Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 6, 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 6, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/6/26. 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. Frozen desserts
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5A. 'Funny!'
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8A. See 16 Down
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11A. Mysterious sighting up above, in brief
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12A. Cow's sounds in "Old MacDonald"
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13A. Undergarment associated with fittings
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14A. 2018 movie starring Sandra Bullock
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16A. 1995 movie starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence
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17A. Alias abbreviation
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19A. Test that measures brain waves, in brief
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20A. "You're just ... giving up?"
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24A. Arrived
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25A. Paranasal cavity
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27A. Skin care brand
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28A. Words from Hamlet that sound like 23-Down
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29A. Shade close to beige
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30A. Cancel
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1D. Tech company nicknamed 'Big Blue'
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2D. Someone who might get a large compensation package
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3D. Alter __
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4D. “The Lion King” protagonist
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5D. Spousal nickname
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6D. Picked-out hairstyles
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7D. April Fools' Day undertaking
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9D. "I have zero clue"
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10D. Frozen desserts
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15D. Watch a beagle or a bloodhound
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16D. With 8-Across, 2005 movie starring Christian Bale
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17D. Wide tie
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18D. Eucalyptus muncher
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21D. Uninspired opener on a dating app, perhaps
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22D. Privy to
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23D. Streaming service where you might expect to find the movies in this puzzle (say it out loud!)?
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26D. Word before drive or education
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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