Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 15, 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, September 15, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/15/26. 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. Guest contributor's column
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5A. Shortcut for "copy," on a PC keyboard
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9A. What hearts may represent in video games
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11A. Historical period
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12A. Otherworldly creature
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13A. Haul
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14A. Chew the ___ (chitchat)
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15A. 2000s ABC drama with a classic 8-Down ("We have to go back!")
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17A. Ma, pa, sibs, etc.
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19A. Org. behind the "Speaking of Science" podcast
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20A. Honolulu's island
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22A. Prime-time soap opera with a classic 8-Down ("Who shot J.R.?")
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24A. Fully committed
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25A. Forbid from leaving the house, as a teen
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26A. Actress Witherspoon
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27A. Jeopardizes
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1D. Frozen snowman
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2D. Fluffy rice dish
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3D. Musical about a former first lady of Argentina
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4D. Barely passing grade
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5D. "Live Fit" energy drink brand
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6D. "Fiction is the ___ inside the lie": Stephen King
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7D. Cleaning cloth
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8D. The suspenseful, can't-wait-to-see-what-comes-next ending to this puzzle (read the circled letters from top to bottom!)
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10D. Show that once featured Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, for short
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16D. Available
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18D. Snail, squid or scallop
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21D. Dresses with fitted tops and flared bottoms
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22D. “Too risky for me?”
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23D. Soothing succulents
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25D. This is so frustrating!
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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