NYT Mini Answers May 24, 2026 - Trivia Week 4 Special

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 May 24, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, May 24, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	May 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	57. Richard of "Pretty Woman"
2 Across	26. Avoid
3 Across	68. '20s architecture style
4 Across	107. City west of Montreal
5 Across	73. HVAC measure
6 Across	37. "The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"?
7 Across	87. Sister of Osiris
8 Across	118. Coin, commonly
9 Across	120. Pen ___ (corresponding pair)
10 Across	51. Pined for an ex-boyfriend?

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: "57. Richard of "Pretty Woman""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: G__E

Answer:

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GERE

2 Across: "26. Avoid"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: E____W

Answer:

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ESCHEW

3 Across: "68. '20s architecture style"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: D__O

Answer:

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DECO

4 Across: "107. City west of Montreal"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: O____A

Answer:

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OTTAWA

5 Across: "73. HVAC measure"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'U'
Another word like this: B.Th.U.

Answer:

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BTU

6 Across: "37. "The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 14 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: T____________Y

Answer:

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THATSSONOTOLAY

7 Across: "87. Sister of Osiris"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: I__S

Answer:

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ISIS

8 Across: "118. Coin, commonly"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: D__K

Answer:

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DISK

9 Across: "120. Pen ___ (corresponding pair)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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PALS

10 Across: "51. Pined for an ex-boyfriend?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 11 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: M_________U

Answer:

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MISSEDABEAU

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	56. Feline that a neighbor may find
2 Down	64. They're toast
3 Down	66. XXX-XX-XXXX ID
4 Down	112. "Mean Girls" character Janis ___
5 Down	115. It may request that you remove your coat, in brief
6 Down	8. "Relax. Calm yourself"
7 Down	13. Add at no extra cost
8 Down	67. Away from the office
9 Down	16. Experts in body language?
10 Down	96. Misinformed, say

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "56. Feline that a neighbor may find"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: L_____T

Answer:

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LOSTCAT

2 Down: "64. They're toast"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: G____S

Answer:

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GONERS

3 Down: "66. XXX-XX-XXXX ID"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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SSN

4 Down: "112. "Mean Girls" character Janis ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IAN

5 Down: "115. It may request that you remove your coat, in brief"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

TSA

6 Down: "8. "Relax. Calm yourself""

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: B_____E

Answer:

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BREATHE

7 Down: "13. Add at no extra cost"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T____N

Answer:

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TOSSIN

8 Down: "67. Away from the office"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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OUT

9 Down: "16. Experts in body language?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L________S

Answer:

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LIPREADERS

10 Down: "96. Misinformed, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: L____O

Answer:

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LIEDTO

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 45 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

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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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Trivia Week 4 May 24, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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: "57. Richard of "Pretty Woman""

2 Across: "26. Avoid"

3 Across: "68. '20s architecture style"

4 Across: "107. City west of Montreal"

5 Across: "73. HVAC measure"

6 Across: "37. "The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"?"

7 Across: "87. Sister of Osiris"

8 Across: "118. Coin, commonly"

9 Across: "120. Pen ___ (corresponding pair)"

10 Across: "51. Pined for an ex-boyfriend?"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "56. Feline that a neighbor may find"

2 Down: "64. They're toast"

3 Down: "66. XXX-XX-XXXX ID"

4 Down: "112. "Mean Girls" character Janis ___"

5 Down: "115. It may request that you remove your coat, in brief"

6 Down: "8. "Relax. Calm yourself""

7 Down: "13. Add at no extra cost"

8 Down: "67. Away from the office"

9 Down: "16. Experts in body language?"

10 Down: "96. Misinformed, say"

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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