Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 May 08, 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 | May 08, 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 | 19. Hollywood is on it: Abbr. |
| 2 Across | 38. Prepares for company, maybe |
| 3 Across | 44. Really nasty fall? |
| 4 Across | 48. Mammoth's home, for short |
| 5 Across | 16. Chichi |
| 6 Across | 57. "I'm this-a way!" |
| 7 Across | 53. Many a Chilango |
| 8 Across | 64. Feeds the kitty, say |
| 9 Across | 26. "Jeez!" |
| 10 Across | 1. Criticizes, in modern lingo |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- August 03 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 11 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 07 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "19. Hollywood is on it: Abbr."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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PST2 Across: "38. Prepares for company, maybe"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: N_____S
Answer:
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NEATENS3 Across: "44. Really nasty fall?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: I______M
Answer:
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ICESTORM4 Across: "48. Mammoth's home, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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NHL5 Across: "16. Chichi"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: S____Y
Answer:
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SWANKY6 Across: "57. "I'm this-a way!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: Y____O
Answer:
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YOOHOO7 Across: "53. Many a Chilango"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: S___R
Answer:
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SENOR8 Across: "64. Feeds the kitty, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C_____S
Answer:
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CATSITS9 Across: "26. "Jeez!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A___N
Answer:
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AWMAN10 Across: "1. Criticizes, in modern lingo"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: H_____N
Answer:
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HATESONDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 5. Books that go into intimate detail? |
| 2 Down | 37. Goofballs |
| 3 Down | 13. Scallops can have hundreds of tiny blue ones |
| 4 Down | 27. Comment from one who's going along |
| 5 Down | 2. Indicators of awareness |
| 6 Down | 39. ___ Theatre, Atlanta art house named for a fictional estate |
| 7 Down | 9. All slam dunks |
| 8 Down | 42. White-collar figure |
| 9 Down | 8. Jerk |
| 10 Down | 32. Rorschach patterns |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- October 07 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 11 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 20 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "5. Books that go into intimate detail?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S________S
Answer:
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SEXMANUALS2 Down: "37. Goofballs"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: K___S
Answer:
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KOOKS3 Down: "13. Scallops can have hundreds of tiny blue ones"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E__S
Answer:
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EYES4 Down: "27. Comment from one who's going along"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: W________E
Answer:
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WHENINROME5 Down: "2. Indicators of awareness"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A__S
Answer:
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AHAS6 Down: "39. ___ Theatre, Atlanta art house named for a fictional estate"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T__A
Answer:
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TARA7 Down: "9. All slam dunks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T__S
Answer:
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TWOS8 Down: "42. White-collar figure"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P____T
Answer:
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PRIEST9 Down: "8. Jerk"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: fucking
Answer:
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ASS10 Down: "32. Rorschach patterns"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B___S
Answer:
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BLOTSHow 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: | Normal |
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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