XWordHint Crossword Complete Solution: June 28, 2025
Our expert breakdown helps you solve the June 28 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.
Across Clues and Answers (33)
Clue #1: 1. Fire-breathing antagonist of Mario in the Mario universe
Clue #2: 7. Exercise with Yang and Wu styles
Clue #3: 13. Colorful treat on a stick
Clue #4: 14. Killed time
Antonyms: rush
Clue #5: 15. Bit of unisex attire
Clue #6: 16. Shot
Clue #7: 17. The travels of Marco Polo, e.g.
Clue #8: 18. Works up a sweat
Clue #9: 19. Stars' org.
Clue #10: 20. Word after full or free
Antonyms: walk
Clue #11: 21. Layer of gold?
Clue #12: 22. Part of a ship that resembles a fin
Clue #13: 23. "Bed-in for Peace" activist
Clue #14: 24. Full of dense fog
Clue #15: 25. Hungarian has 18 of them (yikes!)
Clue #16: 26. Deer stalking aid?
Clue #17: 29. Shook hands, say
Clue #18: 32. They focus on subjects of interest
Clue #19: 34. Sap sucker
Clue #20: 37. Thwarts
Clue #21: 38. Philosophy associated with 7-Across
Clue #22: 39. Unveil, with "out"
Clue #23: 40. Crushing, in a way
Antonyms: moonless
Clue #24: 41. Home of the Atlantis and Peppermill casinos
Clue #25: 42. Enter into a spreadsheet
Clue #26: 43. Whines
Clue #27: 44. Flier whose smallest species is called the dwarf bittern
Clue #28: 45. Sweet wine of California
Clue #29: 47. Big name in power ballads
Clue #30: 48. It's a start
Clue #31: 49. They have many faces
Clue #32: 50. So far
Clue #33: 51. Hullabaloo
Across Clues and Answers (33)
Clue #1: 1. Places to order les cassoulets
Clue #2: 2. Light winds
Clue #3: 3. "It's over"
Clue #4: 4. Put into words
Clue #5: 5. Metaphor for a tedious tract of time
Clue #6: 6. Dungeons & Dragons, e.g., for short
Clue #7: 7. Drop for the time being
Clue #8: 8. Some tools for saddlers
Clue #9: 9. Court promise
Clue #10: 10. Doubles
Clue #11: 11. [I'm so mischievous!]
Clue #12: 12. Depictions of Arcadia
Clue #13: 14. Midsummer head decorations
Clue #14: 16. Turtle-shelled flunky of 1-Across
Clue #15: 18. Receiver of a four-star review
Clue #16: 21. Boast from a prankster
Clue #17: 22. Actress Gillan of "Doctor Who"
Clue #18: 24. Leaves mixed up?
Clue #19: 25. Hands over
Clue #20: 27. Not needing elaboration
Clue #21: 28. Shade of green
Clue #22: 30. Record qualifier
Clue #23: 31. Offer of support in a #1 Bill Withers hit
Clue #24: 33. Most likely to succeed?
Clue #25: 34. "You made it!"
Clue #26: 35. Chop-chop
Clue #27: 36. Took too much of
Clue #28: 40. State for "The Shawshank Redemption"
Clue #29: 41. Tomb raider's acquisition
Clue #30: 43. Form a lump
Antonyms: homogenize
Clue #31: 44. Wedding presider of Greek mythology
Clue #32: 46. Org. with toxicologists
Clue #33: 47. It can keep the beat, in brief
Expert Solving Strategies
- Look for fill-in-the-blank clues first (they're often easiest)
- Watch for question marks indicating wordplay
- Check vowel patterns in partially solved words
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini May 07, 2026 Solutions & Guide
Quick NYT Mini Crossword May 07, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions
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 07, 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.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | |||||
| Row 2 | |||||
| Row 3 | |||||
| Row 4 | |||||
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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 | 33. Yeshiva head |
| 2 Across | 22. Does to perfection |
| 3 Across | 62. Prey for a ladybug |
| 4 Across | 41. Pewter, mostly |
| 5 Across | 1. Representative Raskin of Maryland |
| 6 Across | 60. Tea brand once owned by Starbucks |
| 7 Across | 35. Blanchett of 2025's "Black Bag" |
| 8 Across | 38. "Eureka!" |
| 9 Across | 61. Kind of high-fat diet |
| 10 Across | 52. "C'mon, speak up!" |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- August 02 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- June 20 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "33. Yeshiva head"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: R___I
Answer:
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RABBI2 Across: "22. Does to perfection"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: N___S
Answer:
Click to reveal
NAILS3 Across: "62. Prey for a ladybug"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: A___D
Answer:
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APHID4 Across: "41. Pewter, mostly"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: put up
Answer:
Click to reveal
TIN5 Across: "1. Representative Raskin of Maryland"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: J___E
Answer:
Click to reveal
JAMIE6 Across: "60. Tea brand once owned by Starbucks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: T__O
Answer:
Click to reveal
TAZO7 Across: "35. Blanchett of 2025's "Black Bag""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C__E
Answer:
Click to reveal
CATE8 Across: "38. "Eureka!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
AHA9 Across: "61. Kind of high-fat diet"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: K__O
Answer:
Click to reveal
KETO10 Across: "52. "C'mon, speak up!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S___T
Answer:
Click to reveal
SAYITDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 34. Sacha Baron Cohen character |
| 2 Down | 15. Gary of "Apollo 13" |
| 3 Down | 58. Nation ruled by six royal families, in brief |
| 4 Down | 24. Classic barbecue fare |
| 5 Down | 12. Pedicure target |
| 6 Down | 47. Spanish sweetheart |
| 7 Down | 46. ___ Triangle (coastal section of Pennsylvania) |
| 8 Down | 28. Hindi honorific |
| 9 Down | 25. Intertwined |
| 10 Down | 57. Wrap (up) |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- August 27 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 28 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "34. Sacha Baron Cohen character"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: A__G
Answer:
Click to reveal
ALIG2 Down: "15. Gary of "Apollo 13""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S____E
Answer:
Click to reveal
SINISE3 Down: "58. Nation ruled by six royal families, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
UAE4 Down: "24. Classic barbecue fare"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R__S
Answer:
Click to reveal
RIBS5 Down: "12. Pedicure target"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: toenail
Answer:
Click to reveal
TOE6 Down: "47. Spanish sweetheart"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: A__R
Answer:
Click to reveal
AMOR7 Down: "46. ___ Triangle (coastal section of Pennsylvania)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E__E
Answer:
Click to reveal
ERIE8 Down: "28. Hindi honorific"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'B'
- Word pattern: S___B
Answer:
Click to reveal
SAHIB9 Down: "25. Intertwined"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: K__T
Answer:
Click to reveal
KNIT10 Down: "57. Wrap (up)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
- Another word like this: run up
Answer:
Click to reveal
SEWHow 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: | 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.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
March 12, 2022 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint
Quick Navigation - Table of Contents
- Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
- Across Clues (31 clues)
- Down Clues (33 clues)
- Category Breakdown
- Complete Puzzle Statistics
- Pro Solving Tips
Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle
Total Clues: 64 (31 Across, 33 Down)
Average Word Length: 5.8 letters
March 12, 2022 Across Hints: NYT Saturday Crossword Answers
| No. | Clue | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | 1. Paid off | 6 |
| 2A | 7. Pinky swear, e.g. | 4 |
| 3A | 11. Pause in the middle of a line of poetry | 7 |
| 4A | 12. Creature also known as a greenfly | 5 |
| 5A | 14. Substitute for coffee | 15 |
| 6A | 17. Baptisms by fire | 7 |
| 7A | 18. Palmed, say | 3 |
| 8A | 19. Prefix with consciousness | 3 |
| 9A | 20. Last word of the first sentence of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" | 6 |
| 10A | 21. Pick | 3 |
| 11A | 22. "Don't Look Up" star, in tabloids | 4 |
| 12A | 23. Parts of baseballs and mines | 5 |
| 13A | 24. Country with two official languages - Guaranà and Spanish | 8 |
| 14A | 26. Move from side to side, as a ship | 3 |
| 15A | 27. 2000 Sisqó hit with a rhyming title | 9 |
| 16A | 29. 1924 tale of derring-do | 9 |
| 17A | 30. New Jersey's "unofficial rock theme of our State's youth" | 9 |
| 18A | 31. Something picked up by a silent butler | 3 |
| 19A | 34. Minions | 8 |
| 20A | 35. Basic technique in skateboarding | 5 |
| 21A | 37. Nitwit, to a Brit | 4 |
| 22A | 38. "What do you want me to do about it?" | 3 |
| 23A | 39. Be plucky? | 6 |
| 24A | 40. Hollywood, with "the" | 3 |
| 25A | 41. Astronaut Jemison | 3 |
| 26A | 42. Didn't cause trouble | 7 |
| 27A | 43. "Golly!" | 15 |
| 28A | 46. It might work on a block | 5 |
| 29A | 47. They might work on a block | 7 |
| 30A | 48. Floor | 4 |
| 31A | 49. Europe's oldest capital | 6 |
Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!
Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!
Clue 1 Across: "1. Paid off"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
- Words that mean the same thing: buy, grease one's palms, corrupt
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BRIBED
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 2 Across: "7. Pinky swear, e.g."
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
- Words that mean the same thing: accord, treaty
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PACT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 3 Across: "11. Pause in the middle of a line of poetry"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a pause or interruption (as in a conversation)
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CAESURA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 4 Across: "12. Creature also known as a greenfly"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that any of various small plant-sucking insects
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: APHID
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 5 Across: "14. Substitute for coffee"
Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _______________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
-
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The answer is: NONDAIRYCREAMER
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 6 Across: "17. Baptisms by fire"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a severe or trying experience
- Words that mean the same thing: trial by ordeal, ordeal
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ORDEALS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 7 Across: "18. Palmed, say"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that prevent from being seen or discovered
- Words that mean the same thing: conceal, veil, shroud
- The opposite would be: show
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HID
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 8 Across: "19. Prefix with consciousness"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
-
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The answer is: ECO
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 9 Across: "20. Last word of the first sentence of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis""
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that small air-breathing arthropod
- Words that mean the same thing: dirt ball, louse, worm
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INSECT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 10 Across: "21. Pick"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the sound made by a gentle blow
- Words that mean the same thing: knock, pat, water faucet
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
-
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The answer is: TAP
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 11 Across: "22. "Don't Look Up" star, in tabloids"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about celebrity/entertainment.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: JLAW
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 12 Across: "23. Parts of baseballs and mines"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
- Words that mean the same thing: line, furrow, seam
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SEAMS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 13 Across: "24. Country with two official languages - Guaranà and Spanish"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about geography.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a landlocked republic in south central south america; achieved independence from spain in 1811
- Words that mean the same thing: Republic of Paraguay
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PARAGUAY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 14 Across: "26. Move from side to side, as a ship"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that an erratic deflection from an intended course
- Words that mean the same thing: swerve, yawn, gape
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: YAW
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 15 Across: "27. 2000 Sisqó hit with a rhyming title"
Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: THONGSONG
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 16 Across: "29. 1924 tale of derring-do"
Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BEAUGESTE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 17 Across: "30. New Jersey's "unofficial rock theme of our State's youth""
Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about geography.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BORNTORUN
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 18 Across: "31. Something picked up by a silent butler"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the residue that remains when something is burned
- Words that mean the same thing: ash tree
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ASH
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 19 Across: "34. Minions"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a male servant (especially a footman)
- Words that mean the same thing: lackey, yes-man, flunkey
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FLUNKIES
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 20 Across: "35. Basic technique in skateboarding"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
-
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The answer is: OLLIE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 21 Across: "37. Nitwit, to a Brit"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- Words that mean the same thing: butt, rump, behind
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PRAT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 22 Across: "38. "What do you want me to do about it?""
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AND
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 23 Across: "39. Be plucky?"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that pluck with tweezers
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TWEEZE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 24 Across: "40. Hollywood, with "the""
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about movies/film.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that your occupation or line of work
- Words that mean the same thing: game
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BIZ
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 25 Across: "41. Astronaut Jemison"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MAE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 26 Across: "42. Didn't cause trouble"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
- Words that mean the same thing: do, bear, deport
- The opposite would be: misbehave
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BEHAVED
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 27 Across: "43. "Golly!""
Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _______________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
-
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The answer is: JEEPERSCREEPERS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 28 Across: "46. It might work on a block"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DRANO
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Clue 29 Across: "47. They might work on a block"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
- Words that mean the same thing: patrol, police
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PATROLS
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Clue 30 Across: "48. Floor"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
- Words that mean the same thing: daze, bedaze, sandbag
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: STUN
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Clue 31 Across: "49. Europe's oldest capital"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the capital and largest city of greece; named after athena (its patron goddess)
- Words that mean the same thing: capital of Greece, Greek capital, Athinai
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ATHENS
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NYT Saturday Crossword Down Clues - March 12, 2022 Answers
| No. | Clue | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1. Lumbering tool | 7 |
| 2D | 2. Turn in | 6 |
| 3D | 3. Musician who helped save Carnegie Hall from demolition | 10 |
| 4D | 4. Put up | 5 |
| 5D | 5. Muffs | 4 |
| 6D | 6. "Against the ___" (Thomas Pynchon novel) | 3 |
| 7D | 7. On equal footing, in Latin | 9 |
| 8D | 8. Mirrored | 4 |
| 9D | 9. Tea, in Mandarin | 3 |
| 10D | 10. Result of a poor audio connection, perhaps | 7 |
| 11D | 11. Part of the body first successfully transplanted in 1905 | 6 |
| 12D | 13. Exponential ___ (function in physics) | 5 |
| 13D | 14. Like many street-level apartments | 5 |
| 14D | 15. Juice boxes? | 8 |
| 15D | 16. Rumpus | 3 |
| 16D | 21. Danced to the music of Carlos Acuña, say | 7 |
| 17D | 22. "We / Jazz ___" (line in Gwendolyn Brooks's "We Real Cool") | 4 |
| 18D | 24. Popular dishes in Québécois cuisine | 8 |
| 19D | 25. Went round and round in circles | 10 |
| 20D | 28. Record holder for the most M.L.B. All-Star selections | 9 |
| 21D | 29. Spell | 4 |
| 22D | 30. Attire at some academies | 7 |
| 23D | 31. Exams for British 18-year-olds | 7 |
| 24D | 32. Jewelry store tools | 6 |
| 25D | 33. Minds | 5 |
| 26D | 34. Mentally worn out | 5 |
| 27D | 36. Mount with facility | 6 |
| 28D | 37. Vegan sandwich, for short | 3 |
| 29D | 39. Enforcement mechanisms, metaphorically | 5 |
| 30D | 41. Where to pick sides? | 4 |
| 31D | 42. Handful, say | 4 |
| 32D | 44. Overly rehearsed | 3 |
| 33D | 45. Occupation of Leo Bloom in "The Producers," for short | 3 |
Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!
Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!
Clue 1 Down: "1. Lumbering tool"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
- Words that mean the same thing: band saw
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BANDSAW
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 2 Down: "2. Turn in"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that save from sins
- Words that mean the same thing: pay off, ransom, deliver
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: REDEEM
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Clue 3 Down: "3. Musician who helped save Carnegie Hall from demolition"
Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about music.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: __________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ISAACSTERN
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Clue 4 Down: "4. Put up"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that make by combining materials and parts
- Words that mean the same thing: reinforced, construct, build up
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BUILT
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Clue 5 Down: "5. Muffs"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that to make a mistake or be incorrect
- Words that mean the same thing: drift, stray, slip
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ERRS
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Clue 6 Down: "6. "Against the ___" (Thomas Pynchon novel)"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about literature.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that time for earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
- Words that mean the same thing: daylight, twenty-four hour period, twenty-four hours
- The opposite would be: night
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DAY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 7 Down: "7. On equal footing, in Latin"
Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PARIPASSU
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Clue 8 Down: "8. Mirrored"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that imitate uncritically and in every aspect
- Words that mean the same thing: ape, caricature
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: APED
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Clue 9 Down: "9. Tea, in Mandarin"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CHA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 10 Down: "10. Result of a poor audio connection, perhaps"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TIMELAG
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 11 Down: "11. Part of the body first successfully transplanted in 1905"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CORNEA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 12 Down: "13. Exponential ___ (function in physics)"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about science/technology.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the process of gradually becoming inferior
- Words that mean the same thing: decomposition, decline, radioactive decay
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DECAY
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Clue 13 Down: "14. Like many street-level apartments"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
- The opposite would be: quiet
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NOISY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 14 Down: "15. Juice boxes?"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
- Words that mean the same thing: courser, battery charger, charger
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CHARGERS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 15 Down: "16. Rumpus"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
- Words that mean the same thing: course, rowing, quarrel
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ROW
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 16 Down: "21. Danced to the music of Carlos Acuña, say"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about music.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that dance a tango
- Words that mean the same thing: tango
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TANGOED
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 17 Down: "22. "We / Jazz ___" (line in Gwendolyn Brooks's "We Real Cool")"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the month following may and preceding july
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: JUNE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 18 Down: "24. Popular dishes in Québécois cuisine"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about food & drink.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: POUTINES
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 19 Down: "25. Went round and round in circles"
Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: __________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GOTNOWHERE
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Clue 20 Down: "28. Record holder for the most M.L.B. All-Star selections"
Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about celebrity/entertainment.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HANKAARON
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Clue 21 Down: "29. Spell"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
- Words that mean the same thing: binge, tear, round
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BOUT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 22 Down: "30. Attire at some academies"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
- Words that mean the same thing: sport jacket, sports jacket, blazer
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BLAZERS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 23 Down: "31. Exams for British 18-year-olds"
Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALEVELS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 24 Down: "32. Jewelry store tools"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SIZERS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 25 Down: "33. Minds"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
- Words that mean the same thing: listen, attentiveness, heed
- The opposite would be: inattentiveness
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HEEDS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 26 Down: "34. Mentally worn out"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that be excessively hot
- Words that mean the same thing: electrocute, deep-fried, fry
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FRIED
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 27 Down: "36. Mount with facility"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LEAPON
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 28 Down: "37. Vegan sandwich, for short"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PBJ
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 29 Down: "39. Enforcement mechanisms, metaphorically"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
- Words that mean the same thing: tooth, dentition
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TEETH
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 30 Down: "41. Where to pick sides?"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a list of dishes available at a restaurant
- Words that mean the same thing: bill of fare, computer menu, carte
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MENU
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 31 Down: "42. Handful, say"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a very troublesome child
- Words that mean the same thing: bratwurst, little terror, holy terror
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BRAT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 32 Down: "44. Overly rehearsed"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the sound made by a gentle blow
- Words that mean the same thing: dab, tap, chuck
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PAT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 33 Down: "45. Occupation of Leo Bloom in "The Producers," for short"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a united states state to be certified by that state
- Words that mean the same thing: certified public accountant
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CPA
Great job if you got it right!
Category Breakdown
| Category | Number of Clues | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 41 | 64.1% |
| Short Answer | 10 | 15.6% |
| Geography | 3 | 4.7% |
| Celebrity/Entertainment | 2 | 3.1% |
| Music | 2 | 3.1% |
| Abbreviation | 2 | 3.1% |
| Movies/Film | 1 | 1.6% |
| Literature | 1 | 1.6% |
| Science/Technology | 1 | 1.6% |
| Food & Drink | 1 | 1.6% |
Complete Puzzle Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Across Clues | 31 |
| Down Clues | 33 |
| Total Clues | 64 |
| Average Answer Length | 5.8 letters |
| Shortest Answer | 3 letters |
| Longest Answer | 15 letters |
Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!
- Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
- Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
- When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
- Today is Saturday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
- Most clues today are about general knowledge
- The average word today has about 5 letters
- Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
- Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!
Disclaimer: Crossword clues are property of The New York Times. This educational content is designed to help puzzle enthusiasts improve their solving skills.
Last Updated: September 11, 2025 at 09:40 AM