NYT Mini Answers August 06, 2026 - Trivia Week 1 Special
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 06, 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 | 51. Juicer's "juice" |
| 2 Across | 56. Shade provider along Central Park's Literary Walk |
| 3 Across | 65. Feelings of getting older |
| 4 Across | 40. Wednesday a.k.a. ___ day |
| 5 Across | 1. Singer Braxton |
| 6 Across | 37. Group with a coat of arms |
| 7 Across | 23. Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P. |
| 8 Across | 21. Angela on "The Office," e.g. |
| 9 Across | 17. Spirit of the Caribbean |
| 10 Across | 20. Creamy dish made with arborio rice |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- Mini Crossword NYT November 17 2025
- Friday NYT Down Solutions October 24
- NYT Down Crossword November 21 2025
1 Across: "51. Juicer's "juice""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R___S
Answer:
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ROIDS2 Across: "56. Shade provider along Central Park's Literary Walk"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E_____E
Answer:
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ELMTREE3 Across: "65. Feelings of getting older"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A___S
Answer:
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ACHES4 Across: "40. Wednesday a.k.a. ___ day"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: H__P
Answer:
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HUMP5 Across: "1. Singer Braxton"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: T__I
Answer:
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TONI6 Across: "37. Group with a coat of arms"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: C__N
Answer:
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CLAN7 Across: "23. Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L_________S
Answer:
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LEBRONJAMES8 Across: "21. Angela on "The Office," e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: P__G
Answer:
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PRIG9 Across: "17. Spirit of the Caribbean"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: J_________M
Answer:
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JAMAICANRUM10 Across: "20. Creamy dish made with arborio rice"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: R_____O
Answer:
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RISOTTODown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 6. Number for December |
| 2 Down | 34. Brown-bag item |
| 3 Down | 8. Short blue person? |
| 4 Down | 49. "The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou Wood |
| 5 Down | 18. Starting group |
| 6 Down | 44. Northern Italian city known for its cheese |
| 7 Down | 33. ___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels" |
| 8 Down | 21. Not accept an outrage, say |
| 9 Down | 53. Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informally |
| 10 Down | 42. Puts to work |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- May 04 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 21
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers December 17
1 Down: "6. Number for December"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: C___L
Answer:
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CAROL2 Down: "34. Brown-bag item"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: J_________H
Answer:
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JAMSANDWICH3 Down: "8. Short blue person?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'M'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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DEM4 Down: "49. "The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou Wood"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A___E
Answer:
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AIMEE5 Down: "18. Starting group"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: A___M
Answer:
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ATEAM6 Down: "44. Northern Italian city known for its cheese"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: P___A
Answer:
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PARMA7 Down: "33. ___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E___A
Answer:
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ELENA8 Down: "21. Not accept an outrage, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P_____T
Answer:
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PROTEST9 Down: "53. Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D___E
Answer:
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DEERE10 Down: "42. Puts to work"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E_____S
Answer:
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EMPLOYSHow 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 52 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
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.
