NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 18. October, 2026
The Midi #23538 for Sunday, October 18, 2026 is a 10x11 grid with 37 clues (19 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Honey-glazed meat”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: "___ whiz!"
7 Across: Earth-conscious prefix
8 Across: Like some hair ... or 24-Across after an 18-Across?
10 Across: TV type, for short
11 Across: Japanese cartoon art
12 Across: New Jersey's capital
14 Across: Currency in Finland and France
15 Across: Hits up on social media, casually
18 Across: Form of tenant protest
22 Across: Winnerless result
23 Across: French word before a birth name
24 Across: At the present moment
27 Across: R&B singer Erykah
28 Across: Personal or state slogan
29 Across: Instrument that an orchestra tunes to
30 Across: Person who has visions
31 Across: Huge amount ... or 12-Across after an 18-Across?
32 Across: Rabbit relative
Down
1 Down: With 17-Down, haphazardly
2 Down: Accumulate
3 Down: Antithesis of ancient
4 Down: Dating app with a mask logo
5 Down: Tree with helicopter seeds
6 Down: "The Bluest ___" (Toni Morrison novel)
8 Down: Inspiration for many "purr" puns
9 Down: Game with Reverse cards
13 Down: "That's a lie!"
16 Down: Beverage also known as pudina chai
17 Down: See 1-Down
19 Down: Knight's title
20 Down: Abound
21 Down: Donkey friend of Winnie-the-Pooh
24 Down: Mexican tourist destination, familiarly
25 Down: Thick Japanese noodle
26 Down: Snack
27 Down: Social media "user" with no brain
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 (#23538, 2026-10-18) has 37 clues — 19 Across and 18 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 10x11 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.