NYT Mini Answers April 07, 2026 - Trivia Week 1 Special
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 | April 07, 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 | 56. Alleviated |
| 2 Across | 58. Old-time restraint for a prisoner ... or what can go after the respective halves of 18-, 26-, 35- and 49-Across |
| 3 Across | 33. ___ track, song that insults another artist |
| 4 Across | 42. Most common word in English |
| 5 Across | 66. Lose one's footing |
| 6 Across | 48. So-called "Land of a Million Elephants" |
| 7 Across | 14. Quotes |
| 8 Across | 53. Rolling in it |
| 9 Across | 21. Dog's reward after a trick |
| 10 Across | 63. Dye for body art |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- August 27 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 05 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 14 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "56. Alleviated"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: E___D
Answer:
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EASED2 Across: "58. Old-time restraint for a prisoner ... or what can go after the respective halves of 18-, 26-, 35- and 49-Across"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: B__________N
Answer:
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BALLANDCHAIN3 Across: "33. ___ track, song that insults another artist"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D__S
Answer:
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DISS4 Across: "42. Most common word in English"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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THE5 Across: "66. Lose one's footing"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: S__P
Answer:
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SLIP6 Across: "48. So-called "Land of a Million Elephants""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L__S
Answer:
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LAOS7 Across: "14. Quotes"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C___S
Answer:
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CITES8 Across: "53. Rolling in it"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: R__H
Answer:
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RICH9 Across: "21. Dog's reward after a trick"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T___T
Answer:
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TREAT10 Across: "63. Dye for body art"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: H___A
Answer:
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HENNADown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 7. Remove, as heavy grime |
| 2 Down | 48. Mascara makes them stand out |
| 3 Down | 24. Arrange, as a match's outcome |
| 4 Down | 15. Improvisational vocal style |
| 5 Down | 39. Better mannered |
| 6 Down | 1. Star pitcher |
| 7 Down | 60. Siesta |
| 8 Down | 40. John Deere product |
| 9 Down | 3. Everlasting |
| 10 Down | 36. One under Attila's rule |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- May 05 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Todays Across Crossword NYT December 10
- September 04 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "7. Remove, as heavy grime"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: R____F
Answer:
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RUBOFF2 Down: "48. Mascara makes them stand out"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L____S
Answer:
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LASHES3 Down: "24. Arrange, as a match's outcome"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
- Another word like this: swindle
Answer:
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RIG4 Down: "15. Improvisational vocal style"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S__T
Answer:
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SCAT5 Down: "39. Better mannered"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: P_____R
Answer:
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POLITER6 Down: "1. Star pitcher"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: maven
Answer:
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ACE7 Down: "60. Siesta"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: sleep
Answer:
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NAP8 Down: "40. John Deere product"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: T_____R
Answer:
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TRACTOR9 Down: "3. Everlasting"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: E_____L
Answer:
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ETERNAL10 Down: "36. One under Attila's rule"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: Boche
Answer:
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HUNHow 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 45 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
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.
