NYT Midi Crossword September 23, 2026 Answers
“Start the Music!” · By Tarun Krishnamurthy · Edited by Ian Livengood
Every answer for the NYT Midi Crossword from September 23, 2026. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
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1ARequest that might make you stick out your tongue5 6A"No ___, ands or buts!"3 9ACalmness under pressure5 10AMade it through a round of musical chairs, say3 11ALeader of the pack9 13ASalary bump5 14AOne with well-groomed dogs?9 18ATennis star Agassi5 19A"In Rainbows" rock band ... or a collective feature of the circled letters in 11- and 14-Across?9 24A$1,000,000, casually3 25ATaste quality of soy sauce and miso5 26A"My bad," in a text3 27ATribal emblem5Down
1DWhere you might get into hot water?3 2D"You've got mail" co.3 3DSharp bark3 4DCampfire residue3 5D"You'll probably think this is crazy, but ..."9 6D"Let me repeat ..."5 7DTest answer that has a 50/50 shot of being correct5 8D"Stainless" metal5 12DChinese Communist Party leader Zedong3 14DProduces produce5 15DCurrently broadcasting5 16DIn a strange way5 17DSwim-bike-run race, for short3 20DMed. care option3 21D"___, drink and be merry"3 22DInits. in some Black churches3 23DFaintly lit3Frequently Asked Questions
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