NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 July 26, 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!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | July 26, 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 | 108. Excessively uptight |
| 2 Across | 38. Green friend of this puzzle's subject |
| 3 Across | 102. Until now |
| 4 Across | 83. Classic kids' toy weapon |
| 5 Across | 88. Antagonist of this puzzle's subject |
| 6 Across | 71. Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief? |
| 7 Across | 43. "___ be an honor" |
| 8 Across | 100. ___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X |
| 9 Across | 62. Primates' realm |
| 10 Across | 98. "Beau ___" |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- September 15 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- July 13 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- July 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "108. Excessively uptight"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: A__L
Answer:
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ANAL2 Across: "38. Green friend of this puzzle's subject"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: Y___I
Answer:
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YOSHI3 Across: "102. Until now"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A___T
Answer:
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ASYET4 Across: "83. Classic kids' toy weapon"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: P_______N
Answer:
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POTATOGUN5 Across: "88. Antagonist of this puzzle's subject"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: W___O
Answer:
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WARIO6 Across: "71. Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: NE
Answer:
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NES7 Across: "43. "___ be an honor""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ITD8 Across: "100. ___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O___E
Answer:
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OSSIE9 Across: "62. Primates' realm"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: A____M
Answer:
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APEDOM10 Across: "98. "Beau ___""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: G___E
Answer:
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GESTEDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 50. Carrier that takes its name from the Book of Hosea |
| 2 Down | 72. Gown fabrics |
| 3 Down | 120. Dorm leaders, in brief |
| 4 Down | 77. Razor blades? |
| 5 Down | 64. "Extra life" item from the box below |
| 6 Down | 46. Wilt |
| 7 Down | 53. Achieved |
| 8 Down | 115. Small bite abroad |
| 9 Down | 12. Word before service or sync |
| 10 Down | 101. Mumbled stumbles |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- July 13 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- Todays NYT Mini Crossword October 08
- July 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "50. Carrier that takes its name from the Book of Hosea"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: E__L
Answer:
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ELAL2 Down: "72. Gown fabrics"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S____S
Answer:
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SATINS3 Down: "120. Dorm leaders, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: radium
Answer:
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RAS4 Down: "77. Razor blades?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'W'
- Another word like this: hayloft
Answer:
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MOW5 Down: "64. "Extra life" item from the box below"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: O___P
Answer:
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ONEUP6 Down: "46. Wilt"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Another word like this: droop
Answer:
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SAG7 Down: "53. Achieved"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
- Another word like this: perform
Answer:
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DID8 Down: "115. Small bite abroad"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T__A
Answer:
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TAPA9 Down: "12. Word before service or sync"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: rim
Answer:
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LIP10 Down: "101. Mumbled stumbles"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: ER
Answer:
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ERSHow 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 1 minute 10 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Normal |
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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