NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 24. October, 2026
The Midi #24474 for Saturday, October 24, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 32 clues (16 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Nah, not for me"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Maple syrup source
8 Across: Vocal range for Tracy Chapman and Toni Braxton
9 Across: Basketball hoops
10 Across: Pixar's first sequel with Buzz Lightyear and Woody
12 Across: Magic spell
13 Across: "Of course, monsieur!"
14 Across: Letters aptly missing from coral r_ _f s_itherer
15 Across: Airport code for an Arizona hub
17 Across: Convention center event
21 Across: Sob
22 Across: Simple conveyance up a ski mountain
23 Across: ___ Rozanov, Russian hockey player on "Heated Rivalry"
24 Across: Firm (up), as muscles
25 Across: Super-big film format
26 Across: Old flames
Down
1 Down: This is the way!
2 Down: Balm ingredient
3 Down: River of Hades
4 Down: Distress call at sea
5 Down: Apple's digital assistant
6 Down: Actress/podcaster Poehler
7 Down: Popular Sony console released in 2000, familiarly ... or one way to describe the letters in this puzzle's shaded squares
9 Down: Wheel of fortune?
11 Down: Often-stubbed body part
14 Down: Pharmacy product with the slogan "Gentle overnight relief you can trust"
15 Down: ___ Sunday (pre-Easter observance)
16 Down: Informal greeting
18 Down: Popular Microsoft console ... or what is formed by this puzzle's circled squares?
19 Down: Section of a window
20 Down: Mined rocks
21 Down: Popular Nintendo console ... or a homophone of 13-Across
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 (#24474, 2026-10-24) has 32 clues — 16 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.