NYT Midi Crossword Solver & Clues & Answers Today — Sep 27, 2026
Today's NYT Midi Crossword Hints
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Clues & Answers for Today's NYT Midi
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Across
Down
Across
Down
About Today's NYT Midi Crossword
Solve a medium-sized crossword puzzle daily — bigger than the Mini, smaller than the full NYT Crossword. Visit nytimes.com/crosswords/game/midi to play today's puzzle.
Today's puzzle is rated 7/10 difficulty — on the harder side. Use our hints if you get stuck.
How to Play NYT Midi Crossword
The NYT Midi Crossword is a medium-sized 9×9 crossword puzzle, larger than the Mini but smaller than the full NYT Crossword.
Fill in the 9×9 grid by solving Across and Down clues. Each answer intersects with other words at shared letters.
Start with the clues you're most confident about. Use crossing letters to help solve harder clues.
The puzzle resets daily at 10:00 PM ET with a fresh grid.
Play at nytimes.com/crosswords/game/midi. A new puzzle is available every day.
Tips & Strategy
- Begin with short answers (3-4 letters). They have fewer possibilities and fill in crossing letters quickly.
- Learn common crossword fill words: ERA, ORE, ATE, IRE. These appear in most NYT puzzles.
- If stuck on an Across clue, try solving the Down clues that cross it. Shared letters narrow your options.
- The Midi takes 3-10 minutes. Clues are straightforward compared to the full Crossword.
NYT Midi Crossword Answer Patterns & Statistics
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About NYT Midi Crossword — History & Fun Facts
The NYT Midi Crossword is a daily digital crossword puzzle from The New York Times. It offers a medium-difficulty challenge, larger than the Mini but smaller than the full Sunday-sized puzzle. Players can access it through the New York Times Games website and app. The puzzle resets every day at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.
This puzzle gained popularity as part of the New York Times' expanding digital games offering. It appeals to solvers seeking a more substantial challenge than the Mini but a quicker solve than the main daily crossword. The Midi is a consistent part of the NYT Games subscription, enjoyed by a dedicated online community.
Fun Facts About NYT Midi Crossword
- The NYT Midi Crossword is one of several daily puzzle offerings from The New York Times.
- It provides a middle ground in terms of difficulty and size between the Mini and the main daily crossword.
- The puzzle resets daily at 10:00 PM ET, allowing solvers to tackle a fresh challenge each night.
NYT Mini vs Midi vs Daily Crossword
| Feature | Mini | Midi | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid Size | 5×5 | 9×9 | 15×15 |
| Clues | ~10 | ~30 | ~70+ |
| Solve Time | 1–3 min | 3–10 min | 15–45 min |
| Difficulty | Easy | Medium | Hard (Mon→Sat) |
| Themed | No | Yes | Yes (always) |
| Subscription | Free | NYT Games | NYT Games |
| Reset Time | 10 PM ET | 10 PM ET | 10 PM ET |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to Play & Discuss NYT Midi Crossword
- Play on nytimes.com
Official NYT Midi Crossword site — solve today's puzzle.
- Discuss on r/crossword
Reddit community where players share strategies and reactions.
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