NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 May 01, 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 | May 01, 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 | 51. Eliminates entirely |
| 2 Across | 54. Scruff : cat :: ___ : human |
| 3 Across | 57. ENE and WSW |
| 4 Across | 29. Rests on one's laurels |
| 5 Across | 35. Like some romantic resorts |
| 6 Across | 24. Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter |
| 7 Across | 30. Storybook, say |
| 8 Across | 45. Word with thou |
| 9 Across | 19. Talks and talks |
| 10 Across | 25. "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___ |
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: "51. Eliminates entirely"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E________S
Answer:
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ERADICATES2 Across: "54. Scruff : cat :: ___ : human"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N__E
Answer:
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NAPE3 Across: "57. ENE and WSW"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D__S
Answer:
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DIRS4 Across: "29. Rests on one's laurels"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C____S
Answer:
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COASTS5 Across: "35. Like some romantic resorts"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C_________Y
Answer:
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COUPLESONLY6 Across: "24. Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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TET7 Across: "30. Storybook, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M_________E
Answer:
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MAKEBELIEVE8 Across: "45. Word with thou"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: prowess
Answer:
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ART9 Across: "19. Talks and talks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: Y__S
Answer:
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YAPS10 Across: "25. "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: O___N
Answer:
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OLSENDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 9. Dough in tamales |
| 2 Down | 43. Swag |
| 3 Down | 3. "Crazy Rich Asians," for one |
| 4 Down | 6. Uncontroversial opinions |
| 5 Down | 44. U.N.C.'s athletic org. |
| 6 Down | 34. Impressive work |
| 7 Down | 21. "Tom ___" (classic folk song that became a #1 hit in 1958) |
| 8 Down | 28. Home of Swansea and Wrexham |
| 9 Down | 1. Bump's place, idiomatically |
| 10 Down | 50. "King Kong" studio |
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: "9. Dough in tamales"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M__A
Answer:
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MASA2 Down: "43. Swag"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: M___H
Answer:
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MERCH3 Down: "3. "Crazy Rich Asians," for one"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: R____M
Answer:
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ROMCOM4 Down: "6. Uncontroversial opinions"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C_______S
Answer:
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COLDTAKES5 Down: "44. U.N.C.'s athletic org."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ACC6 Down: "34. Impressive work"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O__S
Answer:
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OPUS7 Down: "21. "Tom ___" (classic folk song that became a #1 hit in 1958)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: D____Y
Answer:
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DOOLEY8 Down: "28. Home of Swansea and Wrexham"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: W___S
Answer:
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WALES9 Down: "1. Bump's place, idiomatically"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: O____G
Answer:
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ONALOG10 Down: "50. "King Kong" studio"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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RKOHow 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: | Medium |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 1
When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?
The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 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 1?
No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?
Good Trivia Week 1 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 1?
Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
