NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 July 25, 2026 - Solved
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 25, 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 | 14. Device used in making snow cones |
| 2 Across | 47. Things that could happen |
| 3 Across | 27. Lab in one's house, maybe |
| 4 Across | 59. Immodest outburst |
| 5 Across | 66. Like koalas, in Australia |
| 6 Across | 56. Plains people |
| 7 Across | 42. Actress Taylor-Joy |
| 8 Across | 62. Knockout alternative |
| 9 Across | 45. It has its time and place: Abbr. |
| 10 Across | 22. "Awesome!" |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- August 06 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- September 21 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- NYT Across Today October 05 2025
1 Across: "14. Device used in making snow cones"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: I________R
Answer:
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ICECRUSHER2 Across: "47. Things that could happen"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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IFS3 Across: "27. Lab in one's house, maybe"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: favored
Answer:
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PET4 Across: "59. Immodest outburst"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: I___E
Answer:
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IRULE5 Across: "66. Like koalas, in Australia"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: G__Y
Answer:
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GREY6 Across: "56. Plains people"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O__E
Answer:
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OTOE7 Across: "42. Actress Taylor-Joy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A__A
Answer:
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ANYA8 Across: "62. Knockout alternative"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: R________N
Answer:
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ROUNDROBIN9 Across: "45. It has its time and place: Abbr."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A__T
Answer:
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APPT10 Across: "22. "Awesome!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'Y'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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YAYDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 54. Game day sight |
| 2 Down | 11. Coach's lack, often |
| 3 Down | 13. Providers of support for travelers |
| 4 Down | 3. Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog" |
| 5 Down | 6. Directly |
| 6 Down | 53. Secretary of state beginning in 2025 |
| 7 Down | 32. A.M. station |
| 8 Down | 24. Shingles problem that a set of nails might address |
| 9 Down | 9. Ward of "Sisters" |
| 10 Down | 35. Whole lot (of) |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- April 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Todays NYT Mini Crossword October 29
- December 17 2021 NYT Clues Solutions_14
1 Down: "54. Game day sight"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: B___P
Answer:
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BLIMP2 Down: "11. Coach's lack, often"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: E_______M
Answer:
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ELBOWROOM3 Down: "13. Providers of support for travelers"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: H_______S
Answer:
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HEADRESTS4 Down: "3. Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: L___Y
Answer:
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LEROY5 Down: "6. Directly"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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DUE6 Down: "53. Secretary of state beginning in 2025"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: R___O
Answer:
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RUBIO7 Down: "32. A.M. station"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: O_______R
Answer:
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OMELETBAR8 Down: "24. Shingles problem that a set of nails might address"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: I__H
Answer:
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ITCH9 Down: "9. Ward of "Sisters""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: S__A
Answer:
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SELA10 Down: "35. Whole lot (of)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: H__P
Answer:
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HEAPHow 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 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.
