NYT Midi Crossword Answers Today — October 22, 2026

Work through the latest New York Times mid-size crossword with every clue in Across and Down order. Get a gentle hint first, then reveal an answer only when you choose.

NYT Midi Crossword clues and answers for October 22, 2026

This verified NYT Midi Crossword snapshot contains every Across and Down clue for October 22, 2026. Open only the answer you need to keep the rest of the puzzle spoiler-safe.

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Across clues and answers

  1. 1. Distributes playing cards
    Reveal 5-letter answer

    Answer: DEALS

  2. 6. Phil ___, lead singer/drummer of Genesis
    Reveal 7-letter answer

    Answer: COLLINS

  3. 8. Phil ___, winner of World Series of Poker bracelets in five different decades
    Reveal 8-letter answer

    Answer: HELLMUTH

  4. 10. Retirement savings plan, for short
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: IRA

  5. 11. Some natural hairstyles
    Reveal 5-letter answer

    Answer: AFROS

  6. 13. It "warms you a bit but the warming is temporary," per Marilyn Monroe
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: FAME

  7. 14. I.C.U. drip lines
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: IVS

  8. 17. Partner of improved
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: NEW

  9. 18. Champagne bucket grabbers
    Reveal 8-letter answer

    Answer: ICETONGS

  10. 21. Phil ___, longtime TV talk show host
    Reveal 7-letter answer

    Answer: DONAHUE

  11. 22. Phil ___, co-founder of Nike
    Reveal 6-letter answer

    Answer: KNIGHT

Down clues and answers

  1. 1. Real go-getter
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: DOER

  2. 2. Jazz singer Fitzgerald
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: ELLA

  3. 3. 100%
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: ALL

  4. 4. Capital of Peru
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: LIMA

  5. 5. Extinguish, as a candle
    Reveal 5-letter answer

    Answer: SNUFF

  6. 6. The N.F.L.'s Bears, on scoreboards
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: CHI

  7. 7. Odd or bizarre
    Reveal 7-letter answer

    Answer: STRANGE

  8. 9. Realtors' listings
    Reveal 5-letter answer

    Answer: HOMES

  9. 12. Work with needle and thread
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: SEW

  10. 14. Clickable image
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: ICON

  11. 15. Word before "vidi" and "vici" in Caesar's boast
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: VENI

  12. 16. Norse mythology's Eikthyrnir (whose antlers drip water that fills the world's rivers), e.g.
    Reveal 4-letter answer

    Answer: STAG

  13. 18. Texter's "No idea"
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: IDK

  14. 19. "NOW it's clear to me!"
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: OHH

  15. 20. Pistachio or pecan
    Reveal 3-letter answer

    Answer: NUT

NYT Midi Crossword FAQ for October 22, 2026

What date is this NYT Midi Crossword for?
This verified puzzle is for October 22, 2026.
Who constructed today's puzzle?
Ian Livengood constructed this puzzle.
How many clues are in today's puzzle?
There are 26 clues across the Across and Down lists.

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