Trivia Week 3 August 17, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints
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 | August 17, 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 | 20. Not dormant, as a volcano |
| 2 Across | 25. It captures ballpark smooches |
| 3 Across | 64. Abbr. before a recipient's name on an envelope |
| 4 Across | 16. Well-dressed guy |
| 5 Across | 45. Casts a ballot |
| 6 Across | 43. Capital with fjord tours |
| 7 Across | 32. Hilarious person |
| 8 Across | 65. The Roaring Twenties and the Swinging Sixties |
| 9 Across | 41. Birds in V-formations |
| 10 Across | 1. One of two fruit flavors in Sprite |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- December 25 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Thursday NYT Across Solutions November
- NYT Down Clues Answers November 07 2025
1 Across: "20. Not dormant, as a volcano"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A____E
Answer:
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ACTIVE2 Across: "25. It captures ballpark smooches"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: K_____M
Answer:
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KISSCAM3 Across: "64. Abbr. before a recipient's name on an envelope"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A__N
Answer:
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ATTN4 Across: "16. Well-dressed guy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: D_______N
Answer:
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DAPPERDAN5 Across: "45. Casts a ballot"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: V___S
Answer:
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VOTES6 Across: "43. Capital with fjord tours"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
Answer:
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OSLO7 Across: "32. Hilarious person"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: R__T
Answer:
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RIOT8 Across: "65. The Roaring Twenties and the Swinging Sixties"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E__S
Answer:
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ERAS9 Across: "41. Birds in V-formations"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: G___E
Answer:
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GEESE10 Across: "1. One of two fruit flavors in Sprite"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L__E
Answer:
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LIMEDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 2. Apple with a big screen |
| 2 Down | 12. Schlepped |
| 3 Down | 59. Enjoy a fantasy, say |
| 4 Down | 17. Sweeping in scope |
| 5 Down | 26. "That makes sense" |
| 6 Down | 23. Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds |
| 7 Down | 42. "And that's that!" |
| 8 Down | 55. That, in Spain |
| 9 Down | 57. ___ Spumante |
| 10 Down | 28. Boozy brunch drink |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- NYT Down Clues Answers November 07 2025
- December 25 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Thursday NYT Across Solutions November
1 Down: "2. Apple with a big screen"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: I__C
Answer:
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IMAC2 Down: "12. Schlepped"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: T___D
Answer:
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TOTED3 Down: "59. Enjoy a fantasy, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: R__D
Answer:
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READ4 Down: "17. Sweeping in scope"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: E__C
Answer:
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EPIC5 Down: "26. "That makes sense""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: I__E
Answer:
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ISEE6 Down: "23. Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P____S
Answer:
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PETALS7 Down: "42. "And that's that!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S_____E
Answer:
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SOTHERE8 Down: "55. That, in Spain"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ESO9 Down: "57. ___ Spumante"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: A__I
Answer:
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ASTI10 Down: "28. Boozy brunch drink"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M____A
Answer:
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MIMOSAHow 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 58 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 3
When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?
The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 3?
No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?
Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?
Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
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