NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 July 06, 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 | July 06, 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 | 14. Hertz competitor |
| 2 Across | 41. Give the boot |
| 3 Across | 62. Hall-of-Fame hoopster Thomas |
| 4 Across | 36. Three-part fire safety technique |
| 5 Across | 17. Event that might include juggling, singing and magic tricks |
| 6 Across | 65. Like the crying face emoji |
| 7 Across | 43. Flatbread with a palindromic name |
| 8 Across | 27. Calm, as a lake |
| 9 Across | 46. 2009 comedy about a bachelor party and its aftermath |
| 10 Across | 52. Colorful glows |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- December 25 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 20 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers December 02
1 Across: "14. Hertz competitor"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A___O
Answer:
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ALAMO2 Across: "41. Give the boot"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: O__T
Answer:
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OUST3 Across: "62. Hall-of-Fame hoopster Thomas"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: I___H
Answer:
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ISIAH4 Across: "36. Three-part fire safety technique"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 15 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: S_____________L
Answer:
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STOPDROPANDROLL5 Across: "17. Event that might include juggling, singing and magic tricks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: T________W
Answer:
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TALENTSHOW6 Across: "65. Like the crying face emoji"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: T___Y
Answer:
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TEARY7 Across: "43. Flatbread with a palindromic name"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: N__N
Answer:
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NAAN8 Across: "27. Calm, as a lake"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: P____D
Answer:
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PLACID9 Across: "46. 2009 comedy about a bachelor party and its aftermath"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: T_________R
Answer:
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THEHANGOVER10 Across: "52. Colorful glows"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A___S
Answer:
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AURASDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 32. Word after black or special |
| 2 Down | 7. ___ Omar, first Somali American in Congress |
| 3 Down | 5. Nuthatch or nightingale |
| 4 Down | 2. In the manner of |
| 5 Down | 9. Piglet's mother |
| 6 Down | 44. Some small batteries |
| 7 Down | 58. Paver's goop |
| 8 Down | 11. Negative attack on a political opponent |
| 9 Down | 39. Instrument played by a Muse |
| 10 Down | 49. Express one's thoughts |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- February 07 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- March 06 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 28 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "32. Word after black or special"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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OPS2 Down: "7. ___ Omar, first Somali American in Congress"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: I___N
Answer:
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ILHAN3 Down: "5. Nuthatch or nightingale"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: S______D
Answer:
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SONGBIRD4 Down: "2. In the manner of"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ALA5 Down: "9. Piglet's mother"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
- Another word like this: seed
Answer:
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SOW6 Down: "44. Some small batteries"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: AA
Answer:
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AAS7 Down: "58. Paver's goop"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
- Another word like this: mariner
Answer:
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TAR8 Down: "11. Negative attack on a political opponent"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: S___R
Answer:
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SMEAR9 Down: "39. Instrument played by a Muse"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L__E
Answer:
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LYRE10 Down: "49. Express one's thoughts"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O___E
Answer:
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OPINEHow 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 3 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.
