NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 3. November, 2026
The Midi #23926 for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 32 clues (17 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Cry like a baby”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Topic of a children's song with the lyric "Next time won't you sing with me?" (4 letters)
9 Across: Long (for) (4 letters)
10 Across: Gazpacho or garbure (4 letters)
11 Across: Common attire for a Secret Service agent (4 letters)
12 Across: Samberg of "7 Days in Hell" (4 letters)
13 Across: "To ___ is human; to forgive, divine" (3 letters)
14 Across: Commercial ending with Gator (3 letters)
15 Across: Sets aside for a rainy day (9 letters)
19 Across: Stir-frying pan (3 letters)
20 Across: "___ boy!" (3 letters)
21 Across: Comedic sketch (4 letters)
23 Across: Well-ventilated (4 letters)
24 Across: Norway ___ (state tree of Minnesota) (4 letters)
25 Across: Palindromic man's name (4 letters)
26 Across: Counts on one's fingers, say (4 letters)
27 Across: Actress/singer Salonga (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Diamond quartet (5 letters)
2 Down: Luxury brand of Honda (5 letters)
3 Down: Action-packed and exhausting, as a weekend (9 letters)
4 Down: "___ freedom ring" (line from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech) (3 letters)
5 Down: Carne ___ (5 letters)
6 Down: Color similar to beige, despite its name (9 letters)
7 Down: Cow's mouthful (3 letters)
8 Down: Many a character on BBC's "The Night Manager" (3 letters)
14 Down: "Say, can I ___ you something?" (3 letters)
16 Down: "Oh, 100%," in slang (5 letters)
17 Down: Main artery of the human body (5 letters)
18 Down: Toy on a string (4 letters)
21 Down: Relaxing escape (3 letters)
22 Down: Josh (3 letters)
23 Down: Internet company that popularized instant messaging (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 9 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 (#23926, 2026-11-03) has 32 clues — 17 Across and 15 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.