NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for September 14, 2026

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

Clues28
Across13
Down15
ThemeTwo of a Kind

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
That's no lie! (4)
Starts with F, ends with TFACT→
5A
Pie ___ mode (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
10A
Gender prefix (3)
Starts with C, ends with SCIS→
13A
~~~ (6)
Starts with T, ends with STILDES→
14A
Construction project for beavers (3)
Starts with D, ends with MDAM→
17A
Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSWAT→
18A
Big name in floss (5)
Starts with O, ends with BORALB→
21A
"A long, long time ___ ..." (3)
Starts with A, ends with OAGO→
25A
Makes super happy (6)
Starts with E, ends with SELATES→

Down

1D
"Terrif!" (3)
Starts with F, ends with BFAB→
2D
100% (3)
Starts with A, ends with LALL→
3D
Langley-based spy grp. (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACIA→
4D
Useful skill in de-escalation (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTACT→
5D
Denim treatment used in punk fashion (8)
Starts with A, ends with HACIDWASH→
6D
Ancestry (7)
Starts with L, ends with ELINEAGE→
7D
Sends an invite for (6)
Starts with A, ends with OASKSTO→
9D
Bit of sports equipment with a binding (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISKI→
12D
Counterpart to "thx" (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPLS→
14D
___ & Gabbana, Italian fashion label (5)
Starts with D, ends with EDOLCE→
15D
Alternative to Helvetica (5)
Starts with A, ends with LARIAL→
16D
Island nation between Italy and Libya (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMALTA→
19D
Uber competitor (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLYFT→
20D
Gooey cheese (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBRIE→
23D
Spy org. that preceded 3-Down (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOSS→

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 September 14, 2026?+

28 clues: 13 Across and 15 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Alina Abidi and edited by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: That's no lie! (FACT); Pie ___ mode (ALA); 2000s spy thriller series starring Jennifer Garner (ALIAS).

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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