NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 8. November, 2026
The Midi #23334 for Sunday, November 8, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 30 clues (12 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Where you might not be allowed to feed the animals”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Talk on and on and on (3 letters)
7 Across: New Delhi monument described as a "creative reworking of the Arc de Triomphe" ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (9 letters)
11 Across: Indicator at the start of a golf hole (9 letters)
12 Across: Letter after upsilon (3 letters)
13 Across: Texting format, for short (3 letters)
15 Across: T.S.A. ___Check (3 letters)
18 Across: From ___ Z (everything) (3 letters)
19 Across: Electric guitar accessory (3 letters)
21 Across: "Get A.I. to write your college thesis!," e.g. (9 letters)
25 Across: "Beats me" (9 letters)
26 Across: Lunch meat holders at a supermarket counter (9 letters)
Down
1 Down: Pimple (3 letters)
2 Down: Last number shouted in a New Year's Eve countdown (3 letters)
3 Down: Poem of praise (3 letters)
4 Down: Himalayan ox (3 letters)
5 Down: Had paneer tikka masala, perhaps (3 letters)
6 Down: In accordance with (3 letters)
8 Down: Little troublemakers (4 letters)
9 Down: "That hits the spot!" (3 letters)
10 Down: Concern when swinging a golf club or tennis racket (4 letters)
13 Down: Ward (off) (5 letters)
14 Down: Runway walker (5 letters)
16 Down: Midnight fridge visits (5 letters)
17 Down: Awards show figure who sounds like its second and third letters (5 letters)
18 Down: Put in ___ (try for on eBay) (4 letters)
20 Down: Samosa veggies (4 letters)
22 Down: Singer/songwriter DiFranco (3 letters)
23 Down: Med school grad (3 letters)
24 Down: Through, on an itinerary (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 30 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 (#23334, 2026-11-08) has 30 clues — 12 Across and 18 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.