NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 12. November, 2026
The Midi #24145 for Thursday, November 12, 2026 is a 11x11 grid with 34 clues (16 Across, 18 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Mazda two-seater”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Coil of hair secured with a clip (7 letters)
8 Across: One who takes the stage (9 letters)
10 Across: Train or subway component (3 letters)
11 Across: Of the same ___ (similar) (3 letters)
12 Across: Understand (3 letters)
14 Across: Texter's icon depicted in this puzzle (11 letters)
17 Across: Exciting play on an ice rink (11 letters)
18 Across: In the style of (3 letters)
19 Across: ___ Moines, Iowa (3 letters)
20 Across: Commodity measured in barrels (3 letters)
21 Across: "___ the Great" (children's lit sleuth with a rhyming name) (4 letters)
23 Across: Brownish-purple shade (4 letters)
24 Across: Photographer's request ... and an apt instruction for this puzzle (9 letters)
28 Across: Major French city on the English Channel (7 letters)
29 Across: Capital of Oregon (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Former Russian space station (3 letters)
2 Down: Where first, second and third base are (7 letters)
3 Down: Devoted follower (7 letters)
4 Down: Entrees stuffed with stuffing (7 letters)
5 Down: Twist one's ___ (3 letters)
6 Down: Kind of care provided to mother and child around the time of birth (9 letters)
7 Down: Toy dwelling made of bricks (9 letters)
8 Down: Actresses Anderson and Adlon (7 letters)
9 Down: Celebrate (7 letters)
10 Down: Channel that airs governmental proceedings (5 letters)
13 Down: This puzzle's "Put on a Happy Face," e.g. (5 letters)
15 Down: Biloxi's state, in a mailing address (2 letters)
16 Down: Señorita, in English: Abbr. (2 letters)
22 Down: What the two isolated black squares in this puzzle represent (4 letters)
23 Down: Salon treatment (4 letters)
25 Down: "___-ching!" (3 letters)
26 Down: "2001: A Space Odyssey" computer (3 letters)
27 Down: 'Tis the night before (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 11x11 with 34 clues, and its longest answer is 11 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.
NYT Midi FAQ for November 12, 2026
How many clues are in the November 12, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#24145, 2026-11-12) has 34 clues — 16 Across and 18 Down.
What size is the November 12, 2026 Midi grid?
A 11x11 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
11 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.