NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 July 25, 2026 - Solved

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 July 25, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	July 25, 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	14. Device used in making snow cones
2 Across	47. Things that could happen
3 Across	27. Lab in one's house, maybe
4 Across	59. Immodest outburst
5 Across	66. Like koalas, in Australia
6 Across	56. Plains people
7 Across	42. Actress Taylor-Joy
8 Across	62. Knockout alternative
9 Across	45. It has its time and place: Abbr.
10 Across	22. "Awesome!"

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: "14. Device used in making snow cones"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: I________R

Answer:

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ICECRUSHER

2 Across: "47. Things that could happen"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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IFS

3 Across: "27. Lab in one's house, maybe"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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PET

4 Across: "59. Immodest outburst"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: I___E

Answer:

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IRULE

5 Across: "66. Like koalas, in Australia"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: G__Y

Answer:

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GREY

6 Across: "56. Plains people"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O__E

Answer:

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OTOE

7 Across: "42. Actress Taylor-Joy"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: A__A

Answer:

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ANYA

8 Across: "62. Knockout alternative"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: R________N

Answer:

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ROUNDROBIN

9 Across: "45. It has its time and place: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A__T

Answer:

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APPT

10 Across: "22. "Awesome!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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YAY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	54. Game day sight
2 Down	11. Coach's lack, often
3 Down	13. Providers of support for travelers
4 Down	3. Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog"
5 Down	6. Directly
6 Down	53. Secretary of state beginning in 2025
7 Down	32. A.M. station
8 Down	24. Shingles problem that a set of nails might address
9 Down	9. Ward of "Sisters"
10 Down	35. Whole lot (of)

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "54. Game day sight"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: B___P

Answer:

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BLIMP

2 Down: "11. Coach's lack, often"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: E_______M

Answer:

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ELBOWROOM

3 Down: "13. Providers of support for travelers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: H_______S

Answer:

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HEADRESTS

4 Down: "3. Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: L___Y

Answer:

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LEROY

5 Down: "6. Directly"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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DUE

6 Down: "53. Secretary of state beginning in 2025"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: R___O

Answer:

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RUBIO

7 Down: "32. A.M. station"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: O_______R

Answer:

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OMELETBAR

8 Down: "24. Shingles problem that a set of nails might address"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: I__H

Answer:

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ITCH

9 Down: "9. Ward of "Sisters""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: S__A

Answer:

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SELA

10 Down: "35. Whole lot (of)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: H__P

Answer:

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HEAP

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:	Medium

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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Saturday, July 25, 2026