XWordHint Crossword Complete Solution: June 19, 2025
Our expert breakdown helps you solve the June 19 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.
Across Clues and Answers (36)
Clue #1: 1. Real estate, e.g.
Antonyms: liability
Clue #2: 6. First word of Carroll's "Jabberwocky"
Clue #3: 10. Grps. that are often inactive in the summer
Clue #4: 14. Frida who portrayed her chronic pain through art
Clue #5: 15. Water wheel?
Clue #6: 16. The best of the best
Clue #7: 17. Acrobat developer
Clue #8: 18. "You're in on this?"
Clue #9: 20. Tattle on ... or an instruction for answering 22-Across
Clue #10: 22. Proverbial bad thing to have your mind in
Clue #11: 23. Back muscle, in brief
Clue #12: 25. Sites for mosaics in cathedrals, often
Clue #13: 27. ___ of Solomon
Clue #14: 28. Some aquarium attractions ... or an instruction for answering 30-Across
Clue #15: 30. Like the tail of a stegosaurus
Clue #16: 32. On
Clue #17: 33. More likely to be marked down, say
Antonyms: fresh
Clue #18: 34. Diplomacy
Clue #19: 37. Comedian Chelsea
Clue #20: 41. Close
Clue #21: 43. Elected position
Clue #22: 44. Informal name for a weather event ... or an instruction for answering 45-Across
Clue #23: 45. Precursor to a license
Antonyms: disallow, prevent
Clue #24: 47. NASCAR ___ (demographic group)
Clue #25: 48. They keep the wheels turning
Clue #26: 50. Teddy bear, e.g.
Clue #27: 51. Part of a beer name ... or an instruction for answering 53-Across
Clue #28: 53. Certain clergy member
Clue #29: 55. In no way
Clue #30: 57. Orderly display
Clue #31: 60. For all time
Antonyms: never
Clue #32: 61. Podcaster's need
Clue #33: 62. Witherspoon of "Little Fires Everywhere"
Clue #34: 63. Forms a union
Clue #35: 64. Rock climber
Clue #36: 65. Temporary store
Across Clues and Answers (36)
Clue #1: 1. Stefani Germanotta ___ Lady Gaga
Clue #2: 2. "That's very unfortunate"
Antonyms: glad
Clue #3: 3. Weight measurement commonly known by only its second part
Clue #4: 4. North ___, N.Y. (home of Lake Placid)
Clue #5: 5. Simple exercise often done while standing
Clue #6: 6. Subject of "This Land Is Your Land," informally
Clue #7: 7. Like Hawaii, among the 50 states
Antonyms: dry
Clue #8: 8. Secondary social media acct.
Clue #9: 9. Self-congratulatory
Clue #10: 10. Silent marching band position
Clue #11: 11. Trumpeted
Clue #12: 12. Upfront payments
Clue #13: 13. Person it should be impossible to surprise
Clue #14: 19. Intermediary
Clue #15: 21. Nail polish brand with the shade I Just Can't Cope-acabana
Clue #16: 23. Bakery purchase
Clue #17: 24. When Elphaba sings "Defying Gravity" in "Wicked"
Clue #18: 26. Like a dog in the middle of a bath
Clue #19: 29. Creates some opportunities
Clue #20: 31. The Cavaliers, on scoreboards
Clue #21: 33. "Fulcrum" sculptor Richard
Clue #22: 35. Begins to feel real
Clue #23: 36. ___ Gonçalo, Brazil
Clue #24: 38. Activity for many H.S. juniors
Clue #25: 39. Singer Cruz with the 2010 hit "Dynamite"
Clue #26: 40. Teensy
Clue #27: 42. Stuntperson's two-wheeler
Clue #28: 44. Heavily inked
Clue #29: 45. Each
Clue #30: 46. F equivalent
Clue #31: 47. Had the wheel
Antonyms: attract
Clue #32: 49. Makeup of some gloves and paint
Clue #33: 51. From the start
Clue #34: 52. Prefix with sweet or soft
Clue #35: 54. Commercial item sometimes advertised as "twistable"
Clue #36: 56. Chest guard
Clue #37: 58. Sun Devils' sch.
Clue #38: 59. "Okey-dokey"
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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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
No 27371 Wed Oct 16, 2024 NYTimes Crossword Clues Hints
Across Clues :
1. Friend on "Friends", 5. Besmirch, 10. U.S. immigration policy, familiarly, 14. From which Christmas lights might hang, 15. Dystopian horror film of 2013, with "The", 16. Birds with wings about one-tenth the length of their bodies, 17. Three tickets, 19. Cheeky, 20. "Is that OK with you?", 21. "Despite all that ...", 23. L'il ___, 26. With money, 29. Makes apprehensive, 31. Put forth, as a question, 32. Well-worn, 33. Onetime Houston athlete whose helmet featured a derrick, 35. Frodo Baggins's pursuers, 39. Introductory foreign language class suggested by this puzzle's theme, 43. First British P.M. appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, 44. Sung tribute, 45. Tax prep pro, 46. "Tangible" balance sheet item, 49. Host, 51. More revered, 55. Comedian Youngman, 56. Goddess associated with the owl, 57. Outback hoppers, 59. Suffix with Jumbo, 60. Crazy reason, 66. Bits of advice, 67. Object of finger-pointing on "Fantasy Island", 68. Instruments heard at luaus, for short, 69. Subside, 70. Number of blessings at a Jewish wedding, 71. See 64-Down
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| Wed Oct 16, 2024 NYTimes Crossword |
Down Clues :
1. Li of martial arts fame, 2. Item on a boathouse wall, 3. Time of anticipation, 4. Sycophants, 5. Neuter, 6. "Thou sing'st sweet ___": Shak., 7. Hosp. areas usually on the ground floor, 8. Get wiser, supposedly, 9. Computer troubleshooting options, 10. Look to for support, 11. Revise, 12. Drop an F-bomb, say, 13. Founder of the Pacific Fur Company, 1810, 18. Singer with the 2008 album "Backwoods Barbie", 22. V.I.P. section?, 23. InDesign developer, 24. Bundled, as hay, 25. Nonverbal attention-getter, 27. Run, 28. Like Loki and Thor, 30. Transgress, 34. One miraculously healed by Jesus, 36. Poison found naturally in castor beans, 37. Airer of hearings, 38. Suspect, 40. Somewhat, 41. "The Office" role, 42. "Alrighty, then. As I was saying …", 47. ___ Juan, 48. Resells at hiked-up prices, 50. What to do before a marathon, perhaps, 51. Lacking gloss, 52. Open courtyards, 53. Looks to sell, 54. It might go way over your head, 58. The appearance of a butterfly in a home, for some, 61. Fútbol cheer, 62. Basketball's King James, from 2003-10 and 2014-18, 63. Prez #34, 64. Doc treating 71-Across, 65. Symbol on the collar of Krypto the Superdog
Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 16, 2024
Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.
Across Clues with Answers:
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The clue is 1. Friend on "Friends". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: JOEY
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The clue is 5. Besmirch. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SMEAR
Possible Answer : smutch, smirch, defame, besmirch, asperse, cytologic_smear, sully, slur, blot, smear, spot, stain, blur, smudge, calumniate, malignment, cytosmear, vilification, daub, denigrate, slander
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The clue is 10. U.S. immigration policy, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: DACA
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The clue is 14. From which Christmas lights might hang. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EAVE
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The clue is 15. Dystopian horror film of 2013, with "The". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: PURGE
Possible Answer : regorge, regurgitate, chuck, retch, spue, purging, be_sick, purge, upchuck, purgation, sick, purify, honk, flush, scour, cast, puke, throw_up, sanctify, vomit, vomit_up, cat, disgorge, barf, spew
Possible Opposite Answer : rehabilitate, keep_down
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The clue is 16. Birds with wings about one-tenth the length of their bodies. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EMUS
Possible Answer : Emu_novaehollandiae, electromagnetic_unit, emu, Dromaius_novaehollandiae
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The clue is 17. Three tickets. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)
The answer: TRESPASSES
Possible Answer : take_advantage, usurpation, sin, transgress, encroachment, intrusion, violation, overstep, intrude, trespass
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The clue is 19. Cheeky. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: PERT
Possible Answer : saucy, impertinent, irreverent, pert
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The clue is 20. "Is that OK with you?". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: MAYI
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The clue is 21. "Despite all that ...". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: EVENSO
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The clue is 23. L'il ___. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ABNER
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The clue is 26. With money. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: CONTENDER
Possible Answer : rival, challenger, competition, competitor, contender
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The clue is 29. Makes apprehensive. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: DAUNTS
Possible Answer : pall, scare_off, frighten_away, scare_away, frighten_off, daunt, scare, dash
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The clue is 31. Put forth, as a question. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: POSED
Possible Answer : get, baffle, bewilder, sit, impersonate, model, flummox, posed, place, puzzle, lay, amaze, posture, nonplus, dumbfound, put, position, vex, stupefy, gravel, pose, perplex, present, personate, beat, mystify, stick, set
Possible Opposite Answer : unposed
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The clue is 32. Well-worn. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: OLD
Possible Answer : old, Old, quondam, onetime, erstwhile, older, one-time, honest-to-goodness, previous, sometime, sure-enough, honest-to-god, former
Possible Opposite Answer : young, new
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The clue is 33. Onetime Houston athlete whose helmet featured a derrick. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: OILER
Possible Answer : tanker, oil_well, tank_ship, oil_tanker, oiler
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The clue is 35. Frodo Baggins's pursuers. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ORCS
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The clue is 39. Introductory foreign language class suggested by this puzzle's theme. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)
The answer: BEGINNERSPANISH
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The clue is 43. First British P.M. appointed by Queen Elizabeth II. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EDEN
Possible Answer : Garden_of_Eden, promised_land, Shangri-la, nirvana, Eden, heaven, paradise
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The clue is 44. Sung tribute. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: PAEAN
Possible Answer : panegyric, pean, eulogy, encomium, paean
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The clue is 45. Tax prep pro. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: CPA
Possible Answer : certified_public_accountant, CPA
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The clue is 46. "Tangible" balance sheet item. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ASSET
Possible Answer : asset, plus
Possible Opposite Answer : liability
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The clue is 49. Host. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: MYRIAD
Possible Answer : myriad, innumerous, multitudinous, ten_thousand, 10000, countless, infinite, unnumberable, innumerable, unnumerable, unnumbered, numberless, uncounted
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The clue is 51. More revered. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: MASSACRED
Possible Answer : mow_down, massacre, slaughter
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The clue is 55. Comedian Youngman. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: HENNY
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The clue is 56. Goddess associated with the owl. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: ATHENA
Possible Answer : Pallas, Athene, Athena, Pallas_Athene, Pallas_Athena
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The clue is 57. Outback hoppers. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ROOS
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The clue is 59. Suffix with Jumbo. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: TRON
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The clue is 60. Crazy reason. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)
The answer: LOCOMOTIVE
Possible Answer : locomotive, locomotor, engine, railway_locomotive, locomotive_engine
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The clue is 66. Bits of advice. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: TIPS
Possible Answer : tippytoe, topple, lean, pourboire, tip, backsheesh, tiptoe, bung, baksheesh, tip_off, slant, hint, peak, wind, top, lead, steer, crest, angle, tap, summit, tumble, gratuity, confidential_information, bakshis, crown, tilt, fee, bakshish, point
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The clue is 67. Object of finger-pointing on "Fantasy Island". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: PLANE
Possible Answer : airplane, aeroplane, planer, carpenter's_plane, skim, sheet, shave, level, flat, plane, planing_machine, woodworking_plane
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The clue is 68. Instruments heard at luaus, for short. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: UKES
Possible Answer : ukulele, uke
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The clue is 69. Subside. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EASE
Possible Answer : simpleness, allay, ease, relieve, relaxation, facilitate, still, alleviate, relief, rest, informality, repose, simplicity, comfort, easiness
Possible Opposite Answer : difficulty
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The clue is 70. Number of blessings at a Jewish wedding. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SEVEN
Possible Answer : heptad, 7, septet, septenary, seven-spot, seven, vii, sevener, VII
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The clue is 71. See 64-Down. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: PETS
Possible Answer : positron_emission_tomography, ducky, favourite, pet, darling, PET, favorite, deary, dearie
Down Clues and Answers:
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The clue is 1. Li of martial arts fame. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: JET
Possible Answer: gush, cat_valium, coal-black, jet-propelled_plane, spirt, sooty, jet, super_acid, K, blue_jet, pitchy, jet-black, honey_oil, super_C, reverse_lightning, green, squirt, special_K, jet_plane, spurt, fountain
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The clue is 2. Item on a boathouse wall. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: OAR
Possible Answer: oar
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The clue is 3. Time of anticipation. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: EVE
Possible Answer: eve, eventide, evening, Eve, even
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The clue is 4. Sycophants. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: YESMEN
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The clue is 5. Neuter. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: SPAY
Possible Answer: castrate, alter, spay, neuter
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The clue is 6. "Thou sing'st sweet ___": Shak.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: MUSIC
Possible Answer: euphony, medicine, music
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The clue is 7. Hosp. areas usually on the ground floor. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ERS
Possible Answer: ER, atomic_number_68, erbium, emergency_room, Er
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The clue is 8. Get wiser, supposedly. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: AGE
Possible Answer: geezerhood, years, maturate, mature, old_age, long_time, historic_period, age, senesce, get_on, eld
Possible Opposite Answer : rejuvenate
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The clue is 9. Computer troubleshooting options. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: RESETS
Possible Answer: reset, readjust
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The clue is 10. Look to for support. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: DEPENDON
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The clue is 11. Revise. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: AMEND
Possible Answer: rectify, remediate, improve, better, remedy, meliorate, repair, ameliorate, amend
Possible Opposite Answer : worsen
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The clue is 12. Drop an F-bomb, say. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: CURSE
Possible Answer: maledict, swearword, nemesis, swearing, condemnation, damn, blaspheme, imprecate, whammy, unchurch, excommunicate, jinx, hex, bedamn, anathemize, curse_word, bane, scourge, beshrew, cuss, oath, torment, expletive, swear, curse, execration, anathemise
Possible Opposite Answer : communicate, bless
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The clue is 13. Founder of the Pacific Fur Company, 1810. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ASTOR
Possible Answer: Nancy_Witcher_Astor, John_Jacob_Astor, Astor, Viscountess_Astor
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The clue is 18. Singer with the 2008 album "Backwoods Barbie". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: PARTON
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The clue is 22. V.I.P. section?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: VEE
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The clue is 23. InDesign developer. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ADOBE
Possible Answer: adobe_brick, adobe
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The clue is 24. Bundled, as hay. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: BALED
Possible Answer: bale
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The clue is 25. Nonverbal attention-getter. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: NUDGE
Possible Answer: nudge, poke_at, jog, prod
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The clue is 27. Run. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: OPERATE
Possible Answer: mesh, manoeuver, manoeuvre, function, control, lock, operate_on, run, maneuver, go, work, engage, operate
Possible Opposite Answer : disengage, malfunction
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The clue is 28. Like Loki and Thor. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: NORSE
Possible Answer: Scandinavian_language, Norseman, Northman, Norse, North_Germanic, Scandinavian, Norwegian, North_Germanic_language, Nordic
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The clue is 30. Transgress. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: SIN
Possible Answer: goof, sin, transgress, wickedness, hell, sinning, sinfulness, Sin, blunder, boob, trespass, sine, drop_the_ball
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The clue is 34. One miraculously healed by Jesus. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: LEPER
Possible Answer: lazar, leper
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The clue is 36. Poison found naturally in castor beans. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: RICIN
Possible Answer: ricin_toxin, ricin
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The clue is 37. Airer of hearings. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: CSPAN
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The clue is 38. Suspect. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SHADY
Possible Answer: fishy, funny, shadowed, umbrageous, shadowy, suspect, fly-by-night, louche, suspicious, shady
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The clue is 40. Somewhat. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: INASENSE
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The clue is 41. "The Office" role. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: PAM
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The clue is 42. "Alrighty, then. As I was saying …". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: ANYHOO
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The clue is 47. ___ Juan. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: SAN
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The clue is 48. Resells at hiked-up prices. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: SCALPS
Possible Answer: scalp
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The clue is 50. What to do before a marathon, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: RESTUP
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The clue is 51. Lacking gloss. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: MATTE
Possible Answer: matt, matte_up, matte, matt-up, flatness, mat_up, flat, felt, matted, lustrelessness, lusterlessness, mat, felt_up
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The clue is 52. Open courtyards. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ATRIA
Possible Answer: atrium
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The clue is 53. Looks to sell. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SHOPS
Possible Answer: shop, shop_at, tell_on, sponsor, shit, grass, betray, snitch, frequent, store, buy_at, give_away, patronize, denounce, rat, stag, shop_class, workshop, patronise, browse
Possible Opposite Answer : boycott
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The clue is 54. It might go way over your head. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: DRONE
Possible Answer: monotone, dawdler, trailer, drone_on, drone_pipe, poke, lagger, bourdon, droning, pilotless_aircraft, radio-controlled_aircraft, drone, laggard
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The clue is 58. The appearance of a butterfly in a home, for some. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: OMEN
Possible Answer: bode, omen, prognostication, portent, auspicate, foretell, presage, prognostic, prodigy, foreshadow, forecast, Muscat_and_Oman, Oman, prefigure, prognosticate, predict, Sultanate_of_Oman, betoken, portend, augur
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The clue is 61. Fútbol cheer. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: OLE
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The clue is 62. Basketball's King James, from 2003-10 and 2014-18. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: CAV
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The clue is 63. Prez #34. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: IKE
Possible Answer: Dwight_David_Eisenhower, Dwight_D._Eisenhower, Eisenhower, Dwight_Eisenhower, President_Eisenhower, Ike
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The clue is 64. Doc treating 71-Across. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: VET
Possible Answer: veterinary, ex-serviceman, veterinarian, veteran, veterinary_surgeon, vet
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The clue is 65. Symbol on the collar of Krypto the Superdog. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ESS
Possible Answer: E, einsteinium, Es, atomic_number_99
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 February 24, 2026 - Hints & Answers
Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 February 24, 2026
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 24, 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 | |
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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 |
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| 1 Across | 68. Inch (up) |
| 2 Across | 20. Went on the fritz |
| 3 Across | 59. Dress for a soirée, e.g. |
| 4 Across | 31. Deer ___ (road sign) |
| 5 Across | 46. Tiny swine |
| 6 Across | 35. Involuntary movement |
| 7 Across | 14. "Make that two!" |
| 8 Across | 65. Group of smarties |
| 9 Across | 66. "___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" |
| 10 Across | 67. Coffeehouse chain that owns the domain coffee.com |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
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1 Across: "68. Inch (up)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: C___P
Answer: Click to reveal
CREEP
2 Across: "20. Went on the fritz"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: D__D
Answer: Click to reveal
DIED
3 Across: "59. Dress for a soirée, e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E_________N
Answer: Click to reveal
EVENINGGOWN
4 Across: "31. Deer ___ (road sign)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'X' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: X__G
Answer: Click to reveal
XING
5 Across: "46. Tiny swine"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: M_____G
Answer: Click to reveal
MINIPIG
6 Across: "35. Involuntary movement"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'C'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
TIC
7 Across: "14. "Make that two!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: M___O
Answer: Click to reveal
METOO
8 Across: "65. Group of smarties"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M___A
Answer: Click to reveal
MENSA
9 Across: "66. "___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
SGT
10 Across: "67. Coffeehouse chain that owns the domain coffee.com"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P___S
Answer: Click to reveal
PEETS
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 7. ___ Gras |
| 2 Down | 49. Jennifer who wrote "A Visit From the Goon Squad" |
| 3 Down | 31. President of China beginning in 2013 |
| 4 Down | 25. Word after rib or batting |
| 5 Down | 45. Juice box? |
| 6 Down | 4. Formally denounce |
| 7 Down | 33. Asset for a thrower |
| 8 Down | 6. Brings to a boil? |
| 9 Down | 32. "This is pretty cool!" |
| 10 Down | 10. Remove, as a page of a notebook |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
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1 Down: "7. ___ Gras"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: M___I
Answer: Click to reveal
MARDI
2 Down: "49. Jennifer who wrote "A Visit From the Goon Squad""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer: Click to reveal
EGAN
3 Down: "31. President of China beginning in 2013"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'X' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: X_______G
Answer: Click to reveal
XIJINPING
4 Down: "25. Word after rib or batting"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C__E
Answer: Click to reveal
CAGE
5 Down: "45. Juice box?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: C_____R
Answer: Click to reveal
CHARGER
6 Down: "4. Formally denounce"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: C_____N
Answer: Click to reveal
CONDEMN
7 Down: "33. Asset for a thrower"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
- Another word like this: sleeve
Answer: Click to reveal
ARM
8 Down: "6. Brings to a boil?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A____S
Answer: Click to reveal
ANGERS
9 Down: "32. "This is pretty cool!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I_______T
Answer: Click to reveal
ICANDIGIT
10 Down: "10. Remove, as a page of a notebook"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: R____T
Answer: Click to reveal
RIPOUT
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 1 minute 3 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
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.