NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 1 February 01, 2026 - Daily Answers
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | February 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 {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 | 82. Bit of a character? |
| 2 Across | 51. Italy's third-largest island (after Sicily and Sardinia) |
| 3 Across | 105. Never mind? |
| 4 Across | 14. Office square |
| 5 Across | 26. Prefix with business |
| 6 Across | 100. Very rude email, informally |
| 7 Across | 27. "My house, my rules" |
| 8 Across | 74. Warm winter coats |
| 9 Across | 98. Yankee great Gehrig |
| 10 Across | 62. Hailed vehicle |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- February 28 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 18
- Todays NYT Mini Crossword December 06
1 Across: "82. Bit of a character?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: S___F
Answer: Click to reveal
SERIF
2 Across: "51. Italy's third-largest island (after Sicily and Sardinia)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E__A
Answer: Click to reveal
ELBA
3 Across: "105. Never mind?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A_____A
Answer: Click to reveal
AMNESIA
4 Across: "14. Office square"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P____T
Answer: Click to reveal
POSTIT
5 Across: "26. Prefix with business"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: A__I
Answer: Click to reveal
AGRI
6 Across: "100. Very rude email, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: N_______M
Answer: Click to reveal
NASTYGRAM
7 Across: "27. "My house, my rules""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: I____O
Answer: Click to reveal
ISAYSO
8 Across: "74. Warm winter coats"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P____S
Answer: Click to reveal
PARKAS
9 Across: "98. Yankee great Gehrig"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'U'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
LOU
10 Across: "62. Hailed vehicle"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'B'
- Another word like this: hack
Answer: Click to reveal
CAB
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 28. Bowler's edge |
| 2 Down | 89. With zeal |
| 3 Down | 9. Department store eponym |
| 4 Down | 104. Mike or Michael in movies |
| 5 Down | 8. Like the Eid al-Fitr festival |
| 6 Down | 53. Primatologist's interest |
| 7 Down | 50. Exclamations in nurseries |
| 8 Down | 114. Co-producer of the documentary "The Beatles: Get Back" |
| 9 Down | 77. New Zealander |
| 10 Down | 95. Crack open? |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- February 28 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 29 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 06 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "28. Bowler's edge"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: B__M
Answer: Click to reveal
BRIM
2 Down: "89. With zeal"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: R_____Y
Answer: Click to reveal
RABIDLY
3 Down: "9. Department store eponym"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: M__Y
Answer: Click to reveal
MACY
4 Down: "104. Mike or Michael in movies"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M___S
Answer: Click to reveal
MYERS
5 Down: "8. Like the Eid al-Fitr festival"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: I_____C
Answer: Click to reveal
ISLAMIC
6 Down: "53. Primatologist's interest"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: copycat
Answer: Click to reveal
APE
7 Down: "50. Exclamations in nurseries"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
AWS
8 Down: "114. Co-producer of the documentary "The Beatles: Get Back""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
ONO
9 Down: "77. New Zealander"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: K__I
Answer: Click to reveal
KIWI
10 Down: "95. Crack open?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: Y____A
Answer: Click to reveal
YOMAMA
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: | Normal |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 1
When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?
The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!
Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 1?
No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?
Good Trivia Week 1 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!
Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 1?
Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
