Today’s NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for October 30

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

Clues37
Across17
Down20
ThemeDouble-Teamed

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
Michael Jordan, notably (4)
Starts with B, ends with LBULL→
5A
China shop menace, in a saying (4)
Starts with B, ends with LBULL→
9A
11A
Blender setting for making applesauce (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPUREE→
12A
Coating used by violin players (5)
Starts with R, ends with NROSIN→
13A
Building wing (5)
Starts with A, ends with XANNEX→
14A
___ profiling (lab technique) (3)
Starts with D, ends with ADNA→
15A
Lively spirit (3)
Starts with P, ends with PPEP→
25A
What the floor is, in a children's game (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALAVA→
26A
Jalen Brunson, notably (5)
Starts with K, ends with KKNICK→
27A
Peaceful type of protest (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSITIN→
28A
Pig squeals (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOINKS→
30A
Command to a dog (4)
Starts with S, ends with YSTAY→
31A
"You ___ seen nothin' yet!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with TAINT→

Down

1D
Teller of tales (4)
Starts with B, ends with DBARD→
2D
Japanese noodle often served with tempura (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUDON→
3D
Maggie's big sis on "The Simpsons" (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALISA→
4D
Souvenir from Hawaii (3)
Starts with L, ends with ILEI→
5D
What ramen substitutes for in a ramen burger (3)
Starts with B, ends with NBUN→
6D
Large vase (3)
Starts with U, ends with NURN→
7D
Actor/martial artist Bruce (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELEE→
8D
Comics villain Luthor (3)
Starts with L, ends with XLEX→
10D
Empties, as a suitcase (7)
Starts with U, ends with SUNPACKS→
11D
Smurf with a beard (4)
Starts with P, ends with APAPA→
16D
Hosp. spots for triaging (3)
Starts with E, ends with SERS→
17D
Choosy (5)
Starts with P, ends with YPICKY→
18D
Russian pancakes (5)
Starts with B, ends with IBLINI→
19D
Like "carpe diem," but not "YOLO" (5)
Starts with L, ends with NLATIN→
20D
Kick out, as a tenant (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEVICT→
21D
Plummeted into the abyss, say (4)
Starts with S, ends with KSANK→
22D
Some boxing match outcomes, in brief (4)
Starts with T, ends with STKOS→
23D
The "U" of B.T.U. (4)
Starts with U, ends with TUNIT→
24D
Singer/civil rights activist Simone (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANINA→
27D
Cousin of reggae (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASKA→

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 October 30, 2026?+

37 clues: 17 Across and 20 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Hanh Huynh and edited by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Michael Jordan, notably (BULL); China shop menace, in a saying (BULL); "Catch you on the flippity flip, Françoise!" (ADIEU).

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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