NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 June 14, 2026 - Hints & Answers
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 | June 14, 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 | 100. "... to hold, as ___, the mirror up to nature": Hamlet |
| 2 Across | 57. Online euphemism for "killed" used to avoid demonetization |
| 3 Across | 34. Why Keanu is such a generous tipper? |
| 4 Across | 84. Bothered to no end |
| 5 Across | 118. Kid-friendly rocker? |
| 6 Across | 64. Come back in force |
| 7 Across | 1. Many a listing on the Billboard Hot 100 |
| 8 Across | 73. "No joke!" |
| 9 Across | 116. Appropriately misspelled genre for Korn and Limp Bizkit |
| 10 Across | 52. 1960s singer swindles Nashville awards? |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- September 04 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 14 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 06 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "100. "... to hold, as ___, the mirror up to nature": Hamlet"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T___E
Answer:
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TWERE2 Across: "57. Online euphemism for "killed" used to avoid demonetization"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: U______D
Answer:
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UNALIVED3 Across: "34. Why Keanu is such a generous tipper?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 20 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R__________________S
Answer:
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REEVESREVERESSERVERS4 Across: "84. Bothered to no end"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E_____T
Answer:
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EATENAT5 Across: "118. Kid-friendly rocker?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: H____E
Answer:
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HORSIE6 Across: "64. Come back in force"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R_____E
Answer:
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RESURGE7 Across: "1. Many a listing on the Billboard Hot 100"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P____T
Answer:
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POPHIT8 Across: "73. "No joke!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T______T
Answer:
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TRUEFACT9 Across: "116. Appropriately misspelled genre for Korn and Limp Bizkit"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: N_____L
Answer:
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NUMETAL10 Across: "52. 1960s singer swindles Nashville awards?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 17 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M_______________S
Answer:
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MAMACASSSCAMSCMASDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 63. 2023 Nobel-winning physicist L'Huillier |
| 2 Down | 7. Goofball |
| 3 Down | 65. Spoon bender Geller debunked on "The Tonight Show" |
| 4 Down | 82. Scorch |
| 5 Down | 13. "Roundabout" rock band, 1971 |
| 6 Down | 74. Taper |
| 7 Down | 12. Certain open enrollment options, for short |
| 8 Down | 70. Kitchen brand |
| 9 Down | 76. Tater ___ |
| 10 Down | 41. Have an inkling |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- May 19 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 16 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 14 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "63. 2023 Nobel-winning physicist L'Huillier"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A__E
Answer:
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ANNE2 Down: "7. Goofball"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D__E
Answer:
Click to reveal
DOPE3 Down: "65. Spoon bender Geller debunked on "The Tonight Show""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'I'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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URI4 Down: "82. Scorch"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: S__R
Answer:
Click to reveal
SEAR5 Down: "13. "Roundabout" rock band, 1971"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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YES6 Down: "74. Taper"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A___E
Answer:
Click to reveal
ABATE7 Down: "12. Certain open enrollment options, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: H__S
Answer:
Click to reveal
HMOS8 Down: "70. Kitchen brand"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: O___R
Answer:
Click to reveal
OSTER9 Down: "76. Tater ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T__S
Answer:
Click to reveal
TOTS10 Down: "41. Have an inkling"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S___E
Answer:
Click to reveal
SENSEHow 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: | Easy |
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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