NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 July 23, 2026 - Hints & 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 | July 23, 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 | 45. Like obsidian rock, once |
| 2 Across | 55. Ignominious outcome |
| 3 Across | 63. Not admit |
| 4 Across | 10. Scruff of the neck |
| 5 Across | 17. Pollution portmanteau |
| 6 Across | 16. "The Devil's radio" |
| 7 Across | 46. Symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt |
| 8 Across | 15. Three-time A.L. M.V.P. of the 2000s, familiarly |
| 9 Across | 31. Home run hitter's gait |
| 10 Across | 36. Part in a play |
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 October 17
- Thursdays NYT Across Nov 20 Full
- March 04 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "45. Like obsidian rock, once"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: M____N
Answer:
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MOLTEN2 Across: "55. Ignominious outcome"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E________T
Answer:
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EPICDEFEAT3 Across: "63. Not admit"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: D__Y
Answer:
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DENY4 Across: "10. Scruff of the neck"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N__E
Answer:
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NAPE5 Across: "17. Pollution portmanteau"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: S__G
Answer:
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SMOG6 Across: "16. "The Devil's radio""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: I________P
Answer:
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IDLEGOSSIP7 Across: "46. Symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'B'
- Word pattern: S____B
Answer:
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SCARAB8 Across: "15. Three-time A.L. M.V.P. of the 2000s, familiarly"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: A__D
Answer:
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AROD9 Across: "31. Home run hitter's gait"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T__T
Answer:
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TROT10 Across: "36. Part in a play"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R__E
Answer:
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ROLEDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 46. Sphere, e.g. |
| 2 Down | 6. Single-masted vessels |
| 3 Down | 24. Forensic facilities |
| 4 Down | 59. Cabinet dept. since 1889 |
| 5 Down | 20. Org. with a list of popular baby names |
| 6 Down | 44. One level below the majors |
| 7 Down | 52. Places to get masks |
| 8 Down | 34. Unnamed article |
| 9 Down | 56. Original N.Y.C. subway line |
| 10 Down | 47. Crinkly fabric |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 24
- December 11 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "46. Sphere, e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: S___D
Answer:
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SOLID2 Down: "6. Single-masted vessels"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S____S
Answer:
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SLOOPS3 Down: "24. Forensic facilities"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D_____S
Answer:
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DNALABS4 Down: "59. Cabinet dept. since 1889"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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AGR5 Down: "20. Org. with a list of popular baby names"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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SSA6 Down: "44. One level below the majors"
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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AAA7 Down: "52. Places to get masks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S__S
Answer:
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SPAS8 Down: "34. Unnamed article"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: T___G
Answer:
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THING9 Down: "56. Original N.Y.C. subway line"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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IRT10 Down: "47. Crinkly fabric"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C___E
Answer:
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CREPEHow 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 4
When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?
The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 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 4?
No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?
Good Trivia Week 4 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 4?
Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
