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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

NYT0904 Wednesday Sep 04, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. Visitor to Mecca, 5. Choices for party organizers, 11. Quick refresher, 14. Lamar ___, ex of Khloé Kardashian, 15. Top pilot, 16. Rapper Lil ___ Vert, 17. It will change the way you see yourself, 19. Operate, as a program, 20. Throw one's hands up, say, 21. Foreign policy grp., 22. Floral bubble tea flavoring, 24. On the line, 26. Spiral-horned antelope, 28. Point of no return on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", 32. Garment that might have a built-in bra, for short, 36. Work on Broadway, say, 37. Investigator's interest, 38. Pain, 40. AirPod holder, 42. Boxes for crackers?, 43. "A Hard Day's Night" songwriter, 45. U.K. military arm, 47. Monthly expense, 48. Warhead carriers, 51. Microwave no-no, 52. Cleaning product made in "Fight Club", 57. V fliers, 59. Frosty, 61. Symbol seen on eight national flags (though, ironically, not the U.S. flag), 62. Writer Rand, 63. First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle's theme, 66. Call that might precede "first service", 67. Bartender's valve, 68. Comic book figure, 69. Major campaign expense, 70. Penny pinchers, 71. London's Royal Academy of ___

Down Clues :

1. Labor leader Jimmy, 2. What Peter Pan refuses to become, 3. Pop rock's ___ Brothers, 4. Duel cry, 5. … rho, sigma, ___, upsilon …, 6. Honorific for a Catholic cardinal, 7. Makes mistakes, 8. Painter Duchamp, 9. Prefix with efficiency, 10. Hot peppers, 11. Caregiver for a pregnant woman, 12. Blue, in Spanish, 13. Like much cotton candy, 18. "Frozen" snowman, 23. General Motors subsidiary with emergency services, 25. Its parent company is Hyundai, 27. On the ___, 29. Asteroids made a big impact on it in the 1980s, 30. Flat, 31. Conclude in court, 32. H.S. course in which one might be graded on a curve?, 33. Teen follower, 34. Mount Rushmore and the Taj Mahal, e.g., 35. Some navels, 39. Red-haired toon who is always seeing red, 41. Light racing vehicle, 44. Secretive org., 46. Tina of "30 Rock", 49. Covers in goo, 50. Forward-looking sort, 53. Comic actor ___ Baron Cohen, 54. Lewd looker, 55. On guard, 56. Cancún coins, 57. Ball, 58. Stared at, 60. Include in a footnote, 64. ___ Moskowitz, a.k.a. "Hawk" on Netflix's "Cobra Kai", 65. Computer addresses: Abbr.

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues


Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 04, 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:
  • The clue is 1. Visitor to Mecca. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAJI

    Possible Answer : hajji, hadji, haji


  • The clue is 5. Choices for party organizers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THEMES

    Possible Answer : topic, base, root_word, motif, melodic_theme, radical, stem, musical_theme, report, root, paper, idea, theme, composition, subject


  • The clue is 11. Quick refresher. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAP

    Possible Answer : forty_winks, Napoleon, catch_a_wink, short_sleep, nap, sleep, pile, snooze, cat_sleep, catnap


  • The clue is 14. Lamar ___, ex of Khloé Kardashian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODOM


  • The clue is 15. Top pilot. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AIRACE


  • The clue is 16. Rapper Lil ___ Vert. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UZI

    Possible Answer : Uzi


  • The clue is 17. It will change the way you see yourself. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

    The answer: FUNHOUSEMIRROR


  • The clue is 19. Operate, as a program. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUN

    Possible Answer : move, trial, lam, foot_race, tally, die_hard, rivulet, fly_the_coop, runnel, test, take_to_the_woods, carry, tend, streak, escape, feed, operate, prevail, scarper, political_campaign, go, run, function, race, ladder, lean, incline, track_down, footrace, running, flow, ravel, course, consort, ply, hunt, draw, hunt_down, melt_down, run_for, play, endure, unravel, streamlet, work, lead, run_away, persist, discharge, range, pass, execute, break_away, melt, rill, campaign, be_given, head_for_the_hills, outpouring, running_play, guide, bleed, scat, black_market, bunk, hightail_it, turn_tail, running_game, extend

    Possible Opposite Answer : idle, malfunction


  • The clue is 20. Throw one's hands up, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLAIL

    Possible Answer : lam, thrash, flail, thresh


  • The clue is 21. Foreign policy grp.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NSC

    Possible Answer : NSC, National_Security_Council


  • The clue is 22. Floral bubble tea flavoring. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROSEMILK


  • The clue is 24. On the line. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ATSTAKE


  • The clue is 26. Spiral-horned antelope. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELAND

    Possible Answer : eland


  • The clue is 28. Point of no return on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: FINALANSWER


  • The clue is 32. Garment that might have a built-in bra, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAMI


  • The clue is 36. Work on Broadway, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACT

    Possible Answer : move, behave, dissemble, pretend, number, deed, roleplay, act_as, playact, routine, play, represent, work, do, enactment, human_action, act, turn, human_activity, bit

    Possible Opposite Answer : refrain


  • The clue is 37. Investigator's interest. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOTIVE

    Possible Answer : motif, need, motor, motivation, motive, motivative, motivating


  • The clue is 38. Pain. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGONY

    Possible Answer : agony, excruciation, suffering, torment, torture


  • The clue is 40. AirPod holder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EAR

    Possible Answer : auricle, spike, capitulum, pinna, ear


  • The clue is 42. Boxes for crackers?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAFES

    Possible Answer : rubber, condom, prophylactic, safety, safe


  • The clue is 43. "A Hard Day's Night" songwriter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LENNON

    Possible Answer : John_Lennon, Lennon


  • The clue is 45. U.K. military arm. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAF

    Possible Answer : Red_Army_Faction, Royal_Air_Force, RAF


  • The clue is 47. Monthly expense. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RENT

    Possible Answer : rend, economic_rent, split, hire, tear, take, charter, rive, snag, lease, engage, rent, pull, let, rip


  • The clue is 48. Warhead carriers. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

    The answer: CRUISEMISSILES


  • The clue is 51. Microwave no-no. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: METAL

    Possible Answer : metal, metallic, alloy, metallic_element

    Possible Opposite Answer : nonmetallic


  • The clue is 52. Cleaning product made in "Fight Club". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: LYESOAP


  • The clue is 57. V fliers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GEESE

    Possible Answer : goose, goofball, cuckoo, twat, fathead, jackass, bozo, goof, zany


  • The clue is 59. Frosty. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICY

    Possible Answer : icy, wintry, gelid, polar, glacial, frigid, frozen, frosty, arctic


  • The clue is 61. Symbol seen on eight national flags (though, ironically, not the U.S. flag). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EAGLE

    Possible Answer : eagle, double_birdie, bird_of_Jove


  • The clue is 62. Writer Rand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AYN


  • The clue is 63. First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle's theme. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: SEMICIRCLES

    Possible Answer : hemicycle, semicircle


  • The clue is 66. Call that might precede "first service". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LET

    Possible Answer : permit, Army_of_the_Righteous, let, net_ball, lease, countenance, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lashkar-e-Toiba, allow, get, Army_of_the_Pure, rent, LET, have, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba

    Possible Opposite Answer : prevent, forbid, disallow


  • The clue is 67. Bartender's valve. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALETAP


  • The clue is 68. Comic book figure. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HERO

    Possible Answer : sub, fighter, hero, torpedo, Cuban_sandwich, Hero, champion, Italian_sandwich, bomber, Hero_of_Alexandria, submarine, zep, wedge, Heron, submarine_sandwich, hero_sandwich, paladin, grinder, hoagy, hoagie, poor_boy


  • The clue is 69. Major campaign expense. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADS

    Possible Answer : advertisement, advertizement, advert, advertizing, ad, advertising


  • The clue is 70. Penny pinchers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MISERS

    Possible Answer : miser


  • The clue is 71. London's Royal Academy of ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARTS

    Possible Answer : humanistic_discipline, artistic_creation, artistry, liberal_arts, humanities, nontextual_matter, art, arts, artistic_production, fine_art, prowess, graphics, artwork


Down Clues and Answers:
  • The clue is 1. Labor leader Jimmy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOFFA

    Possible Answer: Jimmy_Hoffa, Hoffa, James_Riddle_Hoffa

  • The clue is 2. What Peter Pan refuses to become. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADULT

    Possible Answer: full-grown, grown, pornographic, fully_grown, adult, big, grownup

    Possible Opposite Answer : juvenile

  • The clue is 3. Pop rock's ___ Brothers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JONAS

  • The clue is 4. Duel cry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMHIT

  • The clue is 5. … rho, sigma, ___, upsilon …. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAU

    Possible Answer: tau

  • The clue is 6. Honorific for a Catholic cardinal. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: HISEMINENCE

  • The clue is 7. Makes mistakes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERRS

    Possible Answer: drift, stray, err, slip, mistake

  • The clue is 8. Painter Duchamp. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MARCEL

    Possible Answer: marcel

  • The clue is 9. Prefix with efficiency. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECO

  • The clue is 10. Hot peppers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SERRANOS

  • The clue is 11. Caregiver for a pregnant woman. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: NURSEMIDWIFE

  • The clue is 12. Blue, in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AZUL

  • The clue is 13. Like much cotton candy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PINK

    Possible Answer: pinkish, tap, rap, pinko, ping, knock, pink, garden_pink

  • The clue is 18. "Frozen" snowman. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLAF

  • The clue is 23. General Motors subsidiary with emergency services. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONSTAR

  • The clue is 25. Its parent company is Hyundai. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KIA

  • The clue is 27. On the ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAM

    Possible Answer: scarper, lam, run, flail, head_for_the_hills, fly_the_coop, getaway, thrash, run_away, take_to_the_woods, scat, thresh, bunk, hightail_it, turn_tail, break_away, escape

  • The clue is 29. Asteroids made a big impact on it in the 1980s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATARI

  • The clue is 30. Flat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EVEN

    Possible Answer: even, evening, level, fifty-fifty, tied, eventide, eve, yet, regular, still, flush, even_out

    Possible Opposite Answer : uneven, odd

  • The clue is 31. Conclude in court. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REST

    Possible Answer: eternal_rest, catch_one's_breath, eternal_sleep, perch, relief, relaxation, residuum, respite, repose, remainder, residual, breathe, take_a_breather, lie, balance, stay, roost, residue, sleep, reside, rest_period, remain, ease, rest, pillow, quietus

    Possible Opposite Answer : change, be_active

  • The clue is 32. H.S. course in which one might be graded on a curve?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CALC

  • The clue is 33. Teen follower. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGER

  • The clue is 34. Mount Rushmore and the Taj Mahal, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MONUMENTS

    Possible Answer: monument, repository, memorial

  • The clue is 35. Some navels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INNIES

  • The clue is 39. Red-haired toon who is always seeing red. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: YOSEMITESAM

  • The clue is 41. Light racing vehicle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RALLYCAR

  • The clue is 44. Secretive org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NSA

    Possible Answer: National_Security_Agency, NSA

  • The clue is 46. Tina of "30 Rock". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEY

    Possible Answer: fey, elfin, touched

  • The clue is 49. Covers in goo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLIMES

    Possible Answer: melt_off, slim, gook, slim_down, muck, slime, slenderize, ooze, lose_weight, goo, gunk, thin, sludge, guck, reduce, goop

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain

  • The clue is 50. Forward-looking sort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEER

    Possible Answer: prophesier, visionary, prophet, oracle, illusionist, seer, vaticinator

  • The clue is 53. Comic actor ___ Baron Cohen. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SACHA

  • The clue is 54. Lewd looker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OGLER

    Possible Answer: ogler

  • The clue is 55. On guard. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALERT

    Possible Answer: lively, snappy, qui_vive, rattling, alive, alert, alerting, warning_signal, alarm, brisk, zippy, spanking, alarum, awake, watchful, merry

    Possible Opposite Answer : unalert

  • The clue is 56. Cancún coins. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PESOS

    Possible Answer: Uruguayan_peso, Guinea-Bissau_peso, peso, Dominican_peso, Chilean_peso, Cuban_peso, Philippine_peso, Colombian_peso, Mexican_peso

  • The clue is 57. Ball. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GALA

    Possible Answer: jamboree, blowout, gala_affair, gala

  • The clue is 58. Stared at. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EYED

    Possible Answer: eyed, eye, eyeball

    Possible Opposite Answer : eyeless

  • The clue is 60. Include in a footnote. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CITE

    Possible Answer: summons, refer, summon, quotation, advert, acknowledgment, abduce, credit, reference, citation, bring_up, adduce, quote, mention, cite, name

  • The clue is 64. ___ Moskowitz, a.k.a. "Hawk" on Netflix's "Cobra Kai". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELI

  • The clue is 65. Computer addresses: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IPS

    Possible Answer: informatics, information_science, IP, information_processing

Monday, October 14, 2024

Complete Crossword Puzzle Clue List with Answers: 14 October 2024 Edition

Across Clues and Answers

  • Hefeweizen, for one: ALE
  • Legitimate: VALID
  • Chocolate morsel: CHIP
  • Bubblicious product: GUM
  • Taylor Swift concert venue: ARENA
  • Ump’s place: HOME
  • Legendary sword of King Arthur: EXCALIBUR
  • The whole kit and caboodle: A TO Z
  • Nine, in Spanish: NUEVE
  • Some fiddle songs: REELS
  • Stevenson novel with buccaneers and buried gold: TREASURE ISLAND
  • Method: Abbr.: SYS
  • Up in arms: MAD
  • AT&T, for one: TELCO
  • Girder: BEAM
  • Small, cutesily: EENSIE
  • Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are: STAYS IN VEGAS
  • “9-1-1: Lone Star” actress Gina: TORRES
  • Je t’__: French words of endearment: AIME
  • African antelope: ELAND
  • Steel-cut grain: OAT
  • Scouring pad brand: SOS
  • The city so nice they named it twice: NEW YORK, NEW YORK
  • Like some shoes: LACED
  • Adjust, as an apron: RETIE
  • “Will they __ learn?”: EVER
  • U-shaped object pitched at a stake: HORSESHOE
  • Feathered friend: BIRD
  • Former U.N. head Kofi: ANNAN
  • Key sometimes used with Ctrl: ALT
  • Hunting/fishing retailer __ Pro Shops: BASS
  • Triumphs over: BEATS
  • The NFL’s Travis Kelce and others, for short: TES


Complete crossword puzzle clue list with answers for October 2024
Complete crossword puzzle clue list with answers for October 2024

Down Clues and Answers

  • Some airport helpers: AGENTS
  • Sumptuous comfort: LUXURY
  • Hosts an award show: EMCEES
  • Areas between hills: VALES
  • D’backs, in box scores: ARI
  • Beirut’s country: Abbr.: LEB
  • Accustomed (to): INURED
  • “Would this be too risky for me?”: DARE I?
  • Confront boldly: CHALLENGE
  • Taco eater’s topping choice: HOT SALSA
  • “If u ask me … ”: IMO
  • Brick-shaped candy in a dispenser: PEZ
  • Director DuVernay: AVA
  • Idolize: ESTEEM
  • New England sch.: UMASS
  • Malek of “Bohemian Rhapsody”: RAMI
  • CBS franchise with the 2024 prequel series “Origins”: NCIS
  • Mama deer: DOE
  • Livestock locales: BARNYARDS
  • Ophthalmologist, casually: EYE DOC
  • Paperless party announcement: EVITE
  • Fish that may be served amandine: SOLE
  • Fishing boats: TRAWLERS
  • Tandoori-baked flatbread: NAAN
  • Sundial X: TEN
  • “There, finished”: OK, DONE
  • “Yeah, since you brought it up … ”: SO, THAT …
  • Baltimore ballplayer: ORIOLE
  • Rockabilly legend McDonald: SKEETS
  • Physical therapy, informally: REHAB
  • Small songbirds: WRENS
  • Exclamation of success: YES!
  • Flow out, as the tide: EBB
  • By way of, in itineraries: VIA
  • Genetic messenger molecule: RNA
  • Parked oneself: SAT

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini September 25, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

NYT Mini Crossword September 25, 2025 Hints & Answers - Beat the Average 1-Minute Time

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

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 25, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 25, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 25, 2025
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 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

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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 5. Dad on "Family Guy"
2 Across 45. Look greedily
3 Across 63. Steakhouse choice
4 Across 52. What each Down answer needs from its clue in order to make sense
5 Across 36. Savanna antelope
6 Across 65. Disapproving sounds
7 Across 15. "Pardon me," in Padua
8 Across 1. Onetime capital of the Mughal Empire
9 Across 60. Only president not born in the continental U.S.
10 Across 41. Android alternative

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: "5. Dad on "Family Guy""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: P___R

Answer:

Click to reveal PETER


2 Across: "45. Look greedily"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: O__E

Answer:

Click to reveal OGLE


3 Across: "63. Steakhouse choice"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: F___T

Answer:

Click to reveal FILET


4 Across: "52. What each Down answer needs from its clue in order to make sense"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 15 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F_____________S

Answer:

Click to reveal FIRSTTWOLETTERS


5 Across: "36. Savanna antelope"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E___D

Answer:

Click to reveal ELAND


6 Across: "65. Disapproving sounds"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T__S

Answer:

Click to reveal TSKS


7 Across: "15. "Pardon me," in Padua"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: S___I

Answer:

Click to reveal SCUSI


8 Across: "1. Onetime capital of the Mughal Empire"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A__A

Answer:

Click to reveal AGRA


9 Across: "60. Only president not born in the continental U.S."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: O___A

Answer:

Click to reveal OBAMA


10 Across: "41. Android alternative"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Another word like this: Io

Answer:

Click to reveal IOS

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 58. Beat in competition
2 Down 21. Terrible storm
3 Down 55. Shipwreck locales, often
4 Down 29. Stop slouching
5 Down 8. Programs in advance
6 Down 13. Carved part of a piece of jewelry
7 Down 34. Freeze-___
8 Down 31. Determined
9 Down 6. Spell out
10 Down 12. Scratch and save

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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


1 Down: "58. Beat in competition"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B____D

Answer:

Click to reveal BESTED


2 Down: "21. Terrible storm"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal TEMPEST


3 Down: "55. Shipwreck locales, often"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S____S

Answer:

Click to reveal SHOALS


4 Down: "29. Stop slouching"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 12 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S__________P

Answer:

Click to reveal STRAIGHTENUP


5 Down: "8. Programs in advance"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal PRESETS


6 Down: "13. Carved part of a piece of jewelry"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: C___O

Answer:

Click to reveal CAMEO


7 Down: "34. Freeze-___"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F___E

Answer:

Click to reveal FRAME


8 Down: "31. Determined"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: D_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal DEADSET


9 Down: "6. Spell out"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S_____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal SPECIFY


10 Down: "12. Scratch and save"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S____P

Answer:

Click to reveal SCRIMP

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. 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 1 minute 3 seconds
Difficulty: Easy

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the 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?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.


About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

Last Updated: September 25, 2025 at 03:49 AM

Search terms: NYT Mini, Mini crossword, today, answers, hints, September 25 2025 mini crossword

Saturday, October 4, 2025

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today October 04, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

Today's NYT Mini Crossword October 04, 2025 - Complete Solutions with Smart Hints | 5-Minute Solve

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

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 04, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, October 04, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 04, 2025
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 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

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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 29. Actress Lily of "Killers of the Flower Moon"
2 Across 49. 7-Eleven and Circle K, informally
3 Across 8. Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985
4 Across 35. They may stop the presses
5 Across 27. Vulcans, for one
6 Across 40. Org. offering jumps
7 Across 31. Get a Lyft, say
8 Across 23. Cousin of a springbok
9 Across 42. Buck the establishment
10 Across 44. Split

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: "29. Actress Lily of "Killers of the Flower Moon""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: G_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal GLADSTONE


2 Across: "49. 7-Eleven and Circle K, informally"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal CSTORES


3 Across: "8. Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: M___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal MCFLY


4 Across: "35. They may stop the presses"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: G_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal GAGORDERS


5 Across: "27. Vulcans, for one"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal ALIENRACE


6 Across: "40. Org. offering jumps"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AAA


7 Across: "31. Get a Lyft, say"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal RIDESHARE


8 Across: "23. Cousin of a springbok"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E___D

Answer:

Click to reveal ELAND


9 Across: "42. Buck the establishment"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: R___L

Answer:

Click to reveal REBEL


10 Across: "44. Split"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: D_______P

Answer:

Click to reveal DIVVIEDUP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 2. Legendary rock singer?
2 Down 43. Source of some flashbacks
3 Down 6. Skate park fixture
4 Down 31. "Welsh" dish with melted cheese
5 Down 38. Safe job?
6 Down 4. Halley of Halley's comet
7 Down 36. Get bested by
8 Down 24. Protects oneself, possum-style
9 Down 10. Walk with exaggerated motions
10 Down 5. Cornrow, e.g.

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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


1 Down: "2. Legendary rock singer?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: L_____I

Answer:

Click to reveal LORELEI


2 Down: "43. Source of some flashbacks"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'D'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal LSD


3 Down: "6. Skate park fixture"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: R__L

Answer:

Click to reveal RAIL


4 Down: "31. "Welsh" dish with melted cheese"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal RAREBIT


5 Down: "38. Safe job?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H___T

Answer:

Click to reveal HEIST


6 Down: "4. Halley of Halley's comet"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EDMOND


7 Down: "36. Get bested by"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: L____O

Answer:

Click to reveal LOSETO


8 Down: "24. Protects oneself, possum-style"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: P_______D

Answer:

Click to reveal PLAYSDEAD


9 Down: "10. Walk with exaggerated motions"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal FLOUNCE


10 Down: "5. Cornrow, e.g."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B___D

Answer:

Click to reveal BRAID

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. 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 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the 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?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.


About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 03:42 AM

Search terms: NYT Mini, Mini crossword, today, answers, hints, October 04 2025 mini crossword