Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 3, 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 3, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/3/26. 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. Quibble that’s “picked”
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4A. Wild guess
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8A. Alter __
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9A. Pitched shelter
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10A. Oar-propelled vessels
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12A. Air-conditioning coolant
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13A. Onetime retail partner of Sears
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18A. Rare hit in baseball
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19A. Dull person
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22A. "This 2,000 pound truck weighs ___!"
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23A. Country now known as Zimbabwe
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25A. Ready ___ fire!
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26A. Quick kiss
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27A. Spinner in the final frame of "Inception"
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28A. Queries
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1D. Big name in foam darts
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2D. Frankenstein's assistant
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3D. Eiffel ___
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4D. Sean Penn's character in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," for one
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5D. Beverage that's steeped
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6D. Insect in a "farm"
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7D. Megapopular K-pop group
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11D. Kicked out
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14D. Prejudices
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15D. Slight increase
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16D. Outerwear for hobbit costumes
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17D. Movie character who says "I only exist within the warmth of your gaze. Without it, I'm just another blond guy who can't do flips"
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19D. Little snot
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20D. State whose three largest cities start with the letter "C"
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21D. Lopsided victory
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24D. Clean air org
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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