NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 17. October, 2026
The Midi #24450 for Saturday, October 17, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Anti-rash powder”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: "I need this, like, yesterday!"
9 Across: Mosquito bite symptom
10 Across: Chemical element one before zirconium, alphabetically
11 Across: Zilch
12 Across: Golf hazard smoothed by a rake
13 Across: Singer Carly ___ Jepsen
15 Across: You might get one when sitting in a chair that swivels
19 Across: "I ___ run!"
20 Across: Actress Long of "Michael"
22 Across: Purple dishes topped with granola and fruit, as suggested by this puzzle's circled letters
24 Across: Fake bait in a tackle box
25 Across: Stink
26 Across: Without changes
27 Across: Does some back-of-the-envelope calculations
Down
1 Down: Sturdy sardines container
2 Down: Take it one day ___ time
3 Down: Digital screen variety, for short
4 Down: Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity
5 Down: Ancient Mexican empire
6 Down: Courteous title
7 Down: "Saturday Night Live" alum Gasteyer
8 Down: Doctor seen for routine physicals, for short
14 Down: Many an Algerian
15 Down: ___-pocus
16 Down: Company that helped kick-start the popularity of video games
17 Down: Not married
18 Down: Like many backsplashes and showers
19 Down: Fancy party
21 Down: Requests
23 Down: Pop singer Rita
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 (#24450, 2026-10-17) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 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.