Today’s NYT Midi Crossword hints and answers for November 3

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

Clues32
Across17
Down15
ThemeStay in Line!

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
Cry like a baby (4)
Starts with B, ends with LBAWL→
9A
Long (for) (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACHE→
10A
Gazpacho or garbure (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSOUP→
11A
Common attire for a Secret Service agent (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSUIT→
12A
Samberg of "7 Days in Hell" (4)
Starts with A, ends with YANDY→
13A
"To ___ is human; to forgive, divine" (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
14A
Commercial ending with Gator (3)
Starts with A, ends with EADE→
15A
Sets aside for a rainy day (9)
Starts with S, ends with YSALTSAWAY→
19A
Stir-frying pan (3)
Starts with W, ends with KWOK→
20A
"___ boy!" (3)
Starts with H, ends with OHOO→
21A
Comedic sketch (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSKIT→
23A
Well-ventilated (4)
Starts with A, ends with YAIRY→
24A
Norway ___ (state tree of Minnesota) (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPINE→
25A
Palindromic man's name (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOTTO→
26A
Counts on one's fingers, say (4)
Starts with A, ends with SADDS→
27A
Actress/singer Salonga (3)
Starts with L, ends with ALEA→

Down

1D
Diamond quartet (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBASES→
2D
Luxury brand of Honda (5)
Starts with A, ends with AACURA→
5D
Carne ___ (5)
Starts with A, ends with AASADA→
6D
7D
Cow's mouthful (3)
Starts with C, ends with DCUD→
8D
14D
"Say, can I ___ you something?" (3)
Starts with A, ends with KASK→
16D
"Oh, 100%," in slang (5)
Starts with T, ends with STOTES→
17D
Main artery of the human body (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAORTA→
18D
Toy on a string (4)
Starts with Y, ends with OYOYO→
21D
Relaxing escape (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
22D
Josh (3)
Starts with K, ends with DKID→

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 3, 2026?+

32 clues: 17 Across and 15 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Ian Livengood.

What are some answers in today’s Midi?+

For example: Cry like a baby (BAWL); Topic of a children's song with the lyric "Next time won't you sing with me?" (ABCS); Long (for) (ACHE).

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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