Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 January 23, 2026
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 23, 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 | 38. Mouth organ |
| 2 Across | 33. Commercial preceder of Geo |
| 3 Across | 52. Text insert for a flash-forward film scene |
| 4 Across | 45. Zilch |
| 5 Across | 16. ___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.) |
| 6 Across | 43. First name on the Supreme Court |
| 7 Across | 19. "Black-ish" patriarch |
| 8 Across | 10. Environmental concern |
| 9 Across | 27. A-list |
| 10 Across | 34. Capital near the Red Sea |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- December 06 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 25 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 16 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "38. Mouth organ"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T____E
Answer: Click to reveal
TONGUE
2 Across: "33. Commercial preceder of Geo"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
NAT
3 Across: "52. Text insert for a flash-forward film scene"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: Y________R
Answer: Click to reveal
YEARSLATER
4 Across: "45. Zilch"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'Z' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: null
Answer: Click to reveal
ZIP
5 Across: "16. ___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: P__O
Answer: Click to reveal
PICO
6 Across: "43. First name on the Supreme Court"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E___A
Answer: Click to reveal
ELENA
7 Across: "19. "Black-ish" patriarch"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
DRE
8 Across: "10. Environmental concern"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: S__G
Answer: Click to reveal
SMOG
9 Across: "27. A-list"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S____T
Answer: Click to reveal
SELECT
10 Across: "34. Capital near the Red Sea"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: S___A
Answer: Click to reveal
SANAA
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 25. One setting on speakers |
| 2 Down | 5. "I'll take the blame" |
| 3 Down | 22. Longing look |
| 4 Down | 21. Digital applications? |
| 5 Down | 36. ___ Fridays |
| 6 Down | 46. Couple |
| 7 Down | 33. Gelded |
| 8 Down | 27. Long look |
| 9 Down | 4. Essence of the matter |
| 10 Down | 37. Hangouts |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- April 16 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 26 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 08 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "25. One setting on speakers"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B__S
Answer: Click to reveal
BASS
2 Down: "5. "I'll take the blame""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T__________E
Answer: Click to reveal
THISONESONME
3 Down: "22. Longing look"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B_________S
Answer: Click to reveal
BEDROOMEYES
4 Down: "21. Digital applications?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P__________S
Answer: Click to reveal
PRESSONNAILS
5 Down: "36. ___ Fridays"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
TGI
6 Down: "46. Couple"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: I__M
Answer: Click to reveal
ITEM
7 Down: "33. Gelded"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: N______D
Answer: Click to reveal
NEUTERED
8 Down: "27. Long look"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S___E
Answer: Click to reveal
STARE
9 Down: "4. Essence of the matter"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'B'
- Another word like this: nubble
Answer: Click to reveal
NUB
10 Down: "37. Hangouts"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: H____S
Answer: Click to reveal
HAUNTS
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 1 minute 10 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 4
When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?
The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 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 4?
No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?
Good Trivia Week 4 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 4?
Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
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