NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 June 13, 2026 - Hints & Answers
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 13, 2026 |
| Grid Size | 5 x 5 squares |
| Total Clues | 20 clues |
| Across Clues | 10 clues |
| Down Clues | 10 clues |
| Average Solve Time | Under 1 minute |
Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout
This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.
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How to Solve This Puzzle Fast
- Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
- Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
- Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
- If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
- Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT
Quick Facts About This Puzzle
- Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
- Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
- Best time to play: During a coffee break
- Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy
Across Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 23. "We're under a lot of pressure!" |
| 2 Across | 17. Call from a bridge |
| 3 Across | 13. Formula 1's Circuit de Monaco, e.g. |
| 4 Across | 50. "Happy to help!" |
| 5 Across | 46. Retired rapper Azalea |
| 6 Across | 27. Danger signal |
| 7 Across | 40. Blew up |
| 8 Across | 21. Like some parties |
| 9 Across | 20. Pathetic |
| 10 Across | 45. Consumes |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- September 11 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Saturdays NYT Down Dec 06 Full Vertical
- November 06 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "23. "We're under a lot of pressure!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: T_________N
Answer:
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THEHEATISON2 Across: "17. Call from a bridge"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: A__Y
Answer:
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AHOY3 Across: "13. Formula 1's Circuit de Monaco, e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R______E
Answer:
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ROADRACE4 Across: "50. "Happy to help!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: I______N
Answer:
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ISURECAN5 Across: "46. Retired rapper Azalea"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: I__Y
Answer:
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IGGY6 Across: "27. Danger signal"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: A_______L
Answer:
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ALARMBELL7 Across: "40. Blew up"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: G____D
Answer:
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GOTMAD8 Across: "21. Like some parties"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: S__G
Answer:
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STAG9 Across: "20. Pathetic"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Another word like this: sorry
Answer:
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SAD10 Across: "45. Consumes"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: U__S
Answer:
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USESDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 39. Kid-lit character who often loses his tail |
| 2 Down | 3. Many a modern chess-playing program |
| 3 Down | 8. Nobel-winning daughter of Marie Curie |
| 4 Down | 22. What someone with boundless ambition "knows" |
| 5 Down | 14. Kitchen brand |
| 6 Down | 41. Stiller's partner in comedy |
| 7 Down | 32. Lovingly, in a score |
| 8 Down | 7. Actor Brody |
| 9 Down | 46. Hooked on |
| 10 Down | 5. Camera spec |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- December 22 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- NYT Down Today November 20 2025
- September 11 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "39. Kid-lit character who often loses his tail"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E____E
Answer:
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EEYORE2 Down: "3. Many a modern chess-playing program"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: A_____L
Answer:
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AIMODEL3 Down: "8. Nobel-winning daughter of Marie Curie"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: I___E
Answer:
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IRENE4 Down: "22. What someone with boundless ambition "knows""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: N______S
Answer:
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NOLIMITS5 Down: "14. Kitchen brand"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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OXO6 Down: "41. Stiller's partner in comedy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M___A
Answer:
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MEARA7 Down: "32. Lovingly, in a score"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A_____O
Answer:
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AMOROSO8 Down: "7. Actor Brody"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A____N
Answer:
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ADRIEN9 Down: "46. Hooked on"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: I__O
Answer:
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INTO10 Down: "5. Camera spec"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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SLRHow 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 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.
