Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for October 11, 2026 will help you work your way through the mid-size grid if a clue has you stumped. The New York Times Midi Crossword sits between the Mini and the full-sized puzzle in both size and difficulty, offering a satisfying challenge without the time commitment of the daily 15×15. It’s designed for solvers who want something meatier than the Mini but still approachable enough to finish in a short session. The Midi is published daily online and has become a favorite for players looking to sharpen their skills.
NYT Midi Crossword Hints, October 11, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 10/11/26. You can click or tap on any clue to jump to its dedicated page for more detail, including definitions and additional guidance. If you prefer a lighter nudge, you can reveal letters one at a time to keep the puzzle challenging without giving away the full answer immediately.
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1A. ___-benefit analysis
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5A. Practical joke
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8A. Wood commonly used for building model airplanes
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10A. Be in debt
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11A. Some variety show pieces [Fox]
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12A. "If you ask me ...," in a text
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13A. Browser irritant [Seal]
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15A. Tel Aviv's land: Abbr.
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16A. Zero
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17A. Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]
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19A. Like a limbo bar at the end of the game
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20A. Word repeated in a nursery song before "We all fall down"
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24A. "Snug ___ bug ..."
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25A. Diving equipment [Bear]
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26A. Answer sheet
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27A. Leisure pursuit
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1D. "60 Minutes" network
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2D. Acorn-producing tree
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3D. Leaves unobtrusively
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4D. Weather event with lightning, briefly
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5D. Start selling shares on the stock market, in Wall St. slang
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6D. "Shucks!"
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7D. Crystal-filled rock
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9D. Egyptian snake
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14D. Agcy. that designates World Heritage Sites
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15D. "You beat me!"
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17D. Criticism
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18D. Festive party
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21D. Chicago O'Hare or Philadelphia International, for American Airlines
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22D. ___ and flow
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23D. Remark
If you enjoy the Midi, you might also like stepping up to the full NYT Crossword, which offers a deeper challenge with its 15×15 weekday grids and the larger 21×21 Sunday puzzle. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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