Today’s NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for November 4

Every clue with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so nothing is spoiled until you tap.

Clues42
Across20
Down22
ThemeSeize the Moment

Today’s Midi clues, hints & answers

Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.

Across

1A
Campaign-funding orgs. (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPACS→
5A
Berry spelled with only one consonant (4)
Starts with A, ends with IACAI→
9A
Creature that squirts ink (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSQUID→
11A
Creature with lemon and nurse varieties (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSHARK→
12A
Kama ___ (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASUTRA→
13A
"Tell me if it needs more salt ..." (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETASTE→
14A
Professor's helpers, for short (3)
Starts with T, ends with STAS→
15A
The "S" in STEAM, informally (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISCI→
17A
Org. that may search your bags (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATSA→
18A
20A
Carve, as from a small piece of wood (7)
Starts with W, ends with EWHITTLE→
22A
___ gras (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFOIE→
24A
"Ditto!" (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESAME→
31A
Private plane, maybe (3)
Starts with J, ends with TJET→
32A
Yes, in French (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOUI→
33A
CPR pro (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEMT→
34A
"Kinda sorta" (3)
Starts with I, ends with HISH→
35A
Not yet scheduled: Abbr. (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTBD→
36A
"___ Misérables" (3)
Starts with L, ends with SLES→

Down

2D
Blue-green shade (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAQUA→
3D
Uses scissors (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCUTS→
4D
"Dear ___ or madam ..." (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSIR→
5D
"Got it!" (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAHA→
6D
Group of actors (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCAST→
7D
The "A" in STEAM (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARTS→
8D
Store that sells mattresses and meatballs (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIKEA→
10D
Miso soup base (5)
Starts with D, ends with IDASHI→
11D
Walking stick? (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSTILT→
16D
Animal revered in ancient Egypt (3)
Starts with C, ends with TCAT→
18D
"Yahooooooo!" (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWHEE→
19D
"Who ___ could it be?" (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELSE→
20D
What D, E and EE signify in shoes (5)
Starts with W, ends with HWIDTH→
21D
Painter's studio stand (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEASEL→
23D
Singles (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONES→
25D
Image that goes viral (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMEME→
26D
Fills up on, say (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEATS→
28D
Decompose (3)
Starts with R, ends with TROT→
29D
Spot for a relaxing soak (3)
Starts with T, ends with BTUB→
30D
Concealed (3)
Starts with H, ends with DHID→

How to solve the Midi

Click a square and type to fill the grid. Each clue is numbered and marked Across or Down. Like the Daily Crossword, the Midi gets bigger as the week goes on: early-week grids are compact 9x9 puzzles with around 30 clues, Thursday and Friday grow to 10x10, and weekend grids reach 11x11 with longer theme answers.

Want the full method? Read our Midi strategy and tips, our guide to crossword clue types, or check how to play the Midi on the hub.

Midi tips for tomorrow

  • Fill the gimmes first. Scan every clue once and fill in anything you know instantly, especially fill-in-the-blank clues. Those letters unlock the crossings.
  • Read the theme title. The theme name often points straight at the longest answers. Try them early, even with only a couple of letters in place.
  • Match tense and number. A clue in the past tense has a past-tense answer; a plural clue has a plural answer. “Took to court” means the answer likely ends in -ED.

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Midi FAQ

How many clues are in the Midi for November 4, 2026?+

42 clues: 20 Across and 22 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Kareem Ayas and edited by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Campaign-funding orgs. (PACS); Berry spelled with only one consonant (ACAI); Creature that squirts ink (SQUID).

What is the NYT Midi crossword?+

The Midi is a mid-sized daily crossword from New York Times Games. It sits between the 5x5 Mini and the 15x15 Daily Crossword in both size and difficulty.

Where can I find past Midi answers?+

Every past Midi on GameAnswers.com has its own page with clue-by-clue hints first and the full answers at the bottom. Click any date above.

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