Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for October 16, 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 16, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 10/16/26. 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. Cheeky
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6A. Popular women's health app whose name sounds like a sheet of ice
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9A. Fantasy world
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11A. Eye shadow spot
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12A. The surname of Daryl Hannah or Jeremy Renner, e.g.
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14A. "___ Brockovich" (2000 Julia Roberts film)
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15A. Crosses one's fingers
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16A. Clear (of)
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17A. "This stinks!"
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18A. 1985 sequel with an iconic training montage
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22A. City-related
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25A. Teeny-tiny bit
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26A. Leader of the Jabari Tribe in "Black Panther"
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27A. So-called "windows to the soul"
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28A. Yearns (for)
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29A. Not all
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1D. "Awesome!"
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2D. Classic Nintendo rival
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3D. Not striped, as a pool ball
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4D. ___ class (cycling workout)
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5D. Yang's partner
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6D. Total failure
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7D. Pad Thai garnish
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8D. Poems of praise
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10D. Like some committees
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13D. Newbies
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17D. Extra benefit
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18D. Tool for a Zen garden
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19D. Toy that has its ups and downs?
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20D. Bullet point on an agenda
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21D. Bouquet holder
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22D. Caller of balls and strikes
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23D. Sports stat informally called a "ribbie"
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24D. Outlaw
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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