Today's Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini Crossword August 14, 2026 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 | August 14, 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 | 61. Spanish muralist José María ___ |
| 2 Across | 37. Mom-and-pop group |
| 3 Across | 46. Recollection, say |
| 4 Across | 30. Bunk alternatives |
| 5 Across | 14. "There's my cue" |
| 6 Across | 5. Discovers |
| 7 Across | 59. Berkshire town |
| 8 Across | 51. Explode, as a paintball |
| 9 Across | 33. Because |
| 10 Across | 16. Superbright |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- November 02 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 03 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 16 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "61. Spanish muralist José María ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S__T
Answer:
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SERT2 Across: "37. Mom-and-pop group"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'M'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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FAM3 Across: "46. Recollection, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A______E
Answer:
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ANECDOTE4 Across: "30. Bunk alternatives"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C__S
Answer:
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COTS5 Across: "14. "There's my cue""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: I__N
Answer:
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IMON6 Across: "5. Discovers"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S_______T
Answer:
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SNIFFSOUT7 Across: "59. Berkshire town"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer:
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ETON8 Across: "51. Explode, as a paintball"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: G_____T
Answer:
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GOSPLAT9 Across: "33. Because"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S___E
Answer:
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SINCE10 Across: "16. Superbright"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: N__N
Answer:
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NEONDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 56. Project |
| 2 Down | 25. Philosophy of "Keep things simple," in a sense |
| 3 Down | 51. Deep cut |
| 4 Down | 49. What might go straight to the heart? |
| 5 Down | 41. Tastes |
| 6 Down | 17. Unfruitful |
| 7 Down | 9. Honey is high in this |
| 8 Down | 32. Plot device? |
| 9 Down | 13. "... plus ___" |
| 10 Down | 55. Parlor offering, for short |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- July 01 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 07 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 03 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "56. Project"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: bump
Answer:
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JUT2 Down: "25. Philosophy of "Keep things simple," in a sense"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: O_________R
Answer:
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OCCAMSRAZOR3 Down: "51. Deep cut"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: G__H
Answer:
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GASH4 Down: "49. What might go straight to the heart?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S___T
Answer:
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STENT5 Down: "41. Tastes"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S_____S
Answer:
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SAMPLES6 Down: "17. Unfruitful"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: B____N
Answer:
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BARREN7 Down: "9. Honey is high in this"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: F______E
Answer:
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FRUCTOSE8 Down: "32. Plot device?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: H__E
Answer:
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HOSE9 Down: "13. "... plus ___""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
- Another word like this: task
Answer:
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TAX10 Down: "55. Parlor offering, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: sleaze
Answer:
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TATHow 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: | A bit tricky |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 2
When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?
The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?
No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?
Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?
Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
