Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for September 8, 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 8, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 9/8/26. 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. Ending with half or hard
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4A. Hem and __ (be indecisive)
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7A. Airport code for the City of Brotherly Love
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8A. Military higher-ups, collectively
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11A. Experimental model
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13A. Sport whose competitors are known as rikishi
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14A. Cat's quiet call
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15A. "Please, have at it!"
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18A. Sheepish mother?
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19A. N.B.A. rarities, for short ... or what 11- and 15-Across contain
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25A. ___ loss (hit to one's coolness, in Gen Z slang)
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26A. Penny, Kenny or Jenny
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27A. Default search engine for Microsoft Edge
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28A. Variety show bit
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1D. Home screen array
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2D. 'No clue!'
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3D. What some action film scenes and sports replays are shown in
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4D. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" airer
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5D. The "A" of MoMA
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6D. Robotaxi company based in Silicon Valley
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9D. Shoot, as lava from a volcano
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10D. Stitched
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12D. Common trade show freebie
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16D. Woodsy ___, mascot who says "Give a hoot! Don't pollute!"
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17D. Stereotypically angsty individuals
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19D. Dollop
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20D. French assent
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21D. Coffee container
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22D. Sturdy shade tree
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23D. "OMG, I do NOT need to know that!"
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24D. Tennis match division
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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