NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 7. November, 2026
The Midi #24438 for Saturday, November 7, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 29 clues (15 Across, 14 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Light run”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Landmass that includes Laos (4 letters)
8 Across: Like the vast majority of Bedouins (4 letters)
10 Across: Low-___ diet (4 letters)
11 Across: Fights to beat the rap, in brief? (9 letters)
13 Across: Take a breather (4 letters)
14 Across: Give up one's accomplices / Grandmothers, affectionately (9 letters)
19 Across: Botch (4 letters)
20 Across: Lordly term of address (4 letters)
21 Across: "Homer and ___ Exchange Cross Words" ("The Simpsons" episode) (4 letters)
22 Across: Privy to, as secret plans (4 letters)
23 Across: Sixtieth of a min (3 letters)
24 Across: Government agents, for short (4 letters)
25 Across: Tongue-clicking sound (3 letters)
26 Across: "I'd like to ___ you try" (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Word after Def, Pearl or Space (3 letters)
2 Down: Foe encountered by Frodo on the way to Mordor (3 letters)
3 Down: Gift of ___ (3 letters)
4 Down: Pretends it's the case that (8 letters)
5 Down: Backbreaking workplaces, so to speak / Crackers traditionally used to soothe an upset stomach (9 letters)
6 Down: Fury (3 letters)
7 Down: Muscles retracted when doing the vacuum pose (3 letters)
9 Down: On a horse without a saddle / Helper who refills liquor bottles and cleans glassware (8 letters)
12 Down: Number of Oscars won by "West Side Story" (1961) (3 letters)
14 Down: Org. with Lions and Bears, oh my! (3 letters)
15 Down: Top-tier celebrity's status (5 letters)
16 Down: Sources of creative inspiration / Swiss Army knives have many of these (5 letters)
17 Down: Diminish, as trust / Was a passenger on (5 letters)
18 Down: One of a person's five (six, if they're psychic) (5 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 29 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 (#24438, 2026-11-07) has 29 clues — 15 Across and 14 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.