NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 20. October, 2026
The Midi #24395 for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 is a 11x9 grid with 36 clues (16 Across, 20 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Aftermath of a scrape”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Body part targeted by bench presses
10 Across: Punxsutawney ___
11 Across: Party with a piñata, perhaps
12 Across: Worker associated with a red truck
14 Across: Word before a maiden name, from the French
15 Across: Discord or Dropbox
16 Across: "Nonsense!"
21 Across: Up to the task
22 Across: Puppy's bark
23 Across: With 25-Across, shelters from the sun ... or what some squares in 12- and 16-Across do?
25 Across: See 23-Across
29 Across: Marge Simpson's pet name for her husband
30 Across: Polynesian island nation
31 Across: Sort in order of preference
32 Across: In first place
Down
1 Down: Initials on a beach bottle
2 Down: Tai ___ (martial art)
3 Down: Breathe it in!
4 Down: Didn't stand out from the crowd
5 Down: What becomes a butt after it's bummed, informally
6 Down: "That's kinda funny"
7 Down: "Cómo ___?"
8 Down: N.B.A. star Curry
9 Down: Waterproof cover
11 Down: Impassioned
13 Down: Extra charge
16 Down: Thwack, as a piñata
17 Down: Absolutely despise
18 Down: Llong-necked animall lliving near Llima?
19 Down: "Same here"
20 Down: Garment for a chef
24 Down: Interjection that aptly rhymes with "shriek"
26 Down: Doc who might treat a sinus infection
27 Down: Sense of self
28 Down: Sticky liquid
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 (#24395, 2026-10-20) has 36 clues — 16 Across and 20 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 11x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
11 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.