NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 16. October, 2026
The Midi #24263 for Friday, October 16, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 34 clues (16 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Cheeky”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Popular women's health app whose name sounds like a sheet of ice
9 Across: Fantasy world
11 Across: Eye shadow spot
12 Across: The surname of Daryl Hannah or Jeremy Renner, e.g.
14 Across: "___ Brockovich" (2000 Julia Roberts film)
15 Across: Crosses one's fingers
16 Across: Clear (of)
17 Across: "This stinks!"
18 Across: 1985 sequel with an iconic training montage
22 Across: City-related
25 Across: Teeny-tiny bit
26 Across: Leader of the Jabari Tribe in "Black Panther"
27 Across: So-called "windows to the soul"
28 Across: Yearns (for)
29 Across: Not all
Down
1 Down: "Awesome!"
2 Down: Classic Nintendo rival
3 Down: Not striped, as a pool ball
4 Down: ___ class (cycling workout)
5 Down: Yang's partner
6 Down: Total failure
7 Down: Pad Thai garnish
8 Down: Poems of praise
10 Down: Like some committees
13 Down: Newbies
17 Down: Extra benefit
18 Down: Tool for a Zen garden
19 Down: Toy that has its ups and downs?
20 Down: Bullet point on an agenda
21 Down: Bouquet holder
22 Down: Caller of balls and strikes
23 Down: Sports stat informally called a "ribbie"
24 Down: Outlaw
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 (#24263, 2026-10-16) has 34 clues — 16 Across and 18 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.