Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 26, 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 26, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/26/26. 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. Birth month for many Libras: Abbr.
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4A. Tardy animal in "Alice in Wonderland"
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10A. Animal from Down Under, for short
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11A. Low tie score
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12A. Comic-___
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13A. Position
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14A. Defense that might lead to exoneration
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16A. Contracts that protect corporate secrets, in brief
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17A. Loosen, as a knot
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19A. Interest stat
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21A. 2025 Nia DaCosta film based on a Henrik Ibsen play
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24A. Fermented apple juice
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26A. Profile ___
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27A. Formalwear named after a New York village
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28A. Campfire residue
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29A. Word that's notoriously difficult to find a rhyme for
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30A. Surface a Zamboni resurfaces
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31A. Analyze, as a sentence
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32A. Fishing tool
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1D. Killer whale
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2D. "Be ___" ("Act casual")
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3D. Morrison who wrote "Sula"
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4D. Substance applied to violin bows
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5D. Unwelcome picnic guest
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6D. Brimless cap
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7D. Package deal at a cat shelter (like the one depicted in this puzzle!)
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8D. ___ Trail (Peruvian hiking destination)
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9D. Cannon "ammo" at sporting events
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15D. Great hardships
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18D. Pang, as of pain
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19D. Honda's luxury line
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20D. Studio behind "Coco," but not "Cocoon"
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22D. Music genre associated with a glittering ball
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23D. Had some post-Pilates pain, say
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25D. Outermost part
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27D. Uppermost part
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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