NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 1 March 01, 2026 - Daily 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 | March 01, 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 | 48. Imaging procedures that measure metabolism |
| 2 Across | 72. Spawn |
| 3 Across | 105. Eerie and then some |
| 4 Across | 1. Supply for Hershey |
| 5 Across | 74. Crestfallen |
| 6 Across | 94. Member of la familia |
| 7 Across | 56. Cougar |
| 8 Across | 20. Piece of junk? |
| 9 Across | 111. Polynesian party |
| 10 Across | 113. Sam who co-starred in "Jurassic Park" |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers September_25
- August 24 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- March 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "48. Imaging procedures that measure metabolism"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P______S
Answer: Click to reveal
PETSCANS
2 Across: "72. Spawn"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: B___T
Answer: Click to reveal
BEGET
3 Across: "105. Eerie and then some"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: B__________G
Answer: Click to reveal
BONECHILLING
4 Across: "1. Supply for Hershey"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: C___A
Answer: Click to reveal
COCOA
5 Across: "74. Crestfallen"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Another word like this: sorry
Answer: Click to reveal
SAD
6 Across: "94. Member of la familia"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
TIA
7 Across: "56. Cougar"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: P__A
Answer: Click to reveal
PUMA
8 Across: "20. Piece of junk?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: S_______L
Answer: Click to reveal
SPAMEMAIL
9 Across: "111. Polynesian party"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'U'
- Word pattern: L__U
Answer: Click to reveal
LUAU
10 Across: "113. Sam who co-starred in "Jurassic Park""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: N___L
Answer: Click to reveal
NEILL
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 61. [Mayday! Mayday!] |
| 2 Down | 73. GPS guesses, for short |
| 3 Down | 14. "Micro" or "macro" class |
| 4 Down | 4. Unable to be heard, in a Zoom call |
| 5 Down | 106. Division of Warner Bros. Discovery |
| 6 Down | 95. Special ___ |
| 7 Down | 119. Texter's "Not sure" |
| 8 Down | 36. Curve together, as one's hands |
| 9 Down | 84. In the middle of a tussle |
| 10 Down | 31. Sanskrit word for "sitting posture" |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- August 24 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- March 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- September 04 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "61. [Mayday! Mayday!]"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A___T
Answer: Click to reveal
ALERT
2 Down: "73. GPS guesses, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E__S
Answer: Click to reveal
ETAS
3 Down: "14. "Micro" or "macro" class"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer: Click to reveal
ECON
4 Down: "4. Unable to be heard, in a Zoom call"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O____E
Answer: Click to reveal
ONMUTE
5 Down: "106. Division of Warner Bros. Discovery"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
CNN
6 Down: "95. Special ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
OPS
7 Down: "119. Texter's "Not sure""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
IDK
8 Down: "36. Curve together, as one's hands"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: cupful
Answer: Click to reveal
CUP
9 Down: "84. In the middle of a tussle"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A__T
Answer: Click to reveal
ATIT
10 Down: "31. Sanskrit word for "sitting posture""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A___A
Answer: Click to reveal
ASANA
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
| 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: | A bit tricky |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 1
When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?
The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 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 1?
No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?
Good Trivia Week 1 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 1?
Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
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