NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 21. October, 2026
The Midi #24198 for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 is a 10x10 grid with 24 clues (12 Across, 12 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Tight-lipped”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: By ___ means necessary
5 Across: Furry new members of the family, maybe
10 Across: Display at a museum
11 Across: Places to cash out?
14 Across: ___ Stix (powdered candy)
15 Across: Practiced backstroke or breaststroke, say
16 Across: ___-Ball (arcade game)
17 Across: Like the graphics of the original Super Mario Bros.
20 Across: Photocopies
21 Across: Like British humor vis-à-vis American humor, stereotypically
22 Across: French fashion initials
Down
1 Down: Rings in the New Year, perhaps
2 Down: Operating system developed at Bell Labs
3 Down: "Swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years," e.g.
6 Down: Betting adviser
7 Down: Two-wheeled vehicles that need charging
8 Down: Vetoed
9 Down: Eye affliction that rhymes with "eye"
11 Down: Egyptian snake that bit Cleopatra
12 Down: Candy with the slogan "Two is more than one"
13 Down: Reached full capacity, with "out"
18 Down: Fictional reporter Lane
19 Down: Skating jump
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 (#24198, 2026-10-21) has 24 clues — 12 Across and 12 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 10x10 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.