NYT Mini Answers August 19, 2026 - Trivia Week 3 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 19, 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 | 64. Speak at a political convention, perhaps |
| 2 Across | 34. Hybrid tennis attire |
| 3 Across | 57. Hides one's central point, in a way ... with a doubly homophonic hint to 20-, 30-, 38- and 48-Across |
| 4 Across | 56. Something to trust |
| 5 Across | 48. Old West outlaw who left behind poetic messages after some robberies |
| 6 Across | 10. Private sleeping accommodations? |
| 7 Across | 69. Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 6 |
| 8 Across | 62. They offer support |
| 9 Across | 68. Semiaquatic relative of a weasel |
| 10 Across | 37. ___ Minor |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- October 11 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 15 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 24 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "64. Speak at a political convention, perhaps"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O___E
Answer:
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ORATE2 Across: "34. Hybrid tennis attire"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S___T
Answer:
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SKORT3 Across: "57. Hides one's central point, in a way ... with a doubly homophonic hint to 20-, 30-, 38- and 48-Across"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 13 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: B___________E
Answer:
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BURIESTHELEDE4 Across: "56. Something to trust"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: catgut
Answer:
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GUT5 Across: "48. Old West outlaw who left behind poetic messages after some robberies"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: B_______T
Answer:
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BLACKBART6 Across: "10. Private sleeping accommodations?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C__S
Answer:
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COTS7 Across: "69. Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 6"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D__S
Answer:
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DYES8 Across: "62. They offer support"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B__S
Answer:
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BRAS9 Across: "68. Semiaquatic relative of a weasel"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: M__K
Answer:
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MINK10 Across: "37. ___ Minor"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: U__A
Answer:
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URSADown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 32. Drop |
| 2 Down | 63. "A drop of golden sun," in song |
| 3 Down | 60. The word "salary" derives from the Latin for this |
| 4 Down | 39. ___ Max, singer of the 2018 hit "Sweet but Psycho" |
| 5 Down | 61. What a shepherd may shepherd |
| 6 Down | 2. Some vacation destinations |
| 7 Down | 33. North Carolina university |
| 8 Down | 3. "My mood is pretty low" |
| 9 Down | 8. Something that's pitched |
| 10 Down | 40. Not taut |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 13
- Todays Across Crossword NYT October 09
- December 24 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "32. Drop"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: drop
Answer:
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DIP2 Down: "63. "A drop of golden sun," in song"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
- Another word like this: shaft
Answer:
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RAY3 Down: "60. The word "salary" derives from the Latin for this"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S__T
Answer:
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SALT4 Down: "39. ___ Max, singer of the 2018 hit "Sweet but Psycho""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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AVA5 Down: "61. What a shepherd may shepherd"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'B'
- Word pattern: L__B
Answer:
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LAMB6 Down: "2. Some vacation destinations"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R_____S
Answer:
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RESORTS7 Down: "33. North Carolina university"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer:
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ELON8 Down: "3. "My mood is pretty low""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: I_____K
Answer:
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IMNOTOK9 Down: "8. Something that's pitched"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T__T
Answer:
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TENT10 Down: "40. Not taut"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L___E
Answer:
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LOOSEHow 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: | Normal |
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.
