Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 22, 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 22, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/22/26. 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. Kind of salad with bacon and eggs
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5A. Tally up
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8A. Trains, in toddler-speak
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11A. One-named singer with the 2024 #1 hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
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12A. Pan handlers?
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13A. Princess in "The Little Mermaid"
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16A. "Spring forward" clock setting: Abbr.
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17A. With 20-Across, hidden key to success ... or what's inside 8- and 11-Across?
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19A. "Without further ___..."
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20A. See 17 across
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24A. Mafia boss
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25A. One of 40(!) a day supposedly smoked by Mark Twain
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26A. Really rude person
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27A. Make extremely happy
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1D. Includes on an email thread
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2D. "NOW that makes sense!"
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3D. Feathery wrap
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4D. Buoyant attachment on a fishing line
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5D. "Yes ... that makes sense"
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6D. Took a nap
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7D. People of action
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9D. Come together
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10D. The S of GPS (Abbr.)
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13D. Carne ___
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14D. Take twos
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15D. Images on a touchscreen
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18D. Where a scorpion's stinger is located
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21D. Football powerhouse in the Peach State, for short
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22D. Scratching post user
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23D. Able was I ___ I saw Elba (classic palindrome)
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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