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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

No 27391, Tue Nov 05, 2024 NYT Evan Kalish

Across Clues :

1. Quoth, 5. Rae of "Barbie", 9. Precipitation unit, 13. "Therefore ...", 14. Parental punishment that might be circumvented with an iPad, 15. What a host might offer a first-time visitor, 16. Tarnishes, 17. Professional pitchers?, 19. Pulitzer-winning author James, 20. Nada, 21. Claws badly, 22. Hindu aphorisms, 24. They have issues, in brief, 25. Unsubscribe, with "out", 26. Franklin of Motown, 29. Creative spark, for short, 33. Cotton gin inventor Whitney, 34. What was founded as the Collegiate School in Killingworth, Connecticut, 36. Popular sushi options depicted four times in this puzzle, 40. Genre for BTS, 41. Like Triple Word Score squares in Scrabble, 42. Marina markers, 43. Milky Way shape, 45. Nail polish brand, 47. ___ contendere, 48. Prez #41, 52. Impressive note for a soprano, 54. Fallopian tube traveler, 55. Orangutans, e.g., 57. Oscar nominee for "Network", 59. Pose performed on a mat, 60. (base x height)/2, for a triangle, 61. Singer Chappell ___, 62. Crossed a kiddie pool, perhaps, 63. Forgo humility, 64. Nocturnal reef hunters, 65. Ruminate in frustration

Down Clues :

1. Makes out, to a Brit, 2. "Farewell!", 3. Speck in the sea, 4. Opposites of no-nos, 5. Demand, 6. Hand sanitizer alternative, 7. City with the Mississippi River-spanning Eads Bridge: Abbr., 8. Rosary prayer, 9. "That sounds fine, go ahead", 10. Number of carolers?, 11. Four in a quart, 12. Billing increments: Abbr., 13. Pretty ___ picture, 18. Herb used in stuffing, 20. What a shock!, 23. Part of the mouth known as the palate, 24. Neighbor of Niger and Senegal, 27. Ring light?, 28. One sharing a common cause, 29. "Gross!", 30. Lies down for a bit, 31. Pig food, 32. It puts the icing on the cake, 33. Terminus, 35. Part of a dollar sign, 37. Brushing, flossing, etc., 38. Move, informally, 39. Trio collected by a bases-clearing hit, for short, 44. Ludwig Mies van der ___ (noted midcentury architect), 45. Pregnancy docs, 46. Wrinkle-faced pooch, 49. Lays into, 50. Fashion designer Kate, 51. Extend, as a membership, 52. German Mr., 53. "Here's a better ___ …", 54. Citation shortener, 56. Downcast, 57. Apprehend, 58. Croc's tip, 59. "How adorable!" reactions

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 05, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

New York Times, Tuesday, November 5, 2024
New York Times, Tuesday, November 5, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Quoth. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAID

    Possible Answer : allege, sound_out, said, pronounce, suppose, read, enunciate, aforesaid, aforementioned, order, tell, state, say, enjoin, aver, enounce, articulate


  • The clue is 5. Rae of "Barbie". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISSA


  • The clue is 9. Precipitation unit. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INCH

    Possible Answer : edge, inch, in, column_inch


  • The clue is 13. "Therefore ...". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANDSO


  • The clue is 14. Parental punishment that might be circumvented with an iPad. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOTV


  • The clue is 15. What a host might offer a first-time visitor. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOUR

    Possible Answer : hitch, term_of_enlistment, go, spell, tour, enlistment, tour_of_duty, circuit, duty_tour, turn


  • The clue is 16. Tarnishes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOILS

    Possible Answer : territory, soil, grime, grease, dirty, grunge, bemire, dirt, stain, land, ground, begrime, filth, colly

    Possible Opposite Answer : clean


  • The clue is 17. Professional pitchers?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SALESREPS


  • The clue is 19. Pulitzer-winning author James. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGEE

    Possible Answer : James_Agee, Agee


  • The clue is 20. Nada. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZIP

    Possible Answer : cypher, speed, zilch, goose_egg, travel_rapidly, nil, aught, nada, nix, vigor, zip_up, energy, ZIP, postcode, postal_code, slide_fastener, cipher, hurry, vigour, null, zippo, naught, zip, ZIP_code, zipper, nothing, zero, zip_fastener

    Possible Opposite Answer : unzip


  • The clue is 21. Claws badly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAULS

    Possible Answer : mangle, maul, sledge, sledgehammer


  • The clue is 22. Hindu aphorisms. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SUTRAS

    Possible Answer : sutra


  • The clue is 24. They have issues, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAGS

    Possible Answer : magazine, mag


  • The clue is 25. Unsubscribe, with "out". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPT

    Possible Answer : opt, choose, prefer


  • The clue is 26. Franklin of Motown. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARETHA


  • The clue is 29. Creative spark, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INSPO


  • The clue is 33. Cotton gin inventor Whitney. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELI


  • The clue is 34. What was founded as the Collegiate School in Killingworth, Connecticut. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YALE

    Possible Answer : Yale_University, Yale, Elihu_Yale


  • The clue is 36. Popular sushi options depicted four times in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: CALIFORNIAROLLS


  • The clue is 40. Genre for BTS. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KPOP


  • The clue is 41. Like Triple Word Score squares in Scrabble. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RED

    Possible Answer : Bolshevik, cherry-red, bolshie, loss, red-faced, red, Red, cerise, reddened, ruby, cherry, scarlet, Marxist, redness, bolshy, reddish, blood-red, ruddy, ruby-red, Red_River, flushed, violent, crimson, red_ink, carmine

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain


  • The clue is 42. Marina markers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BUOYS

    Possible Answer : buoy, buoy_up


  • The clue is 43. Milky Way shape. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPIRAL

    Possible Answer : whorled, turbinate, helical, whorl, gyrate, coiling, coil, helix, spiral, corkscrew, volute, spiraling, voluted


  • The clue is 45. Nail polish brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPI


  • The clue is 47. ___ contendere. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOLO


  • The clue is 48. Prez #41. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BUSHSR


  • The clue is 52. Impressive note for a soprano. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HIGHC


  • The clue is 54. Fallopian tube traveler. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EGG

    Possible Answer : ballock, testis, testicle, bollock, orchis, eggs, nut, ball, egg


  • The clue is 55. Orangutans, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APES

    Possible Answer : caricature, emulator, imitator, ape, copycat, anthropoid, aper


  • The clue is 57. Oscar nominee for "Network". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEDBEATTY


  • The clue is 59. Pose performed on a mat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASANA

    Possible Answer : asana


  • The clue is 60. (base x height)/2, for a triangle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AREA

    Possible Answer : surface_area, domain, arena, expanse, sphere, region, area, country, orbit, field


  • The clue is 61. Singer Chappell ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROAN

    Possible Answer : roan


  • The clue is 62. Crossed a kiddie pool, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WADED

    Possible Answer : bundle, pack, jam, ram, jampack, cram, chock_up, compact, wade, wad


  • The clue is 63. Forgo humility. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BRAG

    Possible Answer : tout, brag, crow, vaporing, boast, shoot_a_line, gas, blow, boss, gasconade, swash, bragging, crowing, line-shooting, vaunt, bluster


  • The clue is 64. Nocturnal reef hunters. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EELS

    Possible Answer : eel


  • The clue is 65. Ruminate in frustration. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STEW

    Possible Answer : lather, grudge, sweat, fret, swither, grizzle, stew, brood


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Makes out, to a Brit. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNOGS

    Possible Answer: osculate, snog, buss, kiss

  • The clue is 2. "Farewell!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADIEU

    Possible Answer: sayonara, auf_wiedersehen, goodby, so_long, good-by, bye, arrivederci, au_revoir, goodbye, good_day, adieu, cheerio, good-bye, bye-bye, adios

  • The clue is 3. Speck in the sea. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISLET

    Possible Answer: islet, isle

  • The clue is 4. Opposites of no-nos. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOS

    Possible Answer: DoS, DOS, behave, arrange, doh, United_States_Department_of_State, make, practice, coiffure, State_Department, make_out, do, Doctor_of_Osteopathy, answer, coif, ut, set, perform, exercise, come, Department_of_State, disk_operating_system, execute, practise, DO, brawl, cause, fare, suffice, get_along, manage, bash, act, State, coiffe, dress, serve

    Possible Opposite Answer : unmake

  • The clue is 5. Demand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INSIST

    Possible Answer: assert, insist, take_a_firm_stand, importune

  • The clue is 6. Hand sanitizer alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOAP

    Possible Answer: soap, scoop, easy_lay, lather, Georgia_home_boy, max, grievous_bodily_harm, liquid_ecstasy, goop

  • The clue is 7. City with the Mississippi River-spanning Eads Bridge: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STL

  • The clue is 8. Rosary prayer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AVEMARIA

  • The clue is 9. "That sounds fine, go ahead". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITRUSTYOU

  • The clue is 10. Number of carolers?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOEL

    Possible Answer: Christmastime, Yule, Noel, Yuletide, Christmas, Christmastide

  • The clue is 11. Four in a quart. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CUPS

    Possible Answer: cup, transfuse, loving_cup, cupful

  • The clue is 12. Billing increments: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HRS

    Possible Answer: hr, hour, 60_minutes

  • The clue is 13. Pretty ___ picture. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASA

  • The clue is 18. Herb used in stuffing. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAGE

    Possible Answer: sage, salvia, sage-green

  • The clue is 20. What a shock!. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZAP

    Possible Answer: nuke, vaporize, atomize, micro-cook, microwave, zap, atomise

  • The clue is 23. Part of the mouth known as the palate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROOF

    Possible Answer: roof, ceiling, cap

  • The clue is 24. Neighbor of Niger and Senegal. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MALI

    Possible Answer: French_Sudan, Mali, Republic_of_Mali

  • The clue is 27. Ring light?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALO

    Possible Answer: doughnut, gloriole, nimbus, annulus, glory, aureole, ring, anchor_ring, halo, aura

  • The clue is 28. One sharing a common cause. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLY

    Possible Answer: ally, friend

    Possible Opposite Answer : foe

  • The clue is 29. "Gross!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICK

  • The clue is 30. Lies down for a bit. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAPS

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

  • The clue is 31. Pig food. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOP

    Possible Answer: splosh, slops, mire, splatter, pigwash, squish, glop, swill, slop, splash, spill, squelch, slosh, treacle, pigswill, mush

  • The clue is 32. It puts the icing on the cake. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIPINGBAG

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

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

    The answer: END

    Possible Answer: goal, close, death, finish, terminal, remainder, remnant, closing, conclusion, stop, end, terminate, ending, cease, final_stage, last, oddment, destruction

    Possible Opposite Answer : begin, beginning

  • The clue is 35. Part of a dollar sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESS

    Possible Answer: einsteinium, E, atomic_number_99, Es

  • The clue is 37. Brushing, flossing, etc.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORALCARE

  • The clue is 38. Move, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RELO

  • The clue is 39. Trio collected by a bases-clearing hit, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RBIS

    Possible Answer: rbi, run_batted_in

  • The clue is 44. Ludwig Mies van der ___ (noted midcentury architect). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROHE

  • The clue is 45. Pregnancy docs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OBGYNS

  • The clue is 46. Wrinkle-faced pooch. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PUG

    Possible Answer: pug, pug-dog

  • The clue is 49. Lays into. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HASAT

  • The clue is 50. Fashion designer Kate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPADE

    Possible Answer: nigger, coon, nigra, jigaboo, spade, nigga

  • The clue is 51. Extend, as a membership. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RENEW

    Possible Answer: reincarnate, regenerate, renew

  • The clue is 52. German Mr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HERR

    Possible Answer: Herr

  • The clue is 53. "Here's a better ___ …". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDEA

    Possible Answer: theme, approximation, thought, melodic_theme, musical_theme, estimation, idea, estimate, mind

  • The clue is 54. Citation shortener. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETAL

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

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

    The answer: SAD

    Possible Answer: deplorable, lamentable, pitiful, sorry, sad, distressing

    Possible Opposite Answer : glad

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

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

    The answer: NAB

    Possible Answer: arrest, collar, cop, nab, pick_up, apprehend, nail

  • The clue is 58. Croc's tip. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOE

    Possible Answer: toe, toenail

  • The clue is 59. "How adorable!" reactions. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AWS

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini December 19, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

NYT Mini December 19, 2025: Fast Answers, Strategic Hints & Speed-Solving Guide

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 December 19, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, December 19, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 19, 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. Boomer playing in a band
2 Across 62. High-fat diet, informally
3 Across 37. L.G.B.T.Q.+ rights activist Windsor
4 Across 16. Climbed without ropes
5 Across 35. Silver of the Silver Bulletin
6 Across 19. Old money, for short?
7 Across 40. Go viral
8 Across 33. Mr. Right, e.g.
9 Across 32. Trusted one, typically
10 Across 48. Golden ratio symbol

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. Boomer playing in a band"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: B______M

Answer:

Click to reveal BASSDRUM

2 Across: "62. High-fat diet, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal KETO

3 Across: "37. L.G.B.T.Q.+ rights activist Windsor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EDIE

4 Across: "16. Climbed without ropes"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: F________D

Answer:

Click to reveal FREESOLOED

5 Across: "35. Silver of the Silver Bulletin"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NATE

6 Across: "19. Old money, for short?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IRA

7 Across: "40. Go viral"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TREND

8 Across: "33. Mr. Right, e.g."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IDEALMATE

9 Across: "32. Trusted one, typically"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ELDER

10 Across: "48. Golden ratio symbol"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PHI

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 5. Results of some remarriages
2 Down 1. Annual mystery award
3 Down 24. Bad place to be while gambling
4 Down 47. Pressure source
5 Down 43. Parts of submarines also known as fairwaters
6 Down 49. Source of motivation, informally
7 Down 32. Wrap up by
8 Down 26. Hit below the belt, in a way
9 Down 55. Grp. with geologists and biologists
10 Down 11. Fair ___ (concept in copyright law)

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "5. Results of some remarriages"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BLENDEDFAMILIES

2 Down: "1. Annual mystery award"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EDGAR

3 Down: "24. Bad place to be while gambling"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 11 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I_________E

Answer:

Click to reveal INADEEPHOLE

4 Down: "47. Pressure source"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PEER

5 Down: "43. Parts of submarines also known as fairwaters"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F__S

Answer:

Click to reveal FINS

6 Down: "49. Source of motivation, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal INSPO

7 Down: "32. Wrap up by"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ENDAT

8 Down: "26. Hit below the belt, in a way"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal KNEED

9 Down: "55. Grp. with geologists and biologists"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EPA

10 Down: "11. Fair ___ (concept in copyright law)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'E'
  • Another word like this: expend

Answer:

Click to reveal USE

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 45 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

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Recent Crossword Solutions:

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: December 19, 2025 at 04:09 AM

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Trivia Week 2 Manual for NYT Mini January 12, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 January 12, 2026 - Solved

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 January 12, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, January 12, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date January 12, 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.

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 45. Substance that's a homophone and anagram of 51-Across
2 Across 28. E.M.T. process often administered to the beat of "Stayin' Alive"
3 Across 72. Conceal for the time being, as information
4 Across 17. Concluding part of a song
5 Across 68. Lock of hair
6 Across 11. Place to store a lawn mower
7 Across 21. "Halt!"
8 Across 43. Comic/TV host O'Brien
9 Across 44. Man's name that's a citrus fruit spelled backward
10 Across 6. Bird's dramatic dive

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: "45. Substance that's a homophone and anagram of 51-Across"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ORE

2 Across: "28. E.M.T. process often administered to the beat of "Stayin' Alive""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CPR

3 Across: "72. Conceal for the time being, as information"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SITON

4 Across: "17. Concluding part of a song"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CODA

5 Across: "68. Lock of hair"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TRESS

6 Across: "11. Place to store a lawn mower"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S__D

Answer:

Click to reveal SHED

7 Across: "21. "Halt!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S__P

Answer:

Click to reveal STOP

8 Across: "43. Comic/TV host O'Brien"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CONAN

9 Across: "44. Man's name that's a citrus fruit spelled backward"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EMIL

10 Across: "6. Bird's dramatic dive"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SWOOP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 20. Move, to a Realtor
2 Down 32. Scottish negative
3 Down 49. Most sagacious
4 Down 54. New ___, capital of India
5 Down 37. Where meats and cheeses are often displayed
6 Down 12. Georgetown athlete
7 Down 62. Canadian gas brand
8 Down 46. Source of motivation, in modern lingo
9 Down 30. Toy cube inventor Erno
10 Down 4. You might let these "fall where they may"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "20. Move, to a Realtor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RELO

2 Down: "32. Scottish negative"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NAE

3 Down: "49. Most sagacious"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: W____T

Answer:

Click to reveal WISEST

4 Down: "54. New ___, capital of India"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DELHI

5 Down: "37. Where meats and cheeses are often displayed"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DELICASES

6 Down: "12. Georgetown athlete"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal HOYA

7 Down: "62. Canadian gas brand"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ESSO

8 Down: "46. Source of motivation, in modern lingo"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal INSPO

9 Down: "30. Toy cube inventor Erno"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RUBIK

10 Down: "4. You might let these "fall where they may""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CHIPS

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: Easy

More Puzzle Help

If you like the NYT Mini, you might enjoy these other puzzles too:

Recent Crossword Solutions:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?

No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?

Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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: January 12, 2026 at 04:36 AM

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