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Sunday, August 30, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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 August 30, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 30, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 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	26. Discount Chinese e-tailer
2 Across	64. Friar with a famous "razor"
3 Across	100. Join, as two metal surfaces
4 Across	93. Discontinued Swedish cars
5 Across	31. Pink-slips
6 Across	126. Instants
7 Across	24. LIAM NEESON
8 Across	122. Submitted by the deadline
9 Across	68. Turns on the waterworks
10 Across	124. Musician/actress Haim

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: "26. Discount Chinese e-tailer"

Hints:

Starts with 'T', ends with 'U'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Blank it out and you get: T__U

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEMU

2 Across: "64. Friar with a famous "razor""

Hints:

You could also think of it as "Ockham."
This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OCCAM

3 Across: "100. Join, as two metal surfaces"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S____R
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLDER

4 Across: "93. Discontinued Swedish cars"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'S'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S___S
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAABS

5 Across: "31. Pink-slips"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "fire."
First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CANS

6 Across: "126. Instants"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'S'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SECS

7 Across: "24. LIAM NEESON"

Hints:

This one runs 8 letters long.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'O'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SALMINEO

8 Across: "122. Submitted by the deadline"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: I______E
You're looking for 8 letters.
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

INONTIME

9 Across: "68. Turns on the waterworks"

Hints:

Think of it this way — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
Count on 5 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: C___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

CRIES

10 Across: "124. Musician/actress Haim"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALANA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	67. Christmas presence?
2 Down	95. Withdraw from a union
3 Down	23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer
4 Down	29. Clear
5 Down	6. Like 666, popularly
6 Down	94. Periods of 730 days
7 Down	1. God, to Bob Marley
8 Down	32. Hit a ___
9 Down	58. Diva's time to shine
10 Down	86. Hostile manner, informally

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "67. Christmas presence?"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Blank it out and you get: M__I
Close enough in meaning: magus.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAGI

2 Down: "95. Withdraw from a union"

Hints:

First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'E'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S____E
Basically, withdraw from an organization or communion.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SECEDE

3 Down: "23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: M__A
You're looking for 4 letters.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICA

4 Down: "29. Clear"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 5-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: E___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERASE

5 Down: "6. Like 666, popularly"

Hints:

It's a 7-letter word.
You could also think of it as "demonic."
Starts with 'S', ends with 'C'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SATANIC

6 Down: "94. Periods of 730 days"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'A'.
Count on 7 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: B_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

BIENNIA

7 Down: "1. God, to Bob Marley"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
First letter's a 'J', last letter's a 'H'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

JAH

8 Down: "32. Hit a ___"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S__G
It's a 4-letter word.
Close enough in meaning: hang-up.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SNAG

9 Down: "58. Diva's time to shine"

Hints:

Think of it this way — an elaborate song for solo voice.
You're looking for 4 letters.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARIA

10 Down: "86. Hostile manner, informally"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Starts with 'T', ends with 'E'.
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TUDE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 4 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 4 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

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 4 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 3 October 18, 2026 - Daily Answers

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword October 18, 2026 Answers

Here's today's NYT Mini — 20 clues in total, and we've got hints plus answers for every one of them.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 18, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, October 18, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 18, 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 3 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

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	94. Figure, informally
2 Across	28. Softens with sudden sympathy or affection
3 Across	72. Bond
4 Across	44. View spoiler
5 Across	84. Brand represented by Happy the Oil Drop
6 Across	78. Tree that can be a source of water for thirsty elephants
7 Across	120. Analogue of a delete key
8 Across	32. "What"
9 Across	76. Apt name for a thief
10 Across	75. Small + or –

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: "94. Figure, informally"

Hints:

In plain terms: alternative names for the body of a human being.
Starts with 'B', ends with 'D'.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOD

2 Across: "28. Softens with sudden sympathy or affection"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: M___S
'thawing' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MELTS

3 Across: "72. Bond"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: linkup.
Count on 3 letters here.
Starts with 'T', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TIE

4 Across: "44. View spoiler"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'E'.
Basically, something very ugly and offensive.
It's a 7-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EYESORE

5 Across: "84. Brand represented by Happy the Oil Drop"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'O'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESSO

6 Across: "78. Tree that can be a source of water for thirsty elephants"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Starts with 'B', ends with 'B'.
Blank it out and you get: B____B

Answer:

Click to reveal

BAOBAB

7 Across: "120. Analogue of a delete key"

Hints:

Basically, an implement used to erase something.
Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'R'.
Blank it out and you get: E____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERASER

8 Across: "32. "What""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 12 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ITELLYOUWHAT

9 Across: "76. Apt name for a thief"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "plume."
Count on 3 letters here.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'B'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROB

10 Across: "75. Small + or –"

Hints:

It's a 3-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ION

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	87. Ousted, democratically
2 Down	35. Weak, as an excuse
3 Down	7. Novel form of summer escapism?
4 Down	47. Like Amazon forests, typically
5 Down	36. "Ibis" poet
6 Down	74. Big bang source
7 Down	77. Like London's Kew Gardens
8 Down	42. Gawker
9 Down	1. Short cut
10 Down	62. John M. ___, director of 2024's "Wicked"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "87. Ousted, democratically"

Hints:

You're looking for 8 letters.
Starts with 'V', ends with 'T'.
Blank it out and you get: V______T

Answer:

Click to reveal

VOTEDOUT

2 Down: "35. Weak, as an excuse"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
'halt' points in the same direction.
Basically, someone who doesn't understand what is going on.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAME

3 Down: "7. Novel form of summer escapism?"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: P______D
Starts with 'P', ends with 'D'.
You're looking for 8 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

POOLREAD

4 Down: "47. Like Amazon forests, typically"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: R___Y
Think of it this way — (of weather) wet by periods of rain.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'Y'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RAINY

5 Down: "36. "Ibis" poet"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You're looking for 4 letters.
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OVID

6 Down: "74. Big bang source"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: cap.
Blank it out and you get: D_______R
First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DETONATOR

7 Down: "77. Like London's Kew Gardens"

Hints:

First letter's a 'B', last letter's a 'C'.
Blank it out and you get: B_____C
You're looking for 7 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOTANIC

8 Down: "42. Gawker"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: L______O
Count on 8 letters here.
First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'O'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOOKYLOO

9 Down: "1. Short cut"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'P'.
It's a 4-letter word.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SNIP

10 Down: "62. John M. ___, director of 2024's "Wicked""

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

CHU

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When does the Trivia Week 3 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 3 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 3 free to play?

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

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 3?

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 3 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 4 September 22, 2026 - Daily Answers

20 clues today. If you're stuck on any of them, scroll down — hints first, answers hidden underneath.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 22, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 22, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

Today's layout is the usual 5x5: five columns, five rows.

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

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

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	63. Doughnut quantities
2 Across	14. Was overprotective, in a way
3 Across	19. 50/52-Across musician
4 Across	26. Billionaires' boats
5 Across	24. Like a scratchy voice
6 Across	37. #1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?")
7 Across	50. With 52-Across, double album released on September 28, 1976, that spent 13 straight weeks at #1
8 Across	64. Work ___
9 Across	40. Perched
10 Across	12. Sudden and unexpected

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: "63. Doughnut quantities"

Hints:

Think of it this way — a large number or amount.
Starts with 'D', ends with 'S'.
Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DOZENS

2 Across: "14. Was overprotective, in a way"

Hints:

You're looking for 7 letters.
You could also think of it as "linger."
Starts with 'H', ends with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HOVERED

3 Across: "19. 50/52-Across musician"

Hints:

Count on 12 letters here.
Starts with 'S', ends with 'R'.
Blank it out and you get: S__________R

Answer:

Click to reveal

STEVIEWONDER

4 Across: "26. Billionaires' boats"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'S'.
Close enough in meaning: yacht.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YACHTS

5 Across: "24. Like a scratchy voice"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: R___Y
It's a 5-letter word.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'Y'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RASPY

6 Across: "37. #1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?")"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
Pattern-wise it looks like: I___H
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'H'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IWISH

7 Across: "50. With 52-Across, double album released on September 28, 1976, that spent 13 straight weeks at #1"

Hints:

Count on 7 letters here.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'N'.
Blank it out and you get: S_____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

SONGSIN

8 Across: "64. Work ___"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'C'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: E___C
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETHIC

9 Across: "40. Perched"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
This one runs 3 letters long.
Close enough in meaning: posture.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAT

10 Across: "12. Sudden and unexpected"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
You could also think of it as "sharp."
Starts with 'A', ends with 'T'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ABRUPT

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	44. Start liking
2 Down	29. "lol"
3 Down	43. Celebratory hoopla
4 Down	18. Like some humor and runs
5 Down	23. Argue against
6 Down	11. Road curves
7 Down	22. Broadway star Menzel
8 Down	4. Popular times for tacos
9 Down	48. "I see"
10 Down	53. Ivy League school in New Haven

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "44. Start liking"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: T____O
Starts with 'T', ends with 'O'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TAKETO

2 Down: "29. "lol""

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: H__A
First letter's a 'H', last letter's a 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HAHA

3 Down: "43. Celebratory hoopla"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: F_____E
This one runs 7 letters long.
Starts with 'F', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FANFARE

4 Down: "18. Like some humor and runs"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'D' and wraps up with 'Y'.
'ironic' points in the same direction.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DRY

5 Down: "23. Argue against"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
Basically, overthrow by argument.
First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'T'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

REBUT

6 Down: "11. Road curves"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: crook.
You're looking for 5 letters.
In plain terms: pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BENDS

7 Down: "22. Broadway star Menzel"

Hints:

First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'A'.
It's a 5-letter word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: I___A

Answer:

Click to reveal

IDINA

8 Down: "4. Popular times for tacos"

Hints:

Basically, the third day of the week; the second working day.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'S'.
If that helps, the shape is: T______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TUESDAYS

9 Down: "48. "I see""

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'K'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OHOK

10 Down: "53. Ivy League school in New Haven"

Hints:

Think of it this way — a university in Connecticut.
Pattern-wise it looks like: Y__E
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YALE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	Easy

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 4 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 4 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

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 4 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Solved

Here's today's NYT Mini — 20 clues in total, and we've got hints plus answers for every one of them.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 01, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 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

Today's layout is the usual 5x5: five columns, five rows.

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

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	6. Informed
2 Across	33. Shakespearean father of three
3 Across	16. Burden to bear
4 Across	60. Secluded valley
5 Across	36. Out of patience, with "up"
6 Across	49. Dabble in
7 Across	26. https://www.hot-dog.org?
8 Across	44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years
9 Across	25. Noted magnate on the Titanic
10 Across	45. O'Hare posting, for short

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: "6. Informed"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: narrate.
It's a 4-letter word.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOLD

2 Across: "33. Shakespearean father of three"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: L__R
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Starts with 'L', ends with 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAR

3 Across: "16. Burden to bear"

Hints:

In plain terms: an onerous or difficult concern.
You could also think of it as "burden."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONUS

4 Across: "60. Secluded valley"

Hints:

Starts with 'D', ends with 'L'.
In plain terms: a small wooded hollow.
You could also think of it as "dingle."

Answer:

Click to reveal

DELL

5 Across: "36. Out of patience, with "up""

Hints:

'flow' points in the same direction.
It's a 3-letter word.
Basically, any federal law-enforcement officer.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FED

6 Across: "49. Dabble in"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: P____T
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 6 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PLAYAT

7 Across: "26. https://www.hot-dog.org?"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'K'.
It's a 11-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAUSAGELINK

8 Across: "44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years"

Hints:

Starts with 'F', ends with 'S'.
Blank it out and you get: F___S
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FERNS

9 Across: "25. Noted magnate on the Titanic"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'R'.
If that helps, the shape is: A___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASTOR

10 Across: "45. O'Hare posting, for short"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	42. Distinct stretch of years
2 Down	7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV
3 Down	8. Cry on a tennis court
4 Down	30. Wife of Jacob
5 Down	43. Think back on
6 Down	55. Preceding night
7 Down	34. Fishing pole
8 Down	22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr.
9 Down	48. "Norma" or "Tosca"
10 Down	2. Dracula, for one

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "42. Distinct stretch of years"

Hints:

Count on 3 letters here.
Short form / acronym territory here.
'epoch' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERA

2 Down: "7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV"

Hints:

First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.
It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPIE

3 Down: "8. Cry on a tennis court"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'T'.
'permit' points in the same direction.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LET

4 Down: "30. Wife of Jacob"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: L__H
Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAH

5 Down: "43. Think back on"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
'think' points in the same direction.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'L'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RECALL

6 Down: "55. Preceding night"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "evening."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EVE

7 Down: "34. Fishing pole"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
'pole' points in the same direction.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROD

8 Down: "22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr."

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'L'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATL

9 Down: "48. "Norma" or "Tosca""

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: O___A
Starts with 'O', ends with 'A'.
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPERA

10 Down: "2. Dracula, for one"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Basically, the total number counted.
You could also think of it as "bet."

Answer:

Click to reveal

COUNT

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	58 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

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?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

It mostly comes down to recognizing common short answers and catching puns fast. The rest is just reps.

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

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Friday, September 4, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 1 September 04, 2026 - Daily Answers

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 04, 2026 - Hints & Answers

20 clues today. If you're stuck on any of them, scroll down — hints first, answers hidden underneath.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 04, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, September 04, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 04, 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

Today's layout is the usual 5x5: five columns, five rows.

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

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

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	53. Bit of filming
2 Across	49. Super, slangily
3 Across	46. Longtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!"
4 Across	16. "Outta my way!"
5 Across	1. Result of a tense build-up?
6 Across	58. Cravings
7 Across	52. Follower of hand or home
8 Across	30. Agcy. concerned with declarations
9 Across	48. See 44-Across
10 Across	15. Kick off

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: "53. Bit of filming"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: T__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

TAKE

2 Across: "49. Super, slangily"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'H', last letter's a 'A'.
Blank it out and you get: H___A

Answer:

Click to reveal

HECKA

3 Across: "46. Longtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!""

Hints:

It's a 9-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: S_______G
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'G'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SLINKYDOG

4 Across: "16. "Outta my way!""

Hints:

Basically, the act of deciding to do something.
First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'E'.
'travel' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MOVE

5 Across: "1. Result of a tense build-up?"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: J________R
It's a 10-letter word.
First letter's a 'J', last letter's a 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

JENGATOWER

6 Across: "58. Cravings"

Hints:

First letter's a 'Y', last letter's a 'S'.
This one runs 4 letters long.
Close enough in meaning: yearn.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YENS

7 Across: "52. Follower of hand or home"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: M__E
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You're looking for 4 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MADE

8 Across: "30. Agcy. concerned with declarations"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'S'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IRS

9 Across: "48. See 44-Across"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'N'.
Count on 5 letters here.
'Romance' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LATIN

10 Across: "15. Kick off"

Hints:

First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.
Think of it this way — commence officially.
It's a 10-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

INAUGURATE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	4. Neighbor of Sierra Leone
2 Down	9. Singer dubbed the "Matriarch of the Blues"
3 Down	10. Gun before the green, say
4 Down	8. Trounce
5 Down	5. In the past
6 Down	37. Start to congeal
7 Down	13. Adjective that becomes its own synonym after its first letter is dropped
8 Down	51. "Rude Boy" singer, to fans
9 Down	2. Captivates
10 Down	40. Clear

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "4. Neighbor of Sierra Leone"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: G____A
First letter's a 'G', last letter's a 'A'.
Think of it this way — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings.

Answer:

Click to reveal

GUINEA

2 Down: "9. Singer dubbed the "Matriarch of the Blues""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'S'.
It's a 9-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: E_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETTAJAMES

3 Down: "10. Gun before the green, say"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
Basically, rate of revolution of a motor.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

REV

4 Down: "8. Trounce"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Think of it this way — a forceful consequence; a strong effect.
First letter's a 'W', last letter's a 'P'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WALLOP

5 Down: "5. In the past"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "agone."
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'O'.
Basically, gone by; or in the past.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AGO

6 Down: "37. Start to congeal"

Hints:

In plain terms: make thick or thicker.
You're looking for 7 letters.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

THICKEN

7 Down: "13. Adjective that becomes its own synonym after its first letter is dropped"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 7 letters.
'malign' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EVILEST

8 Down: "51. "Rude Boy" singer, to fans"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'I'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RIRI

9 Down: "2. Captivates"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "charm."
Pattern-wise it looks like: E_____S
This one runs 7 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ENAMORS

10 Down: "40. Clear"

Hints:

'plain' points in the same direction.
Starts with 'E', ends with 'T'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: E_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

EVIDENT

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	Easy

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?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

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?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Search Clues

Sunday, August 30, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 4 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: "26. Discount Chinese e-tailer"

2 Across: "64. Friar with a famous "razor""

3 Across: "100. Join, as two metal surfaces"

4 Across: "93. Discontinued Swedish cars"

5 Across: "31. Pink-slips"

6 Across: "126. Instants"

7 Across: "24. LIAM NEESON"

8 Across: "122. Submitted by the deadline"

9 Across: "68. Turns on the waterworks"

10 Across: "124. Musician/actress Haim"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "67. Christmas presence?"

2 Down: "95. Withdraw from a union"

3 Down: "23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer"

4 Down: "29. Clear"

5 Down: "6. Like 666, popularly"

6 Down: "94. Periods of 730 days"

7 Down: "1. God, to Bob Marley"

8 Down: "32. Hit a ___"

9 Down: "58. Diva's time to shine"

10 Down: "86. Hostile manner, informally"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

More Puzzle Help

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

Sunday, October 18, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 3 October 18, 2026 - Daily Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 3 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: "94. Figure, informally"

2 Across: "28. Softens with sudden sympathy or affection"

3 Across: "72. Bond"

4 Across: "44. View spoiler"

5 Across: "84. Brand represented by Happy the Oil Drop"

6 Across: "78. Tree that can be a source of water for thirsty elephants"

7 Across: "120. Analogue of a delete key"

8 Across: "32. "What""

9 Across: "76. Apt name for a thief"

10 Across: "75. Small + or –"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "87. Ousted, democratically"

2 Down: "35. Weak, as an excuse"

3 Down: "7. Novel form of summer escapism?"

4 Down: "47. Like Amazon forests, typically"

5 Down: "36. "Ibis" poet"

6 Down: "74. Big bang source"

7 Down: "77. Like London's Kew Gardens"

8 Down: "42. Gawker"

9 Down: "1. Short cut"

10 Down: "62. John M. ___, director of 2024's "Wicked""

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

More Puzzle Help

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3