Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 10, 2026 (Trivia Week 2) - Solutions
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 | April 10, 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 | 55. Get used to it |
| 2 Across | 29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture |
| 3 Across | 45. History unit |
| 4 Across | 38. Unacceptable |
| 5 Across | 13. Nested birds? |
| 6 Across | 44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits) |
| 7 Across | 22. Annoy |
| 8 Across | 47. Church congresses |
| 9 Across | 33. Drift off |
| 10 Across | 30. Win-win |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- December 09 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 03 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- March 16 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "55. Get used to it"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A_______E
Answer:
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ACCLIMATE2 Across: "29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: F___D
Answer:
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FUSED3 Across: "45. History unit"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Another word like this: epoch
Answer:
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ERA4 Across: "38. Unacceptable"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: N___K
Answer:
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NOTOK5 Across: "13. Nested birds?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: T_______N
Answer:
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TURDUCKEN6 Across: "44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'V'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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NAV7 Across: "22. Annoy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
- Another word like this: gall
Answer:
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IRK8 Across: "47. Church congresses"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S____S
Answer:
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SYNODS9 Across: "33. Drift off"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D_____S
Answer:
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DIGRESS10 Across: "30. Win-win"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N____E
Answer:
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NOLOSEDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 37. Split decision? |
| 2 Down | 2. Once, e.g. |
| 3 Down | 24. Helical tools |
| 4 Down | 29. Awesome, in slang |
| 5 Down | 53. Q follower |
| 6 Down | 42. Expedite |
| 7 Down | 8. Within the realm of reason |
| 8 Down | 50. Snowballs, sometimes |
| 9 Down | 1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The" |
| 10 Down | 5. Status ___ |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- March 16 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 12 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 17 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "37. Split decision?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D_____E
Answer:
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DIVORCE2 Down: "2. Once, e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: N____O
Answer:
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NUMERO3 Down: "24. Helical tools"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A____S
Answer:
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AUGERS4 Down: "29. Awesome, in slang"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: F__E
Answer:
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FIRE5 Down: "53. Q follower"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: tiptoe
Answer:
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TIP6 Down: "42. Expedite"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: H____N
Answer:
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HASTEN7 Down: "8. Within the realm of reason"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T_____E
Answer:
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TENABLE8 Down: "50. Snowballs, sometimes"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A__O
Answer:
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AMMO9 Down: "1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A____S
Answer:
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ATARIS10 Down: "5. Status ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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QUOHow 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 1 minute 10 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Normal |
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.
