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Monday, November 11, 2024

27396 Mon Nov 11, 2024 NYT by Patrick Gramza and John Kugelman

Across Clues :

1. App also called "the Gram," informally, 6. Put money (on), 9. Store with a mazelike layout, 13. Its capital is Kathmandu, 14. Insect flitting around a flame, 15. Seize, 16. Island-hopping vacation that might start and end in Miami, 19. MSNBC host Melber, 20. Michelob ___ (light beer), 21. Painter's propper-upper, 22. Dub, 24. "Raggedy" doll, 25. Huffer and puffer in a classic fairy tale, 30. Aardvark's fare, 34. Fall flower, 35. Letter-shaped girder, 36. Confident, 37. With 4-Down, island-themed cocktail, 38. Laundry product that was once the subject of a viral internet challenge, 41. The second O of O-O-O, 42. Ole Miss rival, 44. Own (up), 45. Put into law, 47. Cake decorator, 48. Raps off the cuff, 50. Islet, 52. Burglar's booty, 53. Popular sans-serif font, 56. Ancient Mexican, 59. ___ McMuffin (fast-food sandwich), 62. Trio of average guys, as seen at the ends of 16-, 25- and 48-Across, 65. Early Ron Howard role, 66. Pub purchase, 67. Writer ___ Allan Poe, 68. The "M" in Y.M.C.A., 69. "Pick a card, ___ card!", 70. Final authority

Down Clues :

1. Ancient Peruvian, 2. Within earshot, 3. When cherry blossoms bloom, 4. See 37-Across, 5. Visual accompaniment to a musical release, 6. Wild pig, 7. Europe's highest active volcano, 8. Active ingredient in marijuana, for short, 9. Tropical lizards, 10. "Momager" of the Kardashians, 11. Simplicity, 12. Brother of Cain, 14. Ran into, 17. Ran, as colors, 18. Kylo ___ of "Star Wars" films, 23. Rightmost president on Mount Rushmore, familiarly, 24. Hairdo that might be combed with a pick, 25. Disney's follow-up to "Dumbo", 26. Physicist Newton, 27. Dentist's "Just a little more", 28. Very overweight, 29. Expire, as a subscription, 31. Reason to use sunflower butter in a PB&J, 32. Tiny amount, 33. Religious offshoots, 39. Kinda borderline, 40. Breaks off, 43. Places to play Pac-Man and Skee-Ball, 46. Sch. whose campus includes Washington Square and Union Square, 49. Remove, as a layer, 51. ___ Baba, 53. Chemistry building block, 54. Tug-of-war equipment, 55. "Let's do this!", 56. Related (to), 57. Kooky, 58. Explosive stuff, 60. Mardi ___, 61. Pita sandwich, 63. Busy bee in Apr., 64. Nabokov novel

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 11, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. App also called "the Gram," informally. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: INSTA



  • The clue is 6. Put money (on). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: BET


    Possible Answer : count, stake, stakes, calculate, play, reckon, depend, look, bet, wager


  • The clue is 9. Store with a mazelike layout. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: IKEA



  • The clue is 13. Its capital is Kathmandu. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: NEPAL


    Possible Answer : Kingdom_of_Nepal, Nepal


  • The clue is 14. Insect flitting around a flame. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: MOTH


    Possible Answer : moth


  • The clue is 15. Seize. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: GRAB


    Possible Answer : snap, snatch, grab, snaffle, seize, catch, snap_up, take_hold_of


  • The clue is 16. Island-hopping vacation that might start and end in Miami. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: CARIBBEANCRUISE



  • The clue is 19. MSNBC host Melber. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ARI



  • The clue is 20. Michelob ___ (light beer). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ULTRA


    Possible Answer : extremist, radical, ultra


  • The clue is 21. Painter's propper-upper. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: EASEL


    Possible Answer : easel


  • The clue is 22. Dub. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: NAME


    Possible Answer : advert, make, refer, call, distinguish, figure, constitute, key, mention, public_figure, cite, epithet, key_out, appoint, diagnose, list, describe, name, gens, bring_up, nominate, identify, discover


  • The clue is 24. "Raggedy" doll. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ANN



  • The clue is 25. Huffer and puffer in a classic fairy tale. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: BIGBADWOLF



  • The clue is 30. Aardvark's fare. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ANTS


    Possible Answer : pismire, emmet, ant


  • The clue is 34. Fall flower. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ASTER


    Possible Answer : aster


  • The clue is 35. Letter-shaped girder. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: IBAR



  • The clue is 36. Confident. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SURE


    Possible Answer : surely, sure_enough, indisputable, for_certain, trusted, certain, for_sure, sure_as_shooting, certainly, sure

    Possible Opposite Answer : uncertain, unsure


  • The clue is 37. With 4-Down, island-themed cocktail. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: MAI



  • The clue is 38. Laundry product that was once the subject of a viral internet challenge. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: TIDEPOD



  • The clue is 41. The second O of O-O-O. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TAC



  • The clue is 42. Ole Miss rival. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: BAMA



  • The clue is 44. Own (up). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: FESS


    Possible Answer : Fez, fesse, Fes, fess


  • The clue is 45. Put into law. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ENACT


    Possible Answer : ordain, reenact, enact, act_out


  • The clue is 47. Cake decorator. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ICER


    Possible Answer : ic, ninety-nine, 99


  • The clue is 48. Raps off the cuff. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: FREESTYLES


    Possible Answer : freestyle


  • The clue is 50. Islet. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: CAY


    Possible Answer : cay, Florida_key, key


  • The clue is 52. Burglar's booty. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: HAUL


    Possible Answer : hale, drag, haulage, catch, draw, haul, cart


  • The clue is 53. Popular sans-serif font. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ARIAL



  • The clue is 56. Ancient Mexican. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: AZTEC


    Possible Answer : Aztec


  • The clue is 59. ___ McMuffin (fast-food sandwich). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: EGG


    Possible Answer : ball, testis, nut, egg, bollock, eggs, testicle, ballock, orchis


  • The clue is 62. Trio of average guys, as seen at the ends of 16-, 25- and 48-Across. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: TOMDICKANDHARRY



  • The clue is 65. Early Ron Howard role. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: OPIE



  • The clue is 66. Pub purchase. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: PINT


    Possible Answer : pint, dry_pint


  • The clue is 67. Writer ___ Allan Poe. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: EDGAR


    Possible Answer : Edgar


  • The clue is 68. The "M" in Y.M.C.A.. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: MENS


    Possible Answer : men, hands, workforce, manpower, work_force


  • The clue is 69. "Pick a card, ___ card!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ANY


    Possible Answer : any, whatsoever, whatever


  • The clue is 70. Final authority. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: SAYSO



Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Ancient Peruvian. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: INCA


    Possible Answer: Inca, Incan, Inka

  • The clue is 2. Within earshot. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: NEAR


    Possible Answer: nearly, almost, about, come_near, penny-pinching, draw_close, well-nigh, approach, near, come_on, draw_near, skinny, dear, go_up, good, cheeseparing, approximate, close, virtually, nigh, most

    Possible Opposite Answer : far

  • The clue is 3. When cherry blossoms bloom. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: SPRINGTIME


    Possible Answer: spring, springtime

  • The clue is 4. See 37-Across. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TAI


    Possible Answer: Siamese, Thai, Tai

  • The clue is 5. Visual accompaniment to a musical release. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: ALBUMART


  • The clue is 6. Wild pig. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: BOAR


    Possible Answer: boar, wild_boar, Sus_scrofa

  • The clue is 7. Europe's highest active volcano. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ETNA


    Possible Answer: bunsen_burner, Mount_Etna, etna, Etna, Mt_Etna, bunsen

  • The clue is 8. Active ingredient in marijuana, for short. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: THC


    Possible Answer: tetrahydrocannabinol, THC

  • The clue is 9. Tropical lizards. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: IGUANAS


    Possible Answer: iguana, Iguana_iguana, common_iguana

  • The clue is 10. "Momager" of the Kardashians. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: KRIS


    Possible Answer: kris, crease, creese

  • The clue is 11. Simplicity. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: EASE


    Possible Answer: still, facilitate, allay, rest, repose, easiness, relief, informality, relaxation, simpleness, simplicity, alleviate, relieve, comfort, ease

    Possible Opposite Answer : difficulty

  • The clue is 12. Brother of Cain. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ABEL


    Possible Answer: Niels_Henrik_Abel, Niels_Abel, Abel

  • The clue is 14. Ran into. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: MET


    Possible Answer: cope_with, run_across, take_on, adjoin, encounter, come_across, get_together, contact, assemble, fulfil, play, conform_to, converge, fulfill, fit, touch, satisfy, meet, foregather, gather, fill, receive, suffer, run_into, see, match, forgather

    Possible Opposite Answer : diverge

  • The clue is 17. Ran, as colors. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: BLED


    Possible Answer: hemorrhage, leech, phlebotomize, shed_blood, bleed, phlebotomise, run

  • The clue is 18. Kylo ___ of "Star Wars" films. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: REN


  • The clue is 23. Rightmost president on Mount Rushmore, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ABE


  • The clue is 24. Hairdo that might be combed with a pick. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: AFRO


    Possible Answer: Afro, Afro_hairdo

  • The clue is 25. Disney's follow-up to "Dumbo". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: BAMBI


  • The clue is 26. Physicist Newton. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ISAAC


    Possible Answer: Isaac

  • The clue is 27. Dentist's "Just a little more". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: WIDER


    Possible Answer: wide_of_the_mark, panoptic, wide-cut, blanket, wide-eyed, spacious, full, all-inclusive, all-embracing, across-the-board, all-encompassing, extensive, encompassing, broad, wide

    Possible Opposite Answer : narrow

  • The clue is 28. Very overweight. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: OBESE


    Possible Answer: corpulent, rotund, obese, weighty

  • The clue is 29. Expire, as a subscription. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: LAPSE


    Possible Answer: sink, recidivate, reverting, slip_away, go_by, slide_by, pass, elapse, retrogress, fall_back, relapsing, oversight, relapse, lapse, backslide, go_along, lapsing, backsliding, regress, reversion, slip_by, glide_by

  • The clue is 31. Reason to use sunflower butter in a PB&J. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: NUTALLERGY


  • The clue is 32. Tiny amount. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: TRACE


    Possible Answer: trace, touch, tincture, follow, shadow, describe, retrace, hunt, line, draw, tracing, hound, decipher, vestige, delineate, suggestion, ghost, hint

  • The clue is 33. Religious offshoots. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: SECTS


    Possible Answer: sect, religious_sect, faction, religious_order

  • The clue is 39. Kinda borderline. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: IFFY


    Possible Answer: chancy, flukey, iffy, fluky

  • The clue is 40. Breaks off. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: DETACHES


    Possible Answer: detach, come_away, come_off

    Possible Opposite Answer : attach

  • The clue is 43. Places to play Pac-Man and Skee-Ball. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ARCADES


    Possible Answer: colonnade, arcade

  • The clue is 46. Sch. whose campus includes Washington Square and Union Square. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: NYU


  • The clue is 49. Remove, as a layer. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SHED


    Possible Answer: throw, cast_off, drop, moult, throw_away, disgorge, spill, molt, pour_forth, caducous, shed, cast, shake_off, slough, throw_off, exuviate

    Possible Opposite Answer : persistent

  • The clue is 51. ___ Baba. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ALI


    Possible Answer: Cassius_Clay, Cassius_Marcellus_Clay, Ali, Muhammad_Ali

  • The clue is 53. Chemistry building block. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ATOM


    Possible Answer: particle, mote, molecule, corpuscle, atom, speck

  • The clue is 54. Tug-of-war equipment. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ROPE


    Possible Answer: rope, roach, rophy, Mexican_valium, lasso, circle, leash, roofy, forget_me_drug, R-2

  • The clue is 55. "Let's do this!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: IMIN


  • The clue is 56. Related (to). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: AKIN


    Possible Answer: consanguineal, blood-related, consanguineous, kin, consanguine, akin, cognate, kindred

  • The clue is 57. Kooky. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ZANY


    Possible Answer: goofy, goof, fathead, bozo, jackass, zany, whacky, goose, buffoonish, clownlike, cockamamy, clownish, cuckoo, cockamamie, sappy, silly, wacky, twat, goofball

  • The clue is 58. Explosive stuff. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TNT


    Possible Answer: trinitrotoluene, TNT

  • The clue is 60. Mardi ___. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: GRAS


  • The clue is 61. Pita sandwich. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: GYRO


    Possible Answer: gyro, gyroscope

  • The clue is 63. Busy bee in Apr.. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: CPA


    Possible Answer: certified_public_accountant, CPA

  • The clue is 64. Nabokov novel. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ADA


    Possible Answer: ADA, adenosine_deaminase

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini August 28, 2026 Solutions & Guide

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 28, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, August 28, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date August 28, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

  1. Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
  2. Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
  3. Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
  4. A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
  5. THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

  • Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
  • Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
  • Good time to play: on a coffee break
  • Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g.
2 Across 36. Asteroids system
3 Across 22. "Would ya look at that ..."
4 Across 58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City"
5 Across 39. ___ collar
6 Across 35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)
7 Across 38. Flame proof?
8 Across 25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the"
9 Across 16. Politician's response, maybe
10 Across 13. Worrier's words

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g."

Hints:

  • You're looking for 6 letters.
  • Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'W'.

Answer:

Click to reveal OLDSAW

2 Across: "36. Asteroids system"

Hints:

  • It's a 5-letter word.
  • Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'I'.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: A___I

Answer:

Click to reveal ATARI

3 Across: "22. "Would ya look at that ...""

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'W' and wraps up with 'L'.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: W__________L
  • You're looking for 12 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal WELLWELLWELL

4 Across: "58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City""

Hints:

  • It's a 8-letter word.
  • First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: S______A

Answer:

Click to reveal SAMANTHA

5 Across: "39. ___ collar"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'N'.
  • If that helps, the shape is: E__N
  • This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal ETON

6 Across: "35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)"

Hints:

  • Basically, noisy talk.
  • Close enough in meaning: yack.
  • This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal YAK

7 Across: "38. Flame proof?"

Hints:

  • Think of it this way — the residue that remains when something is burned.
  • Starts with 'A', ends with 'H'.
  • It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal ASH

8 Across: "25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the""

Hints:

  • In plain terms: the central and most intense or profound part.
  • You could also think of it as "trench."
  • First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal DEEPS

9 Across: "16. Politician's response, maybe"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'R'.
  • You're looking for 9 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal NONANSWER

10 Across: "13. Worrier's words"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'T'.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: I______T
  • It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal IHOPENOT

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 10. Screen capture?
2 Down 35. "The thing is ..."
3 Down 3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair
4 Down 27. Blend
5 Down 43. Jazz aficionado, e.g.
6 Down 31. Outlaw
7 Down 51. Star turns at a concert
8 Down 44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos
9 Down 4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?
10 Down 17. Overhaul

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Same deal here — hints then answers. You might also like:

1 Down: "10. Screen capture?"

Hints:

  • Count on 4 letters here.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • In plain terms: fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.

Answer:

Click to reveal LINT

2 Down: "35. "The thing is ...""

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'E'.
  • It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal YOUSEE

3 Down: "3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'O'.
  • It's a 10-letter word.
  • If that helps, the shape is: R________O

Answer:

Click to reveal RONALDINHO

4 Down: "27. Blend"

Hints:

  • If that helps, the shape is: A________E
  • You could also think of it as "commix."
  • Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal AMALGAMATE

5 Down: "43. Jazz aficionado, e.g."

Hints:

  • Starts with 'N', ends with 'N'.
  • Count on 6 letters here.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: N____N

Answer:

Click to reveal NBAFAN

6 Down: "31. Outlaw"

Hints:

  • Close enough in meaning: shun.
  • Count on 3 letters here.
  • Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal BAN

7 Down: "51. Star turns at a concert"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'I'.
  • You could also think of it as "solo."
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal SOLI

8 Down: "44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos"

Hints:

  • This one runs 6 letters long.
  • Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'L'.
  • You could also think of it as "mescal."

Answer:

Click to reveal MEZCAL

9 Down: "4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'A'.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal EPA

10 Down: "17. Overhaul"

Hints:

  • It's a 6-letter word.
  • Starts with 'R', ends with 'K'.
  • Think of it this way — use again in altered form.

Answer:

Click to reveal REWORK

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
  2. Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
  3. Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
  4. Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
  5. Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

Letter Tips That Really Help

  • E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
  • Words ending in S are usually plurals.
  • Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
  • An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time Skill Level What It Means
Under 30 seconds Expert You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds Advanced Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes Good Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes Learning Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25
Average Time: 52 seconds
Difficulty: Normal

More Puzzle Help

If today's Mini hit the spot, here are a few more you might enjoy:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

About This Page: We put together hints and answers for the NYT Mini to help you learn the ropes and get faster over time. This site isn't affiliated with The New York Times.

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

All NYT Down Clues September 20, 2025 - 34 Vertical Answers with Hints

NYT Down Clues Answers September 20, 2025 - All 34 Vertical Solutions & Expert Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 34 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 20, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Saturday, September 20, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 20, 2025
Day of Week Saturday
Total Down Clues 34 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Tricky

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 34 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Catholic university in Florida or its home town
2 Down 2. Kink
3 Down 3. "Love, love, love!" and the like
4 Down 4. Original plot
5 Down 5. Connect with a flame
6 Down 6. Carrier that offered pioneering coast-to-coast service beginning in the 1930s
7 Down 7. Monthly magazine of politics and culture since 1850
8 Down 8. Specialized languages
9 Down 9. Who wrote "Humankind cannot bear very much reality"
10 Down 10. Actor Millen of BBC America's "Orphan Black"
11 Down 11. Charcoal and wood, for two
12 Down 12. Beverage sometimes topped with whipped cream
13 Down 13. Drink drunk the morning after, maybe
14 Down 14. Hidden assets
15 Down 21. B to C, but not A to B
16 Down 24. Big mess
17 Down 26. Word after chicken or breast
18 Down 27. What's wrong?
19 Down 28. Rare showbiz collections
20 Down 30. "Hmm, no idea"
21 Down 31. "I don't like it," in Spanish
22 Down 32. Web master?
23 Down 34. Sounds from 59-Across
24 Down 38. Self-effacing personality trait
25 Down 39. Phenomenon brought about by seasonal wind shifts
26 Down 42. Demand upon reaching an "enemy border"
27 Down 44. Bottom of many an ensemble
28 Down 46. Some pilgrims
29 Down 47. Sheets might be placed in them
30 Down 48. Commencement
31 Down 51. Apple attachment
32 Down 52. Powdered ingredient in sweet teas and smoothies
33 Down 54. Farmer's market alternative, in brief
34 Down 56. Result of the '64 Clay/Liston fight

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Down clue. Also check these helpful guides:

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Catholic university in Florida or its home town"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: S___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STLEO

2 Down: "2. Kink"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: C___P
  • Similar words: kink, crease
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an angular or rounded shape made by folding
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRIMP

3 Down: "3. "Love, love, love!" and the like"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R___S
  • Similar words: jabber, gush
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAVES

4 Down: "4. Original plot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: E__N
  • Similar words: Shangri-la, promised land
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EDEN

5 Down: "5. Connect with a flame"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: W__D
  • Similar words: Reseda luteola, dyer's rocket
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WELD

6 Down: "6. Carrier that offered pioneering coast-to-coast service beginning in the 1930s"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TWA

7 Down: "7. Monthly magazine of politics and culture since 1850"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H_____S
  • Similar words: harper, harpist
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: someone who plays the harp
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HARPERS

8 Down: "8. Specialized languages"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S
  • Similar words: lingo, vernacular
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARGOTS

9 Down: "9. Who wrote "Humankind cannot bear very much reality""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TSELIOT

10 Down: "10. Actor Millen of BBC America's "Orphan Black""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARI

11 Down: "11. Charcoal and wood, for two"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M___A
  • Similar words: culture medium, spiritualist
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MEDIA

12 Down: "12. Beverage sometimes topped with whipped cream"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I_______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ICEDLATTE

13 Down: "13. Drink drunk the morning after, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S_______R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STALEBEER

14 Down: "14. Hidden assets"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOLECARDS

15 Down: "21. B to C, but not A to B"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S______E
  • Similar words: half step
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEMITONE

16 Down: "24. Big mess"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RATSNEST

17 Down: "26. Word after chicken or breast"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: F__D
  • Similar words: prey, fee
  • Opposite of: starve
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: food for domestic livestock
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FEED

18 Down: "27. What's wrong?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: E___R
  • Similar words: erroneousness, computer error
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERROR

19 Down: "28. Rare showbiz collections"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EGOTS

20 Down: "30. "Hmm, no idea""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMATALOSS

21 Down: "31. "I don't like it," in Spanish"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: N_______A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOMEGUSTA

22 Down: "32. Web master?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S_______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SPIDERMAN

23 Down: "34. Sounds from 59-Across"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: H__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOHO

24 Down: "38. Self-effacing personality trait"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: E_____M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ECHOISM

25 Down: "39. Phenomenon brought about by seasonal wind shifts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: M_____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MONSOON

26 Down: "42. Demand upon reaching an "enemy border""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: K____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KINGME

27 Down: "44. Bottom of many an ensemble"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S___T
  • Similar words: wench, annulus
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKIRT

28 Down: "46. Some pilgrims"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H___S
  • Similar words: hadji, haji
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HAJIS

29 Down: "47. Sheets might be placed in them"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O___S
  • Similar words: oven
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OVENS

30 Down: "48. Commencement"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: G___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GETGO

31 Down: "51. Apple attachment"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S__M
  • Similar words: bow, root word
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STEM

32 Down: "52. Powdered ingredient in sweet teas and smoothies"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: T__O
  • Similar words: taro plant, eddo
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TARO

33 Down: "54. Farmer's market alternative, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CSA

34 Down: "56. Result of the '64 Clay/Liston fight"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TKO

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically

Time-Saving Down Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Down first Get a mental map of the vertical flow
Fill short Down words 3-4 letter words are often prefixes or connectors
Use crossing letters Across letters help confirm Down answers
Look for themes Related Down answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 34 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

Down and Across clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Down clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

Last Updated: September 20, 2025 at 05:12 AM

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