Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 26, 2026
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 26, 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 | 63. Alien incubators in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" |
| 2 Across | 57. "Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise? |
| 3 Across | 42. Fred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry |
| 4 Across | 29. Pinocchio's tell |
| 5 Across | 16. River by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre |
| 6 Across | 35. Sweet popcorn coating (4x) |
| 7 Across | 22. Cautious |
| 8 Across | 17. Enhancing "blemish" (3x) |
| 9 Across | 39. Sci-fi pilot ___ Solo |
| 10 Across | 62. Bug on a pug |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
1 Across: "63. Alien incubators in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P__S
Answer:
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PODS2 Across: "57. "Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S________E
Answer:
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SOMEPEOPLE3 Across: "42. Fred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M_____E
Answer:
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MRSLATE4 Across: "29. Pinocchio's tell"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N__E
Answer:
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NOSE5 Across: "16. River by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A__N
Answer:
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AVON6 Across: "35. Sweet popcorn coating (4x)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 13 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: S___________L
Answer:
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SALTEDCARAMEL7 Across: "22. Cautious"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: W__Y
Answer:
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WARY8 Across: "17. Enhancing "blemish" (3x)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: B________K
Answer:
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BEAUTYMARK9 Across: "39. Sci-fi pilot ___ Solo"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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HAN10 Across: "62. Bug on a pug"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: F__A
Answer:
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FLEADown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 43. Herculean tasks |
| 2 Down | 45. Sometimes-uncredited appearances |
| 3 Down | 44. Almost a quarter of the Super Bowl's run time |
| 4 Down | 58. Minecraft resource |
| 5 Down | 39. "Well, let me think" |
| 6 Down | 50. Free-for-all |
| 7 Down | 5. Chichén Itzá builders |
| 8 Down | 28. What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief |
| 9 Down | 49. Gift from a teacher's pet |
| 10 Down | 59. Command to a jumpy dog |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
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1 Down: "43. Herculean tasks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L____S
Answer:
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LABORS2 Down: "45. Sometimes-uncredited appearances"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C____S
Answer:
Click to reveal
CAMEOS3 Down: "44. Almost a quarter of the Super Bowl's run time"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: advert
Answer:
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ADS4 Down: "58. Minecraft resource"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
ORE5 Down: "39. "Well, let me think""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'M'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
HMM6 Down: "50. Free-for-all"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M___E
Answer:
Click to reveal
MELEE7 Down: "5. Chichén Itzá builders"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M__A
Answer:
Click to reveal
MAYA8 Down: "28. What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: E.S.P.
Answer:
Click to reveal
ESP9 Down: "49. Gift from a teacher's pet"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A___E
Answer:
Click to reveal
APPLE10 Down: "59. Command to a jumpy dog"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'F'
- Another word like this: slay
Answer:
Click to reveal
OFFHow 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 45 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.
