post-credits scene, perhaps
13 Across: Consider (to be)
14 Across: Dating profile blurb
15 Across: Magician in a straitjacket and handcuffs, maybe
18 Across: Letters written by a debtor
19 Across: Person who needs to always be in charge
25 Across: Q: What's more dangerous than being with a fool? A: Fooling with a ___!
26 Across: Thin and graceful
27 Across: Bill Clinton's instrument
28 Across: Indian restaurant basketful
Down
1 Down: Piece of grass
2 Down: Agitates, with "up"
3 Down: Ancient resident of Tenochtitlán
4 Down: Novelist Patchett
5 Down: Landscaper's supply
6 Down: Suspect's story
7 Down: Nail salon treatments, casually
8 Down: Gold block at Fort Knox
12 Down: Alternative to a Slack message
16 Down: "o.m.g. i'm dead."
17 Down: Shroud of ___ (venerated cloth)
19 Down: "Survivor" network
20 Down: Beverage that may accompany jam and bread
21 Down: Tyrannosaurus ___
22 Down: Airport flight posting, for short
23 Down: Light bulb moment exclamation
24 Down: Comedian Jeong
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.
Today's NYT Midi FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Midi crossword?
Today's Midi (#24435, 2026-10-10) has 31 clues — 14 Across and 17 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.