Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword August 15, 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 15, 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 | 58. Go in the wrong way? |
| 2 Across | 57. Big name in fashion |
| 3 Across | 39. Long-___ squid |
| 4 Across | 54. Classical figure in an 1898 Gustav Klimt oil |
| 5 Across | 43. Christina of "Buffalo '66" |
| 6 Across | 51. Thru |
| 7 Across | 22. 7/ |
| 8 Across | 16. Worth looking back on |
| 9 Across | 7. Show faces? |
| 10 Across | 27. Patient privacy law, in brief |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
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- All NYT Across Clues November 30 2025
- NYT Mini Today October 31 2025 Complete
1 Across: "58. Go in the wrong way?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T______S
Answer:
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TRESPASS2 Across: "57. Big name in fashion"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: L____N
Answer:
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LAUREN3 Across: "39. Long-___ squid"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: A___D
Answer:
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ARMED4 Across: "54. Classical figure in an 1898 Gustav Klimt oil"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A____A
Answer:
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ATHENA5 Across: "43. Christina of "Buffalo '66""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: R___I
Answer:
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RICCI6 Across: "51. Thru"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'L'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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TIL7 Across: "22. 7/"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'L'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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JUL8 Across: "16. Worth looking back on"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: H______C
Answer:
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HISTORIC9 Across: "7. Show faces?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T______S
Answer:
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TVACTORS10 Across: "27. Patient privacy law, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: H___A
Answer:
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HIPAADown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 30. Scout's follower? |
| 2 Down | 35. "You get the point" |
| 3 Down | 41. French soccer superstar Kylian |
| 4 Down | 55. Orange or lime |
| 5 Down | 21. Upper regions of forests |
| 6 Down | 24. Sea cow |
| 7 Down | 14. Charybdis' man-eating opposite, in myth |
| 8 Down | 1. Cut out the middleman, for delivery |
| 9 Down | 40. Certain tenant |
| 10 Down | 4. No-good ending? |
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: "30. Scout's follower?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: H___R
Answer:
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HONOR2 Down: "35. "You get the point""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E______A
Answer:
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ETCETERA3 Down: "41. French soccer superstar Kylian"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M____E
Answer:
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MBAPPE4 Down: "55. Orange or lime"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: imbue
Answer:
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HUE5 Down: "21. Upper regions of forests"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T__________S
Answer:
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TREECANOPIES6 Down: "24. Sea cow"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M_____E
Answer:
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MANATEE7 Down: "14. Charybdis' man-eating opposite, in myth"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: S____A
Answer:
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SCYLLA8 Down: "1. Cut out the middleman, for delivery"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: D______P
Answer:
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DROPSHIP9 Down: "40. Certain tenant"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: R____R
Answer:
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ROOMER10 Down: "4. No-good ending?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'K'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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NIKHow 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 3
When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?
The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 3?
No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?
Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?
Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
