NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 January 14, 2026 - Solved
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14, 2026 |
| Grid Size | 5 x 5 squares |
| Total Clues | 20 clues |
| Across Clues | 10 clues |
| Down Clues | 10 clues |
| Average Solve Time | Under 1 minute |
Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout
This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.
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How to Solve This Puzzle Fast
- Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
- Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
- Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
- If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
- Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT
Quick Facts About This Puzzle
- Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
- Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
- Best time to play: During a coffee break
- Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy
Across Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 17. "Sunday in the Park With George," for one |
| 2 Across | 53. Like a dress that falls short? |
| 3 Across | 49. Wired |
| 4 Across | 27. "Oh, that does make sense" |
| 5 Across | 23. Signs |
| 6 Across | 47. Oceanic |
| 7 Across | 21. Ref. work with over 600,000 words |
| 8 Across | 16. Tuna variety |
| 9 Across | 1. Wasn't even close, as in comparison |
| 10 Across | 6. Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent" |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- Thursday NYT Across Solutions November
- February 09 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- September 09 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "17. "Sunday in the Park With George," for one"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 15 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: B_____________L
Answer: Click to reveal
BROADWAYMUSICAL
2 Across: "53. Like a dress that falls short?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: P____E
Answer: Click to reveal
PETITE
3 Across: "49. Wired"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: H___R
Answer: Click to reveal
HYPER
4 Across: "27. "Oh, that does make sense""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: I__E
Answer: Click to reveal
ISEE
5 Across: "23. Signs"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: I__S
Answer: Click to reveal
INKS
6 Across: "47. Oceanic"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: V__T
Answer: Click to reveal
VAST
7 Across: "21. Ref. work with over 600,000 words"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
- Another word like this: O.E.D.
Answer: Click to reveal
OED
8 Across: "16. Tuna variety"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
AHI
9 Across: "1. Wasn't even close, as in comparison"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: P___D
Answer: Click to reveal
PALED
10 Across: "6. Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: G___I
Answer: Click to reveal
GUCCI
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 32. Tunes with an irresistible rhythm |
| 2 Down | 11. Kind of shell |
| 3 Down | 10. Mock "Ooh, you frighten me!" |
| 4 Down | 3. Ones who probably aren't buying it? |
| 5 Down | 7. 180 |
| 6 Down | 9. Defeat decisively |
| 7 Down | 55. Look after |
| 8 Down | 52. 51-Across server |
| 9 Down | 33. Change across the Atlantic |
| 10 Down | 58. Queen's domain |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- February 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- July 02 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- Thursday NYT Across Solutions November
1 Down: "32. Tunes with an irresistible rhythm"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T________S
Answer: Click to reveal
TOETAPPERS
2 Down: "11. Kind of shell"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: T__O
Answer: Click to reveal
TACO
3 Down: "10. Mock "Ooh, you frighten me!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: I______D
Answer: Click to reveal
IMSCARED
4 Down: "3. Ones who probably aren't buying it?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L________S
Answer: Click to reveal
LOOKIELOOS
5 Down: "7. 180"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Y'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
UEY
6 Down: "9. Defeat decisively"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: C___H
Answer: Click to reveal
CRUSH
7 Down: "55. Look after"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: T__D
Answer: Click to reveal
TEND
8 Down: "52. 51-Across server"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L___E
Answer: Click to reveal
LADLE
9 Down: "33. Change across the Atlantic"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E___S
Answer: Click to reveal
EUROS
10 Down: "58. Queen's domain"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: H__E
Answer: Click to reveal
HIVE
How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster
Here are the best tips from expert solvers:
Step-by-Step Strategy
- Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
- Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
- Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
- Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
- Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.
Letter Tips That Really Help
- The letter E is the most common in English
- Words ending in S are often plurals
- If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
- Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated
Time Goals to Aim For
| Your Time | Skill Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 seconds | Expert | You know the puzzle patterns very well! |
| 30-60 seconds | Advanced | Great job! You solve quickly. |
| 1-2 minutes | Good | You're doing well. Keep practicing! |
| Over 2 minutes | Learning | You'll get faster with practice. |
Puzzle Numbers and Facts
| Total Clues: | 20 clues to solve |
| Grid Size: | 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down |
| Total Squares: | 25 squares to fill |
| Average Time: | Most people solve in 45 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 2
When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?
The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!
Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 2?
No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?
Good Trivia Week 2 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!
Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 2?
Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
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