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Saturday, August 24, 2024

2424 Sat Aug 24, 2024 | LA Times Crossword Clues Hints

Sat Aug 24, 2024 LA Times Crossword Clues Hints

1 Across - Price-less event (11 letters): RED TAG SALE
11 Across - [You did what?] (4 letters): GASP
15 Across - Square deals (11 letters): EVEN TRADES
16 Across - Actress Shawkat (4 letters): ALIA
17 Across - Surprise party request (11 letters): DON'T BE LATE
18 Across - Lasses (4 letters): GALS
19 Across - Two in a million? (3 letters): ELS
20 Across - Peak performance (5 letters): A-GAME
21 Across - Bags (5 letters): SACKS
22 Across - Tennis great who won 18 Grand Slam singles championships (5 letters): EVERT
24 Across - “Queen Sugar” role for Bianca Lawson (5 letters): DARLA
26 Across - Parabola piece (3 letters): ARC
27 Across - No more than (4 letters): MERE
28 Across - Blues and bluegrass (6 letters): GENRES
29 Across - Quintana __, Mexico (3 letters): ROO
30 Across - Tool for making eyelet holes (3 letters): AWL
32 Across - Some reunión familiar attendees (4 letters): TIAS
33 Across - Trifling amount (3 letters): TAD
34 Across - Big play ground (7 letters): STADIUM
38 Across - Lead up to (7 letters): PRECEDE
40 Across - Many a “Derry Girls” teacher (3 letters): NUN
41 Across - Lacking a date (4 letters): STAG
43 Across - Casual dating letters (3 letters): NSA
44 Across - “Twisted Love” author Huang (3 letters): ANA
45 Across - Inside looks (6 letters): DECORS
47 Across - Connected notes (4 letters): SLUR
51 Across - Super gp.? (3 letters): PAC
52 Across - Japanese city known as The Nation’s Kitchen (5 letters): OSAKA
53 Across - Social media action (5 letters): SHARE
54 Across - Tourney format (5 letters): PRO-AM
56 Across - Sauce served with biryani (5 letters): RAITA
58 Across - Free spot (3 letters): PSA
59 Across - Eternities (4 letters): EONS
60 Across - Elote en vaso (11 letters): CORN IN A CUP
62 Across - Emmy winner who hosts the “Clear+Vivid” podcast (4 letters): ALDA
63 Across - Story that gets lost in time (10 letters): UNTOLD TALE
64 Across - Smack (4 letters): SLAP
65 Across - Brenda Song, once (10 letters): DISNEY STAR
1 Down - Offset, in a way (6 letters): REDEEM
2 Down - Change over time (6 letters): EVOLVE
3 Down - More compact (6 letters): DENSER
4 Down - Explosive letters (3 letters): TNT
5 Down - Ready to swing (5 letters): AT BAT
6 Down - “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” kid (4 letters): GREG
7 Down - French course (6 letters): SALADE
8 Down - Not moving (7 letters): ADAMANT
9 Down - “Don’t hold back!” (11 letters): LET ‘ER RIP!
10 Down - -babble (3 letters): -ESE
11 Down - Totally smitten (4 letters): GAGA
12 Down - Separately (9 letters): A LA CARTE
13 Down - Route that facilitated the spread of Buddhism (8 letters): SILK ROAD
14 Down - Face scan alternative (8 letters): PASSCODE
21 Down - Gets smart (6 letters): SASSES
23 Down - Scan (4 letters): READ
25 Down - Picks up (6 letters): LEARNS
28 Down - Squat muscles (6 letters): GLUTES
31 Down - Sagacity (6 letters): WISDOM
34 Down - Chikuzenni vegetables (8 letters): SNAP PEAS
35 Down - Tekkamaki (8 letters): TUNA ROLL
36 Down - Amazon predator (8 letters): ANACONDA
37 Down - Kraft supply (8 letters): MACARONI
39 Down - “Songwriter” country singer (4 letters): CASH
42 Down - Small racers (7 letters): GO-KARTS
46 Down - Spoil, as a barbecue (7 letters): RAIN ON
48 Down - Purr-fect companion (7 letters): LAP-CAT
49 Down - “The Little Mermaid” villain (7 letters): URSULA
50 Down - Harvesting machine (6 letters): REAPER
53 Down - Like used beach towels (5 letters): SANDY
55 Down - Urgent letters (4 letters): ASAP
57 Down - Rummikub piece (4 letters): TILE
60 Down - Ruminant’s mouthful (3 letters): CUD
61 Down - Mentions on X (3 letters): ATS

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 April 08, 2026 - Solved

Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 08, 2026 (Trivia Week 2) - Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for April 08, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	April 08, 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.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

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.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	28. Goal
2 Across	1. "I'm afraid not," quaintly
3 Across	49. Chant heard at the start of "Hot Hot Hot"
4 Across	60. Volunteer's offer
5 Across	31. Tagging symbols
6 Across	34. Perry of pop
7 Across	46. Hindi for "rule"
8 Across	61. Hits hard
9 Across	32. ___-Magnon
10 Across	62. Respond, as a pupil might

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "28. Goal"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
Another word like this: purpose

Answer:

Click to reveal

AIM

2 Across: "1. "I'm afraid not," quaintly"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALASNO

3 Across: "49. Chant heard at the start of "Hot Hot Hot""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLEOLE

4 Across: "60. Volunteer's offer"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: I__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICAN

5 Across: "31. Tagging symbols"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: At

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATS

6 Across: "34. Perry of pop"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: K__Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

KATY

7 Across: "46. Hindi for "rule""

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'J'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

RAJ

8 Across: "61. Hits hard"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: R__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

RAMS

9 Across: "32. ___-Magnon"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
Another word like this: scope

Answer:

Click to reveal

CRO

10 Across: "62. Respond, as a pupil might"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: D____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

DILATE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	44. Comment
2 Down	7. Author's representative
3 Down	59. Lower, as lights
4 Down	3. Enhancing accessories
5 Down	19. Good gardening soil
6 Down	55. One acting rather quiet?
7 Down	45. Make ___ (earn vast sums)
8 Down	46. Unit of angular measurement
9 Down	47. Like
10 Down	23. Traditional samurai hairstyles

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "44. Comment"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: R____K

Answer:

Click to reveal

REMARK

2 Down: "7. Author's representative"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A___T

Answer:

Click to reveal

AGENT

3 Down: "59. Lower, as lights"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'M'
Another word like this: slur

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIM

4 Down: "3. Enhancing accessories"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADDONS

5 Down: "19. Good gardening soil"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: L__M

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOAM

6 Down: "55. One acting rather quiet?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: M__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

MIME

7 Down: "45. Make ___ (earn vast sums)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: B__K

Answer:

Click to reveal

BANK

8 Down: "46. Unit of angular measurement"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: R____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

RADIAN

9 Down: "47. Like"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

AKINTO

10 Down: "23. Traditional samurai hairstyles"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOPKNOTS

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

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
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 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?

No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?

Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword October 01, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 01, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, October 01, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 01, 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 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

Standard Mini size again: 5 across, 5 down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This One Fast

Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
Good time to play: on a coffee break
Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	17. Patriotic recitation since 1892
2 Across	60. Lost
3 Across	16. Features of gathering clouds?
4 Across	48. Is long ago?
5 Across	36. Means of self-defense
6 Across	26. Tagging symbols
7 Across	31. Bit of ink
8 Across	43. Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities
9 Across	37. Joan of Arc, for one
10 Across	20. Concoct, with "up"

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "17. Patriotic recitation since 1892"

Hints:

This one runs 18 letters long.
Blank it out and you get: P________________E
First letter's a 'P', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE

2 Across: "60. Lost"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATSEA

3 Across: "16. Features of gathering clouds?"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'U'.
It's a 5-letter word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: A___U

Answer:

Click to reveal

AEIOU

4 Across: "48. Is long ago?"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
Starts with 'E', ends with 'T'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EST

5 Across: "36. Means of self-defense"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "macer."
It's a 4-letter word.
Blank it out and you get: M__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

MACE

6 Across: "26. Tagging symbols"

Hints:

'At' points in the same direction.
This one runs 3 letters long.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATS

7 Across: "31. Bit of ink"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: sleaze.
Think of it this way — tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TAT

8 Across: "43. Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAN

9 Across: "37. Joan of Arc, for one"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S___T
You could also think of it as "nonsuch."
Starts with 'S', ends with 'T'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAINT

10 Across: "20. Concoct, with "up""

Hints:

Basically, someone who cooks food.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You could also think of it as "fake."

Answer:

Click to reveal

COOK

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	6. Word with power or pawn
2 Down	31. Writer Gay
3 Down	38. Director Lee
4 Down	8. Cut
5 Down	58. "___ Possible" (2000s animated series)
6 Down	42. Skewered
7 Down	51. Big blow
8 Down	29. Free of animal products
9 Down	13. Woodpecker food
10 Down	2. Address letters

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Same deal here — hints then answers. You might also like:

1 Down: "6. Word with power or pawn"

Hints:

You're looking for 6 letters.
If that helps, the shape is: B____R
You could also think of it as "agent."

Answer:

Click to reveal

BROKER

2 Down: "31. Writer Gay"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Blank it out and you get: T____E
Starts with 'T', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TALESE

3 Down: "38. Director Lee"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Count on 3 letters here.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'G'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANG

4 Down: "8. Cut"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: ax.
Blank it out and you get: A__D
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AXED

5 Down: "58. "___ Possible" (2000s animated series)"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 3-letter word.
First letter's a 'K', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

KIM

6 Down: "42. Skewered"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'D'.
Basically, use a knife on.
Count on 7 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

STABBED

7 Down: "51. Big blow"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: G__T
Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

GUST

8 Down: "29. Free of animal products"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'V' and wraps up with 'N'.
This one runs 5 letters long.
Pattern-wise it looks like: V___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

VEGAN

9 Down: "13. Woodpecker food"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: S__T
It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SUET

10 Down: "2. Address letters"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You're looking for 3 letters.
Starts with 'U', ends with 'L'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

URL

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	45 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 1 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 1 get harder as the week goes on?

Difficulty shifts through the week; expect Monday to be gentle and Saturday to bite a bit more.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

27412 Wed Nov 27, 2024 nyt by Jill Singer

Across Clues :

1. Long, 5. Member of an 1800s literary family, 9. Handy expressions?, 14. "Justice League of America," e.g., 16. Possesses a certain je ne sais quoi, 17. Member of an 1800s literary family, 18. Member of an 1800s literary family, 19. Check for errors, perhaps, 20. Key to close a window, 22. Part of I.P.A., 23. A little buggy?, 24. Pump selection: Abbr., 26. @@@, 28. Rose Bowl city, 31. Hospital dept. that sounds like a sentence, 34. Light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak, 37. Symbols of longevity in Chinese iconography, 39. Corn, beans and squash, in Mesoamerican tradition ... or a hint to six answers in this puzzle, 42. Home to horned vipers and deathstalker scorpions, 43. Scorch, 44. Hold (down), 45. Member of a 2000s showbiz family, 48. ___ Quentin, Calif., 49. Meditative discipline, 50. Member of a 2000s showbiz family, 53. Too easy (on), 56. Long time, 59. Singer known as the "Queen of Tejano Music", 61. Member of a 2000s showbiz family, 63. Linguistic "stems", 65. In an online convo, perhaps, 66. Clever person, 67. Universal donor's classification, 68. Flexible Flyer, for one, 69. Good-looking couple?

Down Clues :

1. African city that's home to the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, 2. Poet Leonard, 3. "Crying in ___," best-selling memoir of 2021, 4. Gaelic homeland, 5. Dwellings, 6. "___ on your life!", 7. Pay attention to, 8. Barely gets (by), 9. Fidel's longtime lieutenant, 10. Things found by reading chairs, 11. Home of the highest and lowest points on the earth's surface, 12. Party pooper, 13. Eye malady, 15. Composer Schumann, 21. Final two words of "Over the Rainbow", 25. Patisserie purchase, 27. Southwest ski resort with lifts up to 12,450 feet, 28. Ball pythons, at times, 29. Pulitzer-winning novelist Anthony, 30. Fake, 31. "Understood", 32. Michael who played Allan in "Barbie", 33. Home to Leningrad, for short, 34. Link prefix, 35. "Fancy meeting you here!", 36. Hammer's end, 38. First word in a rhyming pair meaning "small", 40. Maori ceremonial dance, 41. River that provides the largest inflow into the Mediterranean, 46. Fit together, 47. Celebrity gossip show, 48. 14-pound unit, 50. Former presidential candidate who served as Biden's climate envoy, 51. Not mainstream, 52. Ship poles, 53. Short routine, 54. "Goodness gracious!", 55. Do a grillmaster's job, 57. 69-Across, poetically, 58. Père ___ (Santa's French counterpart), 60. Effortless stride, 62. One's self, 64. Flamenco cry

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 27, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

New York Times, Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Long. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ACHE

Possible Answer : ache, smart, hurt, yen, aching, yearn, pine, suffer, languish

The clue is 5. Member of an 1800s literary family. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ANNE

Possible Answer : Anne

The clue is 9. Handy expressions?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: CLAPS

Possible Answer : applaud, eruption, clap, bam, bang, acclaim, gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, blast, spat, clack
Possible Opposite Answer : boo

The clue is 14. "Justice League of America," e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: COMICBOOK

The clue is 16. Possesses a certain je ne sais quoi. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: HASIT

The clue is 17. Member of an 1800s literary family. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: CHARLOTTE

Possible Answer : Queen_City, Charlotte, charlotte

The clue is 18. Member of an 1800s literary family. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: EMILY

The clue is 19. Check for errors, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: REREAD

Possible Answer : reread

The clue is 20. Key to close a window. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ESC

The clue is 22. Part of I.P.A.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: PALE

Possible Answer : picket, blanch, blench, sick, pallid, pale, wan

The clue is 23. A little buggy?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ANT

Possible Answer : pismire, ant, emmet

The clue is 24. Pump selection: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: REG

The clue is 26. @@@. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ATS

Possible Answer : At, at, atomic_number_85, astatine

The clue is 28. Rose Bowl city. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: PASADENA

Possible Answer : Pasadena

The clue is 31. Hospital dept. that sounds like a sentence. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ICU

Possible Answer : intensive_care_unit, ICU

The clue is 34. Light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HOPE

Possible Answer : promise, desire, trust, Hope, Leslie_Townes_Hope, Bob_Hope, hope, go_for
Possible Opposite Answer : despair

The clue is 37. Symbols of longevity in Chinese iconography. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: TORTOISES

Possible Answer : tortoise

The clue is 39. Corn, beans and squash, in Mesoamerican tradition ... or a hint to six answers in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

The answer: THETHREESISTERS

The clue is 42. Home to horned vipers and deathstalker scorpions. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: THESAHARA

The clue is 43. Scorch. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: SEAR

Possible Answer : parch, blacken, sear, shrivelled, char, shriveled, dried-up, withered, sere, scorch, singe

The clue is 44. Hold (down). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: PIN

Possible Answer : rowlock, peg, oarlock, pin, immobilise, stick, personal_identification_number, bowling_pin, PIN, trap, pivot, fall, pin_tumbler, PIN_number, tholepin, flag, thole, immobilize
Possible Opposite Answer : unpin

The clue is 45. Member of a 2000s showbiz family. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: KOURTNEY

The clue is 48. ___ Quentin, Calif.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SAN

The clue is 49. Meditative discipline. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ZEN

Possible Answer : superman, loony_toons, battery-acid, Zen, Zen_Buddhism, dose, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds, acid, window_pane, Elvis, pane, back_breaker, dot

The clue is 50. Member of a 2000s showbiz family. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: KIM

The clue is 53. Too easy (on). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: SOFT

Possible Answer : flabby, piano, diffused, lenient, easy, flaccid, cushy, easygoing, balmy, mild, soft, sonant, gentle, indulgent, delicate, diffuse, voiced, subdued
Possible Opposite Answer : hardened, hard, loud, unvoiced, forte

The clue is 56. Long time. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: EON

Possible Answer : aeon, eon

The clue is 59. Singer known as the "Queen of Tejano Music". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: SELENA

The clue is 61. Member of a 2000s showbiz family. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: KHLOE

The clue is 63. Linguistic "stems". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: ROOTWORDS

The clue is 65. In an online convo, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: IMING

The clue is 66. Clever person. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: BELESPRIT

The clue is 67. Universal donor's classification. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: TYPEO

The clue is 68. Flexible Flyer, for one. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: SLED

Possible Answer : sleigh, sled, sledge

The clue is 69. Good-looking couple?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: EYES

Possible Answer : centre, eyes, heart, middle, eyeball, oculus, eye, optic, center

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. African city that's home to the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ACCRA

Possible Answer: Accra, capital_of_Ghana
The clue is 2. Poet Leonard. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: COHEN
The clue is 3. "Crying in ___," best-selling memoir of 2021. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: HMART
The clue is 4. Gaelic homeland. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: EIRE

Possible Answer: Republic_of_Ireland, Ireland, Eire, Irish_Republic
The clue is 5. Dwellings. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ABODES

Possible Answer: dwelling_house, habitation, abode, domicile, residence, dwelling, home
The clue is 6. "___ on your life!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: NOT

Possible Answer: non, not
The clue is 7. Pay attention to. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NOTE

Possible Answer: greenback, tone, musical_note, short_letter, banker's_bill, billet, notice, observe, mention, Federal_Reserve_note, notation, preeminence, promissory_note, bank_note, annotation, banknote, eminence, line, mark, note, bill, take_note, government_note, bank_bill, take_down, remark, distinction, note_of_hand
Possible Opposite Answer : ignore
The clue is 8. Barely gets (by). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: EKES
The clue is 9. Fidel's longtime lieutenant. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: CHE
The clue is 10. Things found by reading chairs. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: LAMPS

Possible Answer: lamp
The clue is 11. Home of the highest and lowest points on the earth's surface. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ASIA

Possible Answer: Asia
The clue is 12. Party pooper. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: PILL

Possible Answer: oral_contraceptive, contraceptive_pill, tab, anovulant, pill, birth_control_pill, oral_contraceptive_pill, tablet, lozenge, anovulatory_drug
The clue is 13. Eye malady. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: STYE

Possible Answer: eye_infection, stye, hordeolum, sty
The clue is 15. Composer Schumann. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: CLARA
The clue is 21. Final two words of "Over the Rainbow". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: CANTI
The clue is 25. Patisserie purchase. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: GATEAU

Possible Answer: gateau
The clue is 27. Southwest ski resort with lifts up to 12,450 feet. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: TAOS

Possible Answer: Taoist, Tao, Taos
The clue is 28. Ball pythons, at times. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: PETS

Possible Answer: ducky, PET, dearie, darling, favourite, pet, favorite, deary, positron_emission_tomography
The clue is 29. Pulitzer-winning novelist Anthony. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: DOERR
The clue is 30. Fake. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ERSATZ

Possible Answer: ersatz, substitute
The clue is 31. "Understood". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ISEE
The clue is 32. Michael who played Allan in "Barbie". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: CERA
The clue is 33. Home to Leningrad, for short. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: USSR

Possible Answer: Russia, Soviet_Union, USSR, Union_of_Soviet_Socialist_Republics
The clue is 34. Link prefix. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HTTP

Possible Answer: hypertext_transfer_protocol, HTTP
The clue is 35. "Fancy meeting you here!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: OHHI
The clue is 36. Hammer's end. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: PEEN

Possible Answer: peen
The clue is 38. First word in a rhyming pair meaning "small". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ITSY
The clue is 40. Maori ceremonial dance. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HAKA
The clue is 41. River that provides the largest inflow into the Mediterranean. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: RHONE

Possible Answer: Rhone, Rhone_River
The clue is 46. Fit together. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: NESTED

Possible Answer: nuzzle, snuggle, cuddle, draw_close, nestle, nest
The clue is 47. Celebrity gossip show. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ENEWS
The clue is 48. 14-pound unit. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: STONE

Possible Answer: Harlan_Stone, pit, lapidate, Harlan_Fisk_Stone, stone, gemstone, Harlan_F._Stone, gem, Oliver_Stone, Isidor_Feinstein_Stone, Harlan_Fiske_Stone, I._F._Stone, Stone, Edward_Durell_Stone, endocarp, rock, Lucy_Stone
The clue is 50. Former presidential candidate who served as Biden's climate envoy. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: KERRY
The clue is 51. Not mainstream. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: INDIE

Possible Answer: indie
The clue is 52. Ship poles. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: MASTS

Possible Answer: mast
The clue is 53. Short routine. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: SKIT

Possible Answer: skit
The clue is 54. "Goodness gracious!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: OHMY
The clue is 55. Do a grillmaster's job. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: FLIP

Possible Answer: flip_out, interchange, flick, somersaulting, summerset, riffle, toss, tack, thumb, alternate, flip, switch, twitch, flip-flop, flip_over, pitch, pass, insolent, somersault, throw, turn_over, sky, summersault, snotty-nosed, leaf, riff, somerset, impudent
The clue is 57. 69-Across, poetically. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ORBS

Possible Answer: eyeball, orb, orbit, ball, globe, revolve
The clue is 58. Père ___ (Santa's French counterpart). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NOEL

Possible Answer: Christmastime, Yuletide, Noel, Christmastide, Christmas, Yule
The clue is 60. Effortless stride. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: LOPE

Possible Answer: canter, trot, lope, jog
The clue is 62. One's self. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: EGO

Possible Answer: self, ego, egotism, self-importance
The clue is 64. Flamenco cry. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: OLE

Thursday, October 1, 2026

XWordHint Crossword Answers October 01, 2026 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

Master today's NYT crossword with our expert hint system. We provide synonyms, antonyms, and strategic clues to help you solve without spoiling the fun. Perfect for crossword lovers who want that satisfying "aha!" moment.

October 01, 2026 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Sneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip"	4
2A	5. "Thank You for the Music" group	4
3A	9. Some instructors, for short	5
4A	14. Gator's relative	4
5A	15. "King of all kings" in the prehistoric world, familiarly	4
6A	16. Features of gathering clouds?	5
7A	17. Patriotic recitation since 1892	18
8A	20. Concoct, with "up"	4
9A	21. It may include toms and a snare	7
10A	22. Abbr. on a scale	3
11A	25. First lady	3
12A	26. Tagging symbols	3
13A	27. Expresses support without meaning it	14
14A	31. Bit of ink	3
15A	34. Quite the stir	6
16A	35. Bygone "before"	3
17A	36. Means of self-defense	4
18A	37. Joan of Arc, for one	5
19A	38. It's just a state of mind, to some	3
20A	39. Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"	5
21A	40. Some midflight announcements, in brief	4
22A	41. Molecule in protein synthesis	3
23A	42. Disposes of securely, in a way	6
24A	43. Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities	3
25A	44. Obsolescent credit card feature	14
26A	46. Term of affection in the U.K.	3
27A	47. Rapper with the 1999 #1 album "I Am ..."	3
28A	48. Is long ago?	3
29A	49. Chickpeas, e.g.	7
30A	53. "Uh-huh, sure it is"	4
31A	55. Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle	15
32A	60. Lost	5
33A	61. Identify	4
34A	62. Goddess of the earth	4
35A	63. All together, in music	5
36A	64. Migratory fish with exceptionally sensitive hearing	4
37A	65. The Black Knights of the N.C.A.A.	4

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Sneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip""

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that large american feline resembling a lion
Similar words include: catamount, painter, mountain lion
Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: PUMA

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2A: "5. "Thank You for the Music" group"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ABBA

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3A: "9. Some instructors, for short"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
Similar words include: professor, prof
Pattern: _____

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Answer: PROFS

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4A: "14. Gator's relative"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: CROC

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5A: "15. "King of all kings" in the prehistoric world, familiarly"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: TREX

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6A: "16. Features of gathering clouds?"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: AEIOU

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7A: "17. Patriotic recitation since 1892"

18 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE

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8A: "20. Concoct, with "up""

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that someone who cooks food
Similar words include: manipulate, Captain Cook, prepare
Pattern: ____

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Answer: COOK

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9A: "21. It may include toms and a snare"

7 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: DRUMKIT

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10A: "22. Abbr. on a scale"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: OZS

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11A: "25. First lady"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (old testament) adam's wife in judeo-christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; god created eve from adam's rib and placed adam and eve in the garden of eden
Similar words include: eventide, even, evening
Pattern: ___

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Answer: EVE

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12A: "26. Tagging symbols"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
Similar words include: At, astatine, at
Pattern: ___

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Answer: ATS

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13A: "27. Expresses support without meaning it"

14 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______________

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Answer: PAYSLIPSERVICE

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14A: "31. Bit of ink"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
Similar words include: Thematic Apperception Test, sleaze, cheapness
Pattern: ___

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Answer: TAT

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15A: "34. Quite the stir"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a state of commotion and noise and confusion
Similar words include: garboil, katzenjammer, tumultuousness
Pattern: ______

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Answer: UPROAR

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16A: "35. Bygone "before""

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: ERE

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17A: "36. Means of self-defense"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
Similar words include: macer, macebearer, Chemical Mace
Pattern: ____

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Answer: MACE

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18A: "37. Joan of Arc, for one"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
Similar words include: nonesuch, apotheosis, paragon
Pattern: _____

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Answer: SAINT

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19A: "38. It's just a state of mind, to some"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that how long something has existed
Similar words include: old age, geezerhood, mature
Opposite of: rejuvenate

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: AGE

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20A: "39. Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa""

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: CELIA

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21A: "40. Some midflight announcements, in brief"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional basque party; want to create an independent homeland in spain's western pyrenees
Similar words include: Basque Fatherland and Liberty, Basque Homeland and Freedom, Euskadi ta Askatasuna
Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ETAS

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22A: "41. Molecule in protein synthesis"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from dna to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell
Similar words include: ribonucleic acid
Pattern: ___

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Answer: RNA

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23A: "42. Disposes of securely, in a way"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Similar words include: tear up, whit, iota
Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SHREDS

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24A: "43. Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SAN

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25A: "44. Obsolescent credit card feature"

14 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: MAGNETICSTRIPE

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26A: "46. Term of affection in the U.K."

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: LUV

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27A: "47. Rapper with the 1999 #1 album "I Am ...""

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt)
Similar words include: atomic number 11, sodium, Na
Pattern: ___

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Answer: NAS

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28A: "48. Is long ago?"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that standard time in the 5th time zone west of greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern united states
Similar words include: Eastern Standard Time, Eastern Time
Pattern: ___

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Answer: EST

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29A: "49. Chickpeas, e.g."

7 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family leguminosae
Similar words include: legume, leguminous plant
Pattern: _______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: LEGUMES

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30A: "53. "Uh-huh, sure it is""

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: IBET

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31A: "55. Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle"

15 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: STUMBLINGBLOCKS

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32A: "60. Lost"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ATSEA

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33A: "61. Identify"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a language unit by which a person or thing is known
Similar words include: describe, identify, make
Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: NAME

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34A: "62. Goddess of the earth"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of cronus and the titans in ancient mythology
Similar words include: Ge, Gaea
Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: GAIA

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35A: "63. All together, in music"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: TUTTI

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36A: "64. Migratory fish with exceptionally sensitive hearing"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of atlantic coast
Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SHAD

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37A: "65. The Black Knights of the N.C.A.A."

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
Similar words include: United States Army, regular army, US Army
Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ARMY

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Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Doc seen for an annual checkup	3
2D	2. Address letters	3
3D	3. A Stooge	3
4D	4. Band whose logo is stylized with a lightning bolt	4
5D	5. Came by for dinner	7
6D	6. Word with power or pawn	6
7D	7. Happen to	6
8D	8. Cut	4
9D	9. Great Basin tribe	6
10D	10. Chews (out)	5
11D	11. Cry heard by Old MacDonald	4
12D	12. Central points	4
13D	13. Woodpecker food	4
14D	18. Attacks	6
15D	19. Words that might come before a meal	5
16D	22. Major works of art	6
17D	23. Mexican revolutionary Emiliano	6
18D	24. Resident of Aleppo	6
19D	28. Moccasins and loafers, e.g.	7
20D	29. Free of animal products	5
21D	30. Wrath	3
22D	31. Writer Gay	6
23D	32. Hallucinatory experiences	9
24D	33. It comes with cups and saucers	6
25D	36. Chicago exchange, in brief	4
26D	38. Director Lee	3
27D	39. Sculptor's tool	6
28D	41. French composer who refused the Legion of Honour in 1920	5
29D	42. Skewered	7
30D	44. Gateway of India locale	6
31D	45. Tough nut to crack	6
32D	46. "Network" director Sidney	5
33D	49. Hurdle for an aspiring atty.	4
34D	50. Words of reproach following a betrayal	4
35D	51. Big blow	4
36D	52. Things confessed	4
37D	54. Ancient wrap	4
38D	56. "I don't wanna"	3
39D	57. It might be on a lot	3
40D	58. "___ Possible" (2000s animated series)	3
41D	59. Perchance	3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Doc seen for an annual checkup"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
Similar words include: phencyclidine hydrochloride, primary care provider, angel dust
Pattern: ___

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Answer: PCP

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2D: "2. Address letters"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the address of a web page on the world wide web
Similar words include: universal resource locator, uniform resource locator
Pattern: ___

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Answer: URL

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3D: "3. A Stooge"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: MOE

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4D: "4. Band whose logo is stylized with a lightning bolt"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ACDC

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5D: "5. Came by for dinner"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: ATEOVER

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6D: "6. Word with power or pawn"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
Similar words include: stone-broke, skint, bust
Pattern: ______

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Answer: BROKER

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7D: "7. Happen to"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that become of; happen to
Similar words include: happen, bechance, betide
Pattern: ______

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Answer: BEFALL

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8D: "8. Cut"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that chop or split with an ax
Similar words include: axe, ax
Pattern: ____

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Answer: AXED

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9D: "9. Great Basin tribe"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a member of either of two shoshonean peoples (northern paiute and southern paiute) related to the aztecs and living in the southwestern united states
Similar words include: Piute
Pattern: ______

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Answer: PAIUTE

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10D: "10. Chews (out)"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a large quantity of written matter
Similar words include: ream
Pattern: _____

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Answer: REAMS

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11D: "11. Cry heard by Old MacDonald"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
Similar words include: squeal, grunt
Pattern: ____

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Answer: OINK

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12D: "12. Central points"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the concentration of attention or energy on something
Similar words include: direction, stress, centering
Pattern: ____

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Answer: FOCI

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13D: "13. Woodpecker food"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep
Pattern: ____

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Answer: SUET

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14D: "18. Attacks"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: GOESAT

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15D: "19. Words that might come before a meal"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (christian theology) a state of sanctification by god; the state of one who is under such divine influence
Similar words include: saving grace, adorn, embellish
Opposite of: unseemliness

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Answer: GRACE

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16D: "22. Major works of art"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a musical work that has been created
Similar words include: piece, opus, piece of music
Pattern: ______

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Answer: OPUSES

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17D: "23. Mexican revolutionary Emiliano"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919)
Similar words include: Emiliano Zapata
Pattern: ______

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Answer: ZAPATA

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18D: "24. Resident of Aleppo"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a native or inhabitant of syria
Pattern: ______

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Answer: SYRIAN

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19D: "28. Moccasins and loafers, e.g."

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: SLIPONS

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20D: "29. Free of animal products"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products at all
Pattern: _____

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Answer: VEGAN

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21D: "30. Wrath"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Similar words include: wrath, ira, choler
Pattern: ___

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Answer: IRE

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22D: "31. Writer Gay"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: TALESE

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23D: "32. Hallucinatory experiences"

9 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _________

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Answer: ACIDTRIPS

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24D: "33. It comes with cups and saucers"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: TEASET

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25D: "36. Chicago exchange, in brief"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: MERC

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26D: "38. Director Lee"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a civilian reserve component of the united states air force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
Similar words include: Air National Guard
Pattern: ___

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Answer: ANG

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27D: "39. Sculptor's tool"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
Similar words include: cheat, rip off
Pattern: ______

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Answer: CHISEL

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28D: "41. French composer who refused the Legion of Honour in 1920"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that french composer and exponent of impressionism (1875-1937)
Similar words include: ladder, ravel out, Maurice Ravel
Opposite of: unknot, unravel

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Answer: RAVEL

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29D: "42. Skewered"

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that use a knife on
Similar words include: stab, poke, jab
Pattern: _______

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Answer: STABBED

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30D: "44. Gateway of India locale"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a city in western india just off the coast of the arabian sea; india's 2nd largest city (after calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western india
Similar words include: Bombay
Pattern: ______

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Answer: MUMBAI

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31D: "45. Tough nut to crack"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Similar words include: riddle, closed book, conundrum
Pattern: ______

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Answer: ENIGMA

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32D: "46. "Network" director Sidney"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: LUMET

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33D: "49. Hurdle for an aspiring atty."

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: LSAT

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34D: "50. Words of reproach following a betrayal"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ETTU

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35D: "51. Big blow"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a strong current of air
Similar words include: blow, blast
Pattern: ____

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Answer: GUST

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36D: "52. Things confessed"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that estrangement from god
Similar words include: Sin, sinning, blunder
Pattern: ____

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Answer: SINS

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37D: "54. Ancient wrap"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient rome
Pattern: ____

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Answer: TOGA

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38D: "56. "I don't wanna""

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: NAH

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39D: "57. It might be on a lot"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
Similar words include: elevator car, auto, gondola
Pattern: ___

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Answer: CAR

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40D: "58. "___ Possible" (2000s animated series)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: KIM

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41D: "59. Perchance"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the chance to speak
Similar words include: allege, order, enjoin
Pattern: ___

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Answer: SAY

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37 Across Clues

41 Down Clues

78 Total Clues

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NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 April 08, 2026 - Solved

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "28. Goal"

2 Across: "1. "I'm afraid not," quaintly"

3 Across: "49. Chant heard at the start of "Hot Hot Hot""

4 Across: "60. Volunteer's offer"

5 Across: "31. Tagging symbols"

6 Across: "34. Perry of pop"

7 Across: "46. Hindi for "rule""

8 Across: "61. Hits hard"

9 Across: "32. ___-Magnon"

10 Across: "62. Respond, as a pupil might"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "44. Comment"

2 Down: "7. Author's representative"

3 Down: "59. Lower, as lights"

4 Down: "3. Enhancing accessories"

5 Down: "19. Good gardening soil"

6 Down: "55. One acting rather quiet?"

7 Down: "45. Make ___ (earn vast sums)"

8 Down: "46. Unit of angular measurement"

9 Down: "47. Like"

10 Down: "23. Traditional samurai hairstyles"

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword October 01, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "17. Patriotic recitation since 1892"

2 Across: "60. Lost"

3 Across: "16. Features of gathering clouds?"

4 Across: "48. Is long ago?"

5 Across: "36. Means of self-defense"

6 Across: "26. Tagging symbols"

7 Across: "31. Bit of ink"

8 Across: "43. Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities"

9 Across: "37. Joan of Arc, for one"

10 Across: "20. Concoct, with "up""

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "6. Word with power or pawn"

2 Down: "31. Writer Gay"

3 Down: "38. Director Lee"

4 Down: "8. Cut"

5 Down: "58. "___ Possible" (2000s animated series)"

6 Down: "42. Skewered"

7 Down: "51. Big blow"

8 Down: "29. Free of animal products"

9 Down: "13. Woodpecker food"

10 Down: "2. Address letters"

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