Trivia Week 4 April 24, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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 24, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, April 24, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	April 24, 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	32. Approach surreptitiously
2 Across	21. Concern for a seamstress
3 Across	26. Green spots
4 Across	27. Game with a board numbered from 1 to 20
5 Across	25. Rocker Brian
6 Across	46. ?!?!?!
7 Across	45. Children's author Kinney
8 Across	54. Takes to the next level
9 Across	31. "The best cheese of its type in the world," per George Orwell
10 Across	38. One who's generous to a fault, say

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: "32. Approach surreptitiously"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: S_____P

Answer:

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SNEAKUP

2 Across: "21. Concern for a seamstress"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'T'
Another word like this: primed

Answer:

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FIT

3 Across: "26. Green spots"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O___S

Answer:

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OASES

4 Across: "27. Game with a board numbered from 1 to 20"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D___S

Answer:

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DARTS

5 Across: "25. Rocker Brian"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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ENO

6 Across: "46. ?!?!?!"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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WTF

7 Across: "45. Children's author Kinney"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'F'
Word pattern: J__F

Answer:

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JEFF

8 Across: "54. Takes to the next level"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E______S

Answer:

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ELEVATES

9 Across: "31. "The best cheese of its type in the world," per George Orwell"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: S_____N

Answer:

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STILTON

10 Across: "38. One who's generous to a fault, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: D___R

Answer:

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DOTER

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	6. Murderer of Osiris, in myth
2 Down	3. Tubes that go down?
3 Down	44. Finish up with
4 Down	33. Surname of a Tolstoy heroine
5 Down	30. Coalesce
6 Down	4. The first of these was Terrible
7 Down	9. Recovers
8 Down	27. Attire
9 Down	29. From time past
10 Down	2. "Perish the thought!"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "6. Murderer of Osiris, in myth"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
Another word like this: congeal

Answer:

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SET

2 Down: "3. Tubes that go down?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: R______I

Answer:

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RIGATONI

3 Down: "44. Finish up with"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: E___T

Answer:

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ENDAT

4 Down: "33. Surname of a Tolstoy heroine"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: K______A

Answer:

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KARENINA

5 Down: "30. Coalesce"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: U___Y

Answer:

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UNIFY

6 Down: "4. The first of these was Terrible"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T___S

Answer:

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TSARS

7 Down: "9. Recovers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: H___S

Answer:

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HEALS

8 Down: "27. Attire"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D___S

Answer:

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DRESS

9 Down: "29. From time past"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: O___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLDEN

10 Down: "2. "Perish the thought!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: I______T

Answer:

Click to reveal

IHOPENOT

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 52 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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Friday, April 24, 2026