Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword February 06, 2026 Answers
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 | February 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 | 10. Isn't oneself? |
| 2 Across | 44. "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" grouping |
| 3 Across | 57. Challenge for a gamer |
| 4 Across | 28. "That's awful!" |
| 5 Across | 59. Home improvement site, after a 2021 rebranding |
| 6 Across | 42. "___ Luna," Isabel Allende novel |
| 7 Across | 52. Embedded design |
| 8 Across | 63. Bantu ___ (hairstyle) |
| 9 Across | 14. Reds' fandom? |
| 10 Across | 61. Settle into a new home |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- June 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- July 27 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 18 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "10. Isn't oneself?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A__S
Answer: Click to reveal
ACTS
2 Across: "44. "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" grouping"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: P___L
Answer: Click to reveal
PANEL
3 Across: "57. Challenge for a gamer"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: B________E
Answer: Click to reveal
BOSSBATTLE
4 Across: "28. "That's awful!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
ICK
5 Across: "59. Home improvement site, after a 2021 rebranding"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: A__I
Answer: Click to reveal
ANGI
6 Across: "42. "___ Luna," Isabel Allende novel"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
EVA
7 Across: "52. Embedded design"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: I___Y
Answer: Click to reveal
INLAY
8 Across: "63. Bantu ___ (hairstyle)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: K___S
Answer: Click to reveal
KNOTS
9 Across: "14. Reds' fandom?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: O________A
Answer: Click to reveal
OENOPHILIA
10 Across: "61. Settle into a new home"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: N__T
Answer: Click to reveal
NEST
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 6. Vegetable also known as a Mexican turnip |
| 2 Down | 37. Bring three suitcases to a weekend trip, say |
| 3 Down | 38. Quench |
| 4 Down | 4. "Kidding!" |
| 5 Down | 5. What gives you the time and place? |
| 6 Down | 7. Derisive term for unattractive public sculptures |
| 7 Down | 13. Suddenly conk out |
| 8 Down | 48. Auxiliary program |
| 9 Down | 29. Jeweler's unit |
| 10 Down | 35. Dwelling that epitomizes simple living |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- Todays NYT Crossword Across Clues
- November 26 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 22 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "6. Vegetable also known as a Mexican turnip"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: J____A
Answer: Click to reveal
JICAMA
2 Down: "37. Bring three suitcases to a weekend trip, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: O______K
Answer: Click to reveal
OVERPACK
3 Down: "38. Quench"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S__E
Answer: Click to reveal
SATE
4 Down: "4. "Kidding!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: non
Answer: Click to reveal
NOT
5 Down: "5. What gives you the time and place?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: G______H
Answer: Click to reveal
GPSWATCH
6 Down: "7. Derisive term for unattractive public sculptures"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P_____T
Answer: Click to reveal
PLOPART
7 Down: "13. Suddenly conk out"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: S______D
Answer: Click to reveal
STOPDEAD
8 Down: "48. Auxiliary program"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A____T
Answer: Click to reveal
APPLET
9 Down: "29. Jeweler's unit"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: K___T
Answer: Click to reveal
KARAT
10 Down: "35. Dwelling that epitomizes simple living"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T______E
Answer: Click to reveal
TINYHOME
How 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: | Easy |
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.