NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 14. October, 2026
The Midi #24455 for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 32 clues (15 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Spherical object”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Thwarts, as a plan
9 Across: Affirmative vote
10 Across: Fan of fine fare
11 Across: Consider possible, but not guaranteed
13 Across: Dark
14 Across: ___ Fifth Avenue
15 Across: Country that's home to Vat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
17 Across: Eddie Murphy's character in "Beverly Hills Cop"
22 Across: Orangutans have long ones
23 Across: Clichéd and overused, as a phrase
24 Across: Fruit whose name is 75% vowels
25 Across: Standing upright
26 Across: Org.
27 Across: Sch. near Washington Square Park in Manhattan
Down
1 Down: Honolulu locale
2 Down: Actor Gosling
3 Down: Word that can follow Liberty, Taco or Tinker
4 Down: Animal with "fennec" and "arctic" species
5 Down: "I messed up!"
6 Down: Notion
7 Down: Puppy "kiss"
8 Down: Filming locations
10 Down: ___ position (curled-up pose)
12 Down: Enters one by one
16 Down: Frequently
17 Down: Paths of beer pong shots
18 Down: Dec. 25
19 Down: "In ___ of gifts ..."
20 Down: And so on: Abbr.
21 Down: So far
22 Down: One level below the big leagues
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 (#24455, 2026-10-14) has 32 clues — 15 Across and 17 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.