NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 26. October, 2026
The Midi #24241 for Monday, October 26, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 32 clues (16 Across, 16 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"All ___ lead to Rome"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Had some food (3 letters)
9 Across: Country whose capital is New Delhi (5 letters)
10 Across: Male sheep (3 letters)
11 Across: One of four on a standard tandem bike (5 letters)
12 Across: A conceited person has a big one (3 letters)
13 Across: Crop whose cultivation was popularized in the U.S. by George Washington Carver (6 letters)
15 Across: The "A" of I.P.A. (3 letters)
17 Across: Open the mouth very wide (4 letters)
18 Across: "I never seem to catch a break!" (6 letters)
20 Across: Digital address, for short (3 letters)
21 Across: Goad (5 letters)
25 Across: Midwest city that's home to the Gateway Arch: Abbr. (3 letters)
26 Across: Spa's spot for sweaters (5 letters)
27 Across: ___-been (washed-up star) (3 letters)
28 Across: Watch through binoculars, say (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Defraud, with "off" (3 letters)
2 Down: Any nonzero number divided by itself (3 letters)
3 Down: Contribute (3 letters)
4 Down: Something worn by a newborn (6 letters)
5 Down: Event on Black Friday or Cyber Monday (4 letters)
6 Down: Bowl game venue (5 letters)
7 Down: Get ready to advance after a fly ball (5 letters)
8 Down: Be melodramatic on stage (5 letters)
14 Down: Feature of a cross-generational relationship (6 letters)
15 Down: Artery from the heart (5 letters)
16 Down: Lounges (around) (5 letters)
18 Down: Propel a bobsled at the start of a race, say (4 letters)
19 Down: A slob makes one (4 letters)
22 Down: ___ Fawkes Day (annual celebration in Great Britain) (3 letters)
23 Down: Musician Yoko with a palindromic last name (3 letters)
24 Down: Artist/photographer Goldin with a palindromic first name (3 letters)
How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword sits between the quick Mini and the full daily crossword in size. Its grid is larger than the Mini's, with longer theme entries and slightly harder clues, but it's still a quick solve. Today's Midi is 9x9 with 32 clues, and its longest answer is 6 letters.
- 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 (#24241, 2026-10-26) has 32 clues — 16 Across and 16 Down.
What size is today's Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
6 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.