Trivia Week 1 Manual for NYT Mini July 03, 2026
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 | July 03, 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 | 49. Gush |
| 2 Across | 16. Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold" |
| 3 Across | 38. Opposite side |
| 4 Across | 66. Lifestyle for those who go both ways |
| 5 Across | 63. "Tell me about it!" |
| 6 Across | 21. In the thick of |
| 7 Across | 57. Prominent feature of Jafar and the Genie in "Aladdin" |
| 8 Across | 46. Fake news |
| 9 Across | 27. "omg rly?!" |
| 10 Across | 67. Senator Jacky of Nevada |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- September 09 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 26 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- Todays NYT Crossword Down Clues_18
1 Across: "49. Gush"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: S__W
Answer:
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SPEW2 Across: "16. Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S_______E
Answer:
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SMILELINE3 Across: "38. Opposite side"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: foeman
Answer:
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FOE4 Across: "66. Lifestyle for those who go both ways"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: B_______E
Answer:
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BICULTURE5 Across: "63. "Tell me about it!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 15 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: I_____________G
Answer:
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IKNOWTHEFEELING6 Across: "21. In the thick of"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A____T
Answer:
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AMIDST7 Across: "57. Prominent feature of Jafar and the Genie in "Aladdin""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: G____E
Answer:
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GOATEE8 Across: "46. Fake news"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: C____D
Answer:
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CANARD9 Across: "27. "omg rly?!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: S___Y
Answer:
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SRSLY10 Across: "67. Senator Jacky of Nevada"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: R___N
Answer:
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ROSENDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 13. Burden |
| 2 Down | 42. Very clear, as a telecast |
| 3 Down | 55. "Who knew?!" |
| 4 Down | 8. Nurse's tote |
| 5 Down | 50. Bass player |
| 6 Down | 65. Bass or base |
| 7 Down | 48. Strongly criticize, with "at" |
| 8 Down | 64. Hold close |
| 9 Down | 9. Essayist who wrote "Not many sounds in life, and I include all urban and all rural sounds, exceed in interest a knock at the door" |
| 10 Down | 11. Supporters of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- NYT Mini Crossword October 19 2025
- September 09 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- Todays NYT Crossword Down Clues_18
1 Down: "13. Burden"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O__S
Answer:
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ONUS2 Down: "42. Very clear, as a telecast"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: I__D
Answer:
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INHD3 Down: "55. "Who knew?!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: g-force
Answer:
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GEE4 Down: "8. Nurse's tote"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: kit out
Answer:
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KIT5 Down: "50. Bass player"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: W____R
Answer:
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WOOFER6 Down: "65. Bass or base"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'W'
- Another word like this: scurvy
Answer:
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LOW7 Down: "48. Strongly criticize, with "at""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: H____T
Answer:
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HITOUT8 Down: "64. Hold close"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'G'
- Another word like this: bosom
Answer:
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HUG9 Down: "9. Essayist who wrote "Not many sounds in life, and I include all urban and all rural sounds, exceed in interest a knock at the door""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E__A
Answer:
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ELIA10 Down: "11. Supporters of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A____S
Answer:
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ALLIESHow to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster
Here are the best tips from expert solvers:
Step-by-Step Strategy
- Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
- Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
- Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
- Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
- Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.
Letter Tips That Really Help
- The letter E is the most common in English
- Words ending in S are often plurals
- If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
- Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated
Time Goals to Aim For
| Your Time | Skill Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 seconds | Expert | You know the puzzle patterns very well! |
| 30-60 seconds | Advanced | Great job! You solve quickly. |
| 1-2 minutes | Good | You're doing well. Keep practicing! |
| Over 2 minutes | Learning | You'll get faster with practice. |
Puzzle Numbers and Facts
| Total Clues: | 20 clues to solve |
| Grid Size: | 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down |
| Total Squares: | 25 squares to fill |
| Average Time: | Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
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.
