NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 1. November, 2026
The Midi #24462 for Sunday, November 1, 2026 is a 10x10 grid with 36 clues (19 Across, 17 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Apt name for a birder”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Off-key outcome? (4 letters)
8 Across: Chemistry building block (4 letters)
10 Across: Unfortunate weather for an outdoor concert (4 letters)
11 Across: Unidentified aircraft, in military slang (5 letters)
13 Across: "___ of Tomorrow" (2014 Tom Cruise sci-fi film) (4 letters)
14 Across: Extra spot to sleep (8 letters)
16 Across: Location (4 letters)
17 Across: Pres. Lincoln (3 letters)
20 Across: Unit of power (4 letters)
22 Across: Easy win (5 letters)
24 Across: Tickle, say (5 letters)
26 Across: Word whose letters can aptly be used to spell "prepare a pear" (4 letters)
27 Across: Freed (of) (3 letters)
28 Across: "Bye Bye ___" (6 letters)
30 Across: Pressure measure: Abbr. (3 letters)
31 Across: Pair at some weddings (6 letters)
32 Across: "Couples Therapy" network, for short (3 letters)
33 Across: Greens for lunch, perhaps (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Quick boxing punches (4 letters)
2 Down: Upon (4 letters)
3 Down: Business promoting flexibility? (10 letters)
4 Down: Something commonly planted on Earth Day (4 letters)
5 Down: "You know the rest" (10 letters)
6 Down: Oinker (3 letters)
7 Down: Single (3 letters)
9 Down: Is worthy of (6 letters)
12 Down: So far (3 letters)
15 Down: "The Fresh Prince of ___-Air" (3 letters)
18 Down: Bottled up, as emotions (6 letters)
19 Down: Olympic fencing swords (5 letters)
20 Down: Bends out of shape (5 letters)
21 Down: Group known for traveling by horse and buggy (5 letters)
23 Down: Arab American Heritage Month (5 letters)
25 Down: Counterpart of flows (4 letters)
29 Down: Nest egg initials (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 10x10 with 36 clues, and its longest answer is 10 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 (#24462, 2026-11-01) has 36 clues — 19 Across and 17 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.