NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 25. October, 2026
The Midi #24464 for Sunday, October 25, 2026 is a 10x9 grid with 31 clues (15 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Havana's home”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Ink ___ (squid's pouch)
8 Across: "It's the end ___ era"
9 Across: Lacked a shadow of a doubt
11 Across: Director of 2019's "Parasite," the first non-English language movie to win Best Picture
14 Across: Equipment
15 Across: Synonym for "hot goss"
16 Across: Actress who reprised an earlier role in 2026's "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
19 Across: Vietnamese New Year
20 Across: Secret hideout
21 Across: Type of movie that would be apt for 11- and 16-Across?
25 Across: "Wanna play?," at the poker table
26 Across: Item in a chest
27 Across: Dr. ___ Octavius a.k.a. Doctor Octopus
28 Across: "Ooh, look at me, I'm so cultured" sort
Down
1 Down: Cornfield discard
2 Down: Sighting mentioned in classified files, maybe
3 Down: Quickly do a task
4 Down: Sweetie
5 Down: Chocolate-and-toffee confection from Hershey
6 Down: "That's gonna be ___ from me, dawg"
7 Down: Roman soldier for which an Amex card is named
10 Down: "What time?"
12 Down: Host of the most episodes of "The Tonight Show" (4,610)
13 Down: Kind of milk in lieu of soy or almond
16 Down: Online crafts marketplace
17 Down: "Same here"
18 Down: Pumps iron
22 Down: Tiny quibble
23 Down: Brit's toilet
24 Down: Org. for the Giants and Guardians
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 (#24464, 2026-10-25) has 31 clues — 15 Across and 16 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 10x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
10 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.