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Friday, August 15, 2025

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only | August 15 Horizontal Answers

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only - Friday, August 15, 2025

Published: August 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Today's Across-Only Focus

Complete analysis of all 33 ACROSS clues from today's New York Times crossword puzzle. This across-only format helps solvers focus exclusively on horizontal entries, perfect for those who prefer to tackle one direction at a time.

Across Clues Statistics

**Statistical Overview - Across Entries Only**
Metric	Value	Details
Total Across Clues	33	All horizontal entries
Total Letters (Across)	191	Combined letter count
Average Word Length	5.8	Letters per answer
Shortest Answer	3 letters	Minimum length
Longest Answer	15 letters	Maximum length
Unique Letters Used	23	Distinct letters in across

Letter Frequency Analysis - Across Answers Only

Top 15 Most Frequent Letters in Today's Across Answers

E	25	13.09%
S	21	10.99%
A	17	8.9%
O	15	7.85%
T	14	7.33%
I	9	4.71%
N	9	4.71%
C	8	4.19%
D	8	4.19%
H	8	4.19%
L	8	4.19%
P	8	4.19%
R	8	4.19%
B	7	3.66%
M	7	3.66%

Difficulty Distribution of Across Clues

Difficulty Level	Count	Percentage
Easy	4	12.1%
Medium	20	60.6%
Hard	4	12.1%
Expert	5	15.2%

Complete List of Across Clues - All 33 Entries

**Today's Across Clues with Comprehensive Hints**
#	Clue	Length	Category	Hints & Tips	Answer
1A	1. Like the culture depicted in Safiya Sinclair's best-selling memoir "How to Say Babylon"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: R___A (First: R, Last: A) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: Rastafarian	Show Answer RASTA
2A	6. English translation of the Dutch "klompen"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: C___S (First: C, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: choke off, clog up	Show Answer CLOGS
3A	11. Robotic error message	14	Long Phrase	Pattern: D____________E (First: D, Last: E) Contains 6 vowels and 8 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer DOESNOTCOMPUTE
4A	15. Sooner rather than later	15	Long Phrase	Pattern: I_____________E (First: I, Last: E) Contains 7 vowels and 8 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer INTHENEARFUTURE
5A	17. Preps for a photo shoot, say	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: S____S (First: S, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 5 consonants Related words: mode, flair	Show Answer STYLES
6A	18. Rest areas	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: S__S (First: S, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: health spa, resort hotel	Show Answer SPAS
7A	19. Engage in pugilism	3	Short Word	Pattern: B_X (First: B, Last: X) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: boxful, corner	Show Answer BOX
8A	20. Rock alternative	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: P___R (First: P, Last: R) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: newspaper, composition	Show Answer PAPER
9A	21. X, as in Mexico	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: B__O (First: B, Last: O) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants	Show Answer BESO
10A	22. In	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: C__C (First: C, Last: C) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: stylishness, smartness	Show Answer CHIC
11A	23. Touching event?	4	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: E__E (First: E, Last: E) Contains 3 vowels and 1 consonants Meaning: a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade...	Show Answer EPEE
12A	24. Forecast	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: B__E (First: B, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: prognosticate, portend	Show Answer BODE
13A	25. Some like it hot	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: S___E (First: S, Last: E) Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants Meaning: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food...	Show Answer SAUCE
14A	26. Didn't follow	3	Short Word	Pattern: L_D (First: L, Last: D) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: go, pass	Show Answer LED
15A	27. Itsy-bitsy	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: M__I (First: M, Last: I) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: miniskirt	Show Answer MINI
16A	28. Like one part of the SAT	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: V____L (First: V, Last: L) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Opposite of: numerical	Show Answer VERBAL
17A	29. Typical yearbook photos	9	Entertainment	Pattern: H_______S (First: H, Last: S) Contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants Related words: headshot	Show Answer HEADSHOTS
18A	31. Sisal and others	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: F____S (First: F, Last: S) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: roughage, fibre	Show Answer FIBERS
19A	34. It can add up	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: M__H (First: M, Last: H) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: maths, mathematics	Show Answer MATH
20A	35. A real piece of work	3	Short Word	Pattern: J_B (First: J, Last: B) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: farm out, business	Show Answer JOB
21A	38. That feeling "when the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: A___E (First: A, Last: E) Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants	Show Answer AMORE
22A	39. Word before piece and after peace	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: T__E (First: T, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: clock time, clock	Show Answer TIME
23A	40. Glazier's replacement	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: P__E (First: P, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: superman, pane of glass	Show Answer PANE
24A	41. Some sky lights, in brief	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: U__S (First: U, Last: S) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: UFO, unidentified flying object	Show Answer UFOS
25A	42. Person with fire power	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: B__S (First: B, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: Bos, foreman	Show Answer BOSS
26A	43. Miso soup base	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: D___I (First: D, Last: I) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer DASHI
27A	44. Director's cry	3	Short Word	Pattern: C_T (First: C, Last: T) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: trim, cutting off	Show Answer CUT
28A	45. One of four suits in a tarot deck	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: C__S (First: C, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: loving cup, cup	Show Answer CUPS
29A	46. Source of schadenfreude?	6	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: G____N (First: G, Last: N) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: High German, German language	Show Answer GERMAN
30A	47. "Let me handle this"	15	Long Phrase	Pattern: I_____________G (First: I, Last: G) Contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer ILLDOTHETALKING
31A	50. Small businesses that generally don't require permits	14	Long Phrase	Pattern: L____________S (First: L, Last: S) Contains 5 vowels and 9 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer LEMONADESTANDS
32A	51. Sensitive subject?	5	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: G___T (First: G, Last: T) Contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants	Show Answer GSPOT
33A	52. Figure on the $10,000 bill, the largest U.S. note ever in public circulation	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: C___E (First: C, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: give chase, furrow	Show Answer CHASE

Category Analysis of Across Clues

**Clue Categories Distribution**
Category	Count	Percentage	Examples
General Knowledge	21	63.6%	RASTA (5), CLOGS (5)
Long Phrase	4	12.1%	DOESNOTCOMPUTE (14), INTHENEARFUTURE (15)
Short Word	4	12.1%	BOX (3), LED (3)
Wordplay/Pun	3	9.1%	EPEE (4), GERMAN (6)
Entertainment	1	3.0%	HEADSHOTS (9)

Across-Only Solving Strategy

Why Focus on Across Clues First?

Reading Direction: Natural left-to-right reading makes across clues more intuitive
Pattern Recognition: Horizontal words are easier to visualize and recognize
Common Phrases: Many across entries are familiar phrases or compound words
Fill Strategy: Completing across entries provides multiple crossing letters for down clues
Theme Entries: Long theme answers are typically placed across

Recommended Solving Order

Step 1: Scan all across clues for obvious answers (fill-in-blanks, short words)
Step 2: Fill in 3-4 letter words - they're usually common crossword entries
Step 3: Look for themed or related answers that might connect
Step 4: Use first/last letter hints to narrow down possibilities
Step 5: Work on longer answers using crossing letters from completed short answers

Letter Frequency Insights

Based on today's across answers, focus on words containing the most frequent letters. This can help you make educated guesses when you're stuck.

Common NYT Crossword Across Words

These frequently appear in across positions:

Length	Common Words
3 Letters	ERA, ORE, ATE, ETA, ALE, AGE, ARE, ACE, APE, ART
4 Letters	AREA, ARIA, ANTE, ELSE, ERIE, IDEA, ORAL, OVER, ALOE, ASAP
5 Letters	ARENA, ALONE, ASIDE, EMAIL, ENTER, ERROR, ERASE, OPERA, OCEAN, ATONE
6 Letters	ARISES, ERASES, EASTER, ESTATE, EASIER, ORACLE, AERATE, STEREO
7+ Letters	ATLARGE, ONEARMED, ALIENATE, REARENDS, REHEARSE, SEPARATE

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.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 September 10, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Answers September 10, 2026 - Trivia Week 2 Special

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 September 10, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 10, 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 2 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

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	10. Shell in the water
2 Across	23. More apt to cut in line, say
3 Across	15. Who's that woman in Paris?
4 Across	16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis
5 Across	33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation
6 Across	32. Targets for hawks
7 Across	31. Cleared of dust, say
8 Across	51. Grou_ of _or_oises?
9 Across	38. Horror director Aster
10 Across	60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name

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: "10. Shell in the water"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: H__L
Kicks off with 'H' and wraps up with 'L'.
In plain terms: dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HULL

2 Across: "23. More apt to cut in line, say"

Hints:

'pushful' points in the same direction.
Count on 7 letters here.
If that helps, the shape is: P_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

PUSHIER

3 Across: "15. Who's that woman in Paris?"

Hints:

This one runs 4 letters long.
If that helps, the shape is: E__E
Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ELLE

4 Across: "16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESAU

5 Across: "33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

POE

6 Across: "32. Targets for hawks"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: shiner.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICE

7 Across: "31. Cleared of dust, say"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'T'.
You're looking for 5 letters.
'span' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SWEPT

8 Across: "51. Grou_ of _or_oises?"

Hints:

This one runs 10 letters long.
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PEASINAPOD

9 Across: "38. Horror director Aster"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'I'.
Count on 3 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARI

10 Across: "60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name"

Hints:

You're looking for 4 letters.
Pattern-wise it looks like: O__Y
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'Y'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLAY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	36. Pitching staff?
2 Down	11. Min_sc_le q_antity?
3 Down	12. Reposed
4 Down	9. Go clunk
5 Down	4. Despair
6 Down	3. Something you might search for in vein?
7 Down	53. Completely savage
8 Down	24. Incautious
9 Down	47. Say again
10 Down	1. Winter coat?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "36. Pitching staff?"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'Y'.
This one runs 8 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADAGENCY

2 Down: "11. Min_sc_le q_antity?"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'U' and wraps up with 'H'.
It's a 11-letter word.
Blank it out and you get: U_________H

Answer:

Click to reveal

USEINAPINCH

3 Down: "12. Reposed"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'N'.
Close enough in meaning: lie.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAIN

4 Down: "9. Go clunk"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: K______R
Kicks off with 'K' and wraps up with 'R'.
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

KEELOVER

5 Down: "4. Despair"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'E'.
This one runs 8 letters long.
If that helps, the shape is: L______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOSEHOPE

6 Down: "3. Something you might search for in vein?"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORE

7 Down: "53. Completely savage"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
Basically, cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel.
First letter's a 'P', last letter's a 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PAN

8 Down: "24. Incautious"

Hints:

Starts with 'U', ends with 'Y'.
This one runs 6 letters long.
Blank it out and you get: U____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

UNWARY

9 Down: "47. Say again"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'O'.
It's a 4-letter word.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ECHO

10 Down: "1. Winter coat?"

Hints:

In plain terms: water frozen in the solid state.
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here's what tends to work if you solve these regularly:

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 2

When does the Trivia Week 2 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 2 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 2 free to play?

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

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 2?

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

Does Trivia Week 2 get harder as the week goes on?

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

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Friday, August 15, 2025

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only | August 15 Horizontal Answers

Today's Across-Only Focus

Across Clues Statistics

Letter Frequency Analysis - Across Answers Only

Difficulty Distribution of Across Clues

Complete List of Across Clues - All 33 Entries

Category Analysis of Across Clues

Across-Only Solving Strategy

Why Focus on Across Clues First?

Recommended Solving Order

Letter Frequency Insights

Common NYT Crossword Across Words

Friday, September 4, 2026

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

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 1 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: "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"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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"

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

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Is Trivia Week 1 free to play?

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

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

Thursday, September 10, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 September 10, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 2 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: "10. Shell in the water"

2 Across: "23. More apt to cut in line, say"

3 Across: "15. Who's that woman in Paris?"

4 Across: "16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis"

5 Across: "33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation"

6 Across: "32. Targets for hawks"

7 Across: "31. Cleared of dust, say"

8 Across: "51. Grou_ of _or_oises?"

9 Across: "38. Horror director Aster"

10 Across: "60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "36. Pitching staff?"

2 Down: "11. Min_sc_le q_antity?"

3 Down: "12. Reposed"

4 Down: "9. Go *clunk*"

4 Down: "9. Go clunk"