NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 23. October, 2026
The Midi #24063 for Friday, October 23, 2026 is a 9x11 grid with 38 clues (14 Across, 24 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Heavens, by another name”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Utter
7 Across: Tally the points
11 Across: Hoofed mammals that can weigh over 2,000 pounds
12 Across: Small battery size
13 Across: Lacking charisma
19 Across: Liquid boiled to make maple syrup
20 Across: Pool workout unit
21 Across: Strength and zeal
25 Across: ___ tai (rum-based cocktail)
26 Across: Tinder or Hinge
32 Across: Snow fall?
33 Across: Sass
34 Across: Betsy, by another name
Down
1 Down: Genre similar to reggae
2 Down: Jennings of "Jeopardy!"
3 Down: Thus far
4 Down: Soak (up)
5 Down: Bob Dylan's "The Times They ___ a-Changin'"
6 Down: Word of assent
8 Down: Fruit with a bulbous base
9 Down: Serena ___ (rare tennis feat)
10 Down: Gift for naughty kids
13 Down: Long-running forensics show
14 Down: Solo who said "Look, your worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me"
15 Down: Appropriate
16 Down: Ex-QB Manning
17 Down: Had a rest, maybe
18 Down: "I ___ with my little eye ..."
22 Down: "S.N.L." alum Wakim
23 Down: Granny, to some
24 Down: Put pen to paper, say
26 Down: Indian lentil dish
27 Down: Bird-related: Prefix
28 Down: Dance form with percussive shoes
29 Down: Common knee injury site, for short
30 Down: The Eagles, on scoreboards
31 Down: Candy with collectible dispensers
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 (#24063, 2026-10-23) has 38 clues — 14 Across and 24 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 9x11 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.