Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 29, 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 29, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/29/26. 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. Music media that followed cassettes
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4A. Book jacket blurbs
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8A. Tony-winning actress ___ Salonga
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9A. Lounged around and did nothing
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11A. Santa's little helper
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12A. Event that's full of bull?
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13A. Grassy expanse
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15A. They're flashed at bouncers
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16A. Expert archer in the Marvel Universe portrayed by Jeremy Renner
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18A. Bean harvested to make chocolate
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19A. Fit neatly together
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22A. Pub pintful
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23A. Coagulate
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24A. Forbid
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25A. Round of applause
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1D. Music staff symbol
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2D. Supermarket section where you might hear "Now serving ..."
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3D. Sanctuary
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4D. What some Audubon Society members do with binoculars ... or a hint to 16- and 19-Across?
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5D. Ceremonial words
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6D. An ___ but a goodie
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7D. Like a run-down joint
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10D. Two tablets maybe
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14D. String in a skate or a hoodie
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17D. Marsupial that can sleep about 20 hours a day
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18D. Flavor of some bottle-shaped gummies
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19D. Little bit of cream
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20D. Charged particle
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21D. Business name abbreviation, in Britain
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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