NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 June 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 | June 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 | 21. Makes angry, old-style |
| 2 Across | 14. Devout |
| 3 Across | 56. Ancient Greek region along the Aegean coast |
| 4 Across | 23. Still on the run |
| 5 Across | 5. Halt, to a horse |
| 6 Across | 33. Green-lights |
| 7 Across | 49. Dragon's den |
| 8 Across | 27. *Source of ongoing income, informally |
| 9 Across | 31. Slow-moving tree-dweller |
| 10 Across | 41. *Reckless motorist in "The Wind in the Willows" |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 01
- All NYT Across Clues September 17 2025
- December 03 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "21. Makes angry, old-style"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M__S
Answer:
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MADS2 Across: "14. Devout"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P___S
Answer:
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PIOUS3 Across: "56. Ancient Greek region along the Aegean coast"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: I___A
Answer:
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IONIA4 Across: "23. Still on the run"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A_____E
Answer:
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ATLARGE5 Across: "5. Halt, to a horse"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: W__A
Answer:
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WHOA6 Across: "33. Green-lights"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: O.K.
Answer:
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OKS7 Across: "49. Dragon's den"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: L__R
Answer:
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LAIR8 Across: "27. *Source of ongoing income, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: M________T
Answer:
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MEALTICKET9 Across: "31. Slow-moving tree-dweller"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: S___H
Answer:
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SLOTH10 Across: "41. *Reckless motorist in "The Wind in the Willows""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: M________D
Answer:
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MISTERTOADDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 28. Extend an invitation for |
| 2 Down | 52. Break bread |
| 3 Down | 30. Bygone |
| 4 Down | 11. Mad Hatter's collection |
| 5 Down | 26. Kylo ___, "Star Wars" villain |
| 6 Down | 3. Vessel for a pub pint |
| 7 Down | 42. Bad way to get caught |
| 8 Down | 41. Chivalrous address to a noblewoman |
| 9 Down | 21. *Metal lathes and drill presses |
| 10 Down | 10. Tightly wound, maybe |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- December 15 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 03 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- July 04 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "28. Extend an invitation for"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A___O
Answer:
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ASKTO2 Down: "52. Break bread"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D__E
Answer:
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DINE3 Down: "30. Bygone"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: O___N
Answer:
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OLDEN4 Down: "11. Mad Hatter's collection"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T____T
Answer:
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TEASET5 Down: "26. Kylo ___, "Star Wars" villain"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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REN6 Down: "3. Vessel for a pub pint"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A______S
Answer:
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ALEGLASS7 Down: "42. Bad way to get caught"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: I____E
Answer:
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INALIE8 Down: "41. Chivalrous address to a noblewoman"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: M____Y
Answer:
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MILADY9 Down: "21. *Metal lathes and drill presses"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M__________S
Answer:
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MACHINETOOLS10 Down: "10. Tightly wound, maybe"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O____E
Answer:
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ONEDGEHow 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 58 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Normal |
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.
