Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for October 8, 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 8, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 10/8/26. 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. "Will you permit me, please?"
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5A. Top-level bosses, informally
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9A. Ready for business
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10A. Landed (on)
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11A. This puzzle's inkblot image ... to a bug collector?
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13A. Firefighter's tool
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14A. Someone enjoying the slopes
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16A. ... to a NASCAR fan?
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20A. Card game with Skip and Reverse cards
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21A. ___/her pronouns
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22A. With 23-Across ... to a circus clown?
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23A. See 22-Across
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24A. Long-running NBC sketch show, for short
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25A. DoorDash or Duolingo
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1D. "The Godfather" group, with "the"
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2D. Kwik-E-Mart storekeeper on "The Simpsons"
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3D. "So close, ___ so far"
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4D. Amount consumed
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5D. Professional path
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6D. Film with the line "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear"
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7D. Lubricate
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8D. Hangout for hogs
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12D. Illuminated sign in movie theaters
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14D. Make a frowny expression
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15D. Worshiper of Jah
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16D. Massage parlor offerings
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17D. Unknown source, informally
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18D. Nvidia product
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19D. Hold on to
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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