NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 April 30, 2026 - Solved
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 30, 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 | 43. Company named after a volcano |
| 2 Across | 23. Billy goat's cry |
| 3 Across | 22. Sin/cos |
| 4 Across | 44. Loves of the past |
| 5 Across | 48. Kind of rally |
| 6 Across | 47. Objectivist Rand |
| 7 Across | 50. Hit list |
| 8 Across | 41. What "R" might stand for on an envelope |
| 9 Across | 1. Grammy-winning singer who's had both a "Farewell Tour" and a "Here We Go Again Tour" |
| 10 Across | 14. "Seriously, dude ..." |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- NYT Across Crossword October 26 2025
- January 01 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 12 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "43. Company named after a volcano"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A___A
Answer:
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AETNA2 Across: "23. Billy goat's cry"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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MAA3 Across: "22. Sin/cos"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: suntan
Answer:
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TAN4 Across: "44. Loves of the past"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E__S
Answer:
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EXES5 Across: "48. Kind of rally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: ginger
Answer:
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PEP6 Across: "47. Objectivist Rand"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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AYN7 Across: "50. Hit list"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P______T
Answer:
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POPCHART8 Across: "41. What "R" might stand for on an envelope"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R___E
Answer:
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RHODE9 Across: "1. Grammy-winning singer who's had both a "Farewell Tour" and a "Here We Go Again Tour""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: C__R
Answer:
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CHER10 Across: "14. "Seriously, dude ...""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: C_______N
Answer:
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COMEONMANDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 13. Gen Z slang for awesome style |
| 2 Down | 19. ___ good turn |
| 3 Down | 32. Cartoonist and inventor Goldberg |
| 4 Down | 49. Take in |
| 5 Down | 10. Graphic novels? |
| 6 Down | 55. Exchanged words? |
| 7 Down | 34. Tour guide's admonition |
| 8 Down | 28. Pulitzer-winning Kendrick Lamar album |
| 9 Down | 45. Green icons on Rotten Tomatoes |
| 10 Down | 37. Company that bought out Applebee's in 2007 |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- July 15 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- NYT Across Crossword October 26 2025
- September 29 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "13. Gen Z slang for awesome style"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: D__P
Answer:
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DRIP2 Down: "19. ___ good turn"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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DOA3 Down: "32. Cartoonist and inventor Goldberg"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R__E
Answer:
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RUBE4 Down: "49. Take in"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer:
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EARN5 Down: "10. Graphic novels?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S__T
Answer:
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SMUT6 Down: "55. Exchanged words?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: V__S
Answer:
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VOWS7 Down: "34. Tour guide's admonition"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S_______E
Answer:
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STAYCLOSE8 Down: "28. Pulitzer-winning Kendrick Lamar album"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: D__N
Answer:
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DAMN9 Down: "45. Green icons on Rotten Tomatoes"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S____S
Answer:
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SPLATS10 Down: "37. Company that bought out Applebee's in 2007"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: I__P
Answer:
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IHOPHow 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 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.
