Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini July 07, 2026 Solutions & Guide
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 07, 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 | 41. Orgs. that may hold raffles |
| 2 Across | 59. Rebel Alliance princess |
| 3 Across | 64. "Amazing Grace," for one |
| 4 Across | 63. Break things off |
| 5 Across | 55. Common default computer font |
| 6 Across | 48. Slander |
| 7 Across | 9. "Rise and shine!" |
| 8 Across | 18. "Orinoco Flow" singer |
| 9 Across | 31. Easy mark for a hustle |
| 10 Across | 23. Ease off |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- March 18 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- Todays Down Crossword NYT October 30
- August 06 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "41. Orgs. that may hold raffles"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P__S
Answer:
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PTAS2 Across: "59. Rebel Alliance princess"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: L__A
Answer:
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LEIA3 Across: "64. "Amazing Grace," for one"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: H__N
Answer:
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HYMN4 Across: "63. Break things off"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E___T
Answer:
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ENDIT5 Across: "55. Common default computer font"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: A___L
Answer:
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ARIAL6 Across: "48. Slander"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D____E
Answer:
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DEFAME7 Across: "9. "Rise and shine!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: G___P
Answer:
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GETUP8 Across: "18. "Orinoco Flow" singer"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E__A
Answer:
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ENYA9 Across: "31. Easy mark for a hustle"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L_____E
Answer:
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LIVEONE10 Across: "23. Ease off"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A___E
Answer:
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ABATEDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 2. Soothing succulent |
| 2 Down | 56. Hightailed it |
| 3 Down | 11. Levy |
| 4 Down | 25. Vanish into thin air |
| 5 Down | 57. "___ be my pleasure!" |
| 6 Down | 13. ___ Xing |
| 7 Down | 37. Absolute, as nonsense |
| 8 Down | 27. Geometrical corner |
| 9 Down | 51. Sled dog command |
| 10 Down | 52. Number of years that George Washington lived in the White House |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- Todays 55 NYT Mini November 26 2025
- Sundays NYT Across Dec 14 Full
- August 06 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "2. Soothing succulent"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A__E
Answer:
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ALOE2 Down: "56. Hightailed it"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: bunk
Answer:
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RAN3 Down: "11. Levy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
- Another word like this: assess
Answer:
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TAX4 Down: "25. Vanish into thin air"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: G____F
Answer:
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GOPOOF5 Down: "57. "___ be my pleasure!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ITD6 Down: "13. ___ Xing"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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PED7 Down: "37. Absolute, as nonsense"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: U___R
Answer:
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UTTER8 Down: "27. Geometrical corner"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'X'
- Word pattern: V____X
Answer:
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VERTEX9 Down: "51. Sled dog command"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: M__H
Answer:
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MUSH10 Down: "52. Number of years that George Washington lived in the White House"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'Z' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: Z__O
Answer:
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ZEROHow 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: | Easy |
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.
