Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 17, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for April 17, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, April 17, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	April 17, 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.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

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.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	5. Make an all-out effort
2 Across	61. Chewy Japanese noodle
3 Across	1. 12-12, say
4 Across	26. Multitude
5 Across	51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer
6 Across	62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)
7 Across	20. Settle a bill
8 Across	18. Get to the point?
9 Across	10. 50, on a table
10 Across	44. Voting, e.g.

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "5. Make an all-out effort"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: G___G

Answer:

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GOBIG

2 Across: "61. Chewy Japanese noodle"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: U__N

Answer:

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UDON

3 Across: "1. 12-12, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: T__D

Answer:

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TIED

4 Across: "26. Multitude"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: H__T

Answer:

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HOST

5 Across: "51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: N______R

Answer:

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NAYSAYER

6 Across: "62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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POR

7 Across: "20. Settle a bill"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: S______P

Answer:

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SQUAREUP

8 Across: "18. Get to the point?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: T___R

Answer:

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TAPER

9 Across: "10. 50, on a table"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Another word like this: tin can

Answer:

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TIN

10 Across: "44. Voting, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: C_______Y

Answer:

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CIVICDUTY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	43. Big fight
2 Down	38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein
3 Down	32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short
4 Down	25. Discussion guider
5 Down	53. Mythical lover
6 Down	31. Bend it like Beckham!
7 Down	12. Safety devices for trapeze artists
8 Down	37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr.
9 Down	34. Seriously, in modern slang
10 Down	50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "43. Big fight"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
Another word like this: run-in

Answer:

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ROW

2 Down: "38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: L______M

Answer:

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LAUDANUM

3 Down: "32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: P__S

Answer:

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PDAS

4 Down: "25. Discussion guider"

Helpful hints:

This word has 11 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: F_________R

Answer:

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FACILITATOR

5 Down: "53. Mythical lover"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E__S

Answer:

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EROS

6 Down: "31. Bend it like Beckham!"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: K__E

Answer:

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KNEE

7 Down: "12. Safety devices for trapeze artists"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: N__S

Answer:

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NETS

8 Down: "37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
Another word like this: unsweet

Answer:

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SEC

9 Down: "34. Seriously, in modern slang"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D_____S

Answer:

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DEADASS

10 Down: "50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: P__N

Answer:

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PAWN

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

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
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 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 3?

No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?

Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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Friday, April 17, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 3 April 17, 2026 - Solved

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "5. Make an all-out effort"

2 Across: "61. Chewy Japanese noodle"

3 Across: "1. 12-12, say"

4 Across: "26. Multitude"

5 Across: "51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer"

6 Across: "62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)"

7 Across: "20. Settle a bill"

8 Across: "18. Get to the point?"

9 Across: "10. 50, on a table"

10 Across: "44. Voting, e.g."

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "43. Big fight"

2 Down: "38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein"

3 Down: "32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short"

4 Down: "25. Discussion guider"

5 Down: "53. Mythical lover"

6 Down: "31. Bend it like Beckham!"

7 Down: "12. Safety devices for trapeze artists"

8 Down: "37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr."

9 Down: "34. Seriously, in modern slang"

10 Down: "50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

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