The NYT Midi Crossword September 13, 2026 puzzle by Natan Last is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 “Hold on a ___!” SEC
- 4 Welcoming neon sign at a 24-hour diner OPEN
- 8 Hawaiian island where Obama was born OAHU
- 10 Subterranean area CAVE
- 11 What color you might turn when embarrassed BRIGHTRED
- 13 Tell a falsehood LIE
- 14 Facetious scapegoat for a bad mistake, maybe EVILTWIN
- 19 Secure, as a job LAND
- 20 “In or Out” singer DiFranco ANI
- 21 Navy stunt pilot BLUEANGEL
- 23 Canola and corn products OILS
- 24 Yawnfest BORE
- 25 Soaks with water WETS
- 26 Hill-building insects ANTS
Down
- 1 Break down crying SOB
- 2 Place for a stud or a ring EAR
- 3 Life force, to an acupuncturist CHI
- 4 Trio + five OCTET
- 5 Golfer’s target PAR
- 6 Adam and ___ EVE
- 7 “The Simpsons” neighbor Flanders NED
- 9 Initial problem for a storied duckling UGLINESS
- 12 Broom-___ (comics witch) HILDA
- 14 ___ the Elephant (New York Liberty mascot with an alliterative name) ELLIE
- 15 Bank storage space with heavy security VAULT
- 16 Hayride vehicle WAGON
- 17 Nonreactive, as some gases INERT
- 18 “Frasier” brother NILES
- 21 Acknowledge an ovation, in a way BOW
- 22 Org. that discourages traveling? NBA
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