Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini June 19, 2026 Solutions & Guide
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 | June 19, 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 | 34. Short cut |
| 2 Across | 22. Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film |
| 3 Across | 35. "___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song) |
| 4 Across | 20. Dish often served with tartar sauce, informally |
| 5 Across | 19. Reacted to capturing a championship, perhaps |
| 6 Across | 18. Staff |
| 7 Across | 54. "That sounds brave ... but very stupid!" |
| 8 Across | 1. Cut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue |
| 9 Across | 53. Spot for a flask |
| 10 Across | 60. Chinese revolutionary Sun ___ |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- January 13 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 31 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- NYT Down Clues Answers December 13 2025
1 Across: "34. Short cut"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'B'
- Another word like this: cork
Answer:
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BOB2 Across: "22. Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: S___K
Answer:
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SHARK3 Across: "35. "___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: B__N
Answer:
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BEIN4 Across: "20. Dish often served with tartar sauce, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: F________S
Answer:
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FISHNCHIPS5 Across: "19. Reacted to capturing a championship, perhaps"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: W__T
Answer:
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WEPT6 Across: "18. Staff"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
- Another word like this: gat
Answer:
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ROD7 Across: "54. "That sounds brave ... but very stupid!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: D_________O
Answer:
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DONTBEAHERO8 Across: "1. Cut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: T____P
Answer:
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TRITIP9 Across: "53. Spot for a flask"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'B'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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LAB10 Across: "60. Chinese revolutionary Sun ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: Y____N
Answer:
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YATSENDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 9. Admitted fault |
| 2 Down | 21. Conned |
| 3 Down | 31. Awards season announcement, for short |
| 4 Down | 1. Spring event |
| 5 Down | 11. Mentions one's ring size, maybe |
| 6 Down | 26. Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground? |
| 7 Down | 12. They're hot, until they're not |
| 8 Down | 30. Instrument usually pitched in C |
| 9 Down | 10. Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature |
| 10 Down | 51. Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L. |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- March 12 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 08 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- March 16 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "9. Admitted fault"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: A_____W
Answer:
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ATECROW2 Down: "21. Conned"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
- Another word like this: ingest
Answer:
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HAD3 Down: "31. Awards season announcement, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'M'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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NOM4 Down: "1. Spring event"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: T__W
Answer:
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THAW5 Down: "11. Mentions one's ring size, maybe"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: D________T
Answer:
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DROPSAHINT6 Down: "26. Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: A________C
Answer:
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ACROPHOBIC7 Down: "12. They're hot, until they're not"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: F__S
Answer:
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FADS8 Down: "30. Instrument usually pitched in C"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O__E
Answer:
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OBOE9 Down: "10. Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: P________A
Answer:
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PERIPETEIA10 Down: "51. Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O__E
Answer:
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OREEHow 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 52 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Normal |
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.
