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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Thursday August 08, 2024 NYT Crossword Answers

Thursday August 08, 2024 - NYT Crossword Clues Answers

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is one of the most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today's puzzle

Thursday August 08, 2024 NYT Crossword Answers

Break down the NYT Crosswords: August 08, 2024

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

Across Clues and Answers:

1. Catherine ___, last wife of King Henry VIII - Show Answer

PARR

(4 letters)

Synonyms: parr, Catherine_Parr, Parr

5. Basic level of a popular ridesharing app - Show Answer

UBERX

(5 letters)

10. Part of a routine - Show Answer

JOKE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: jest, laugh, put-on, gag, antic, prank, joke, caper, trick, jape, jocularity

14. Orchestra tuner - Show Answer

OBOE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: hautbois, oboe, hautboy

15. "You can't make me!" - Show Answer

NEVER

(5 letters)

Synonyms: never, ne'er
Antonyms: ever

16. Dry - Show Answer

ARID

(4 letters)

Synonyms: desiccate, desiccated, arid, waterless

17. Mixed drink with an alliterative name - Show Answer

SCOTCHANDSODA

(13 letters)

19. Fuse by heat - Show Answer

WELD

(4 letters)

Synonyms: dyer's_mignonette, Reseda_luteola, weld, Theodore_Dwight_Weld, dyer's_rocket, Weld

20. Bad weather forecast, informally - Show Answer

TSTORMS

(7 letters)

21. Preceder of the Three Kingdoms in Chinese history - Show Answer

HANDYNASTY

(10 letters)

23. Slightest idea - Show Answer

CLUE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: hint, cue, clew, clue

24. "The Lucy-___ Comedy Hour" (classic TV release) - Show Answer

DESI

(4 letters)

25. Tons - Show Answer

SCADS

(5 letters)

Synonyms: loads, scads, gobs, dozens, stacks, tons, rafts, scad, scores, heaps, piles, oodles, lots, lashings, slews, wads

27. Kind of school - Show Answer

MED

(3 letters)

Synonyms: Master_of_Education, MEd

28. Sudden inspirations? - Show Answer

GASPS

(5 letters)

Synonyms: pant, gasp, heave, puff

33. He asked Bud "Who's on first?" - Show Answer

LOU

(3 letters)

34. Cry of terrier? - Show Answer

ARF

(3 letters)

35. Response to an anticlimactic reveal - Show Answer

OHTHAT

(6 letters)

36. "It's not as simple as it sounds" - Show Answer

EASIERSAIDTHANDONE

(18 letters)

40. Forever, poetically - Show Answer

ETERNE

(6 letters)

41. A carved one hangs in the chamber of the Massachusetts House of Representatives - Show Answer

COD

(3 letters)

Synonyms: put_one_across, bait, pod, collect, ride, cash_on_delivery, dupe, put_one_over, gull, take_in, befool, rally, twit, cod, COD, rag, C.O.D., fool, seedcase, put_on, tantalise, codfish, tantalize, tease, slang, razz, taunt

42. Itty-bitty - Show Answer

WEE

(3 letters)

Synonyms: pee, pee-pee, weensy, teentsy, itsy-bitsy, teensy-weensy, bitty, puddle, itty-bitty, urinate, take_a_leak, pass_water, spend_a_penny, bittie, micturate, weeny, teensy, piddle, make, wee, relieve_oneself, teeny-weeny, teeny, make_water, wee-wee, piss

43. Galileo, by birth - Show Answer

PISAN

(5 letters)

44. Name spelled out in "The Alphabet Song" - Show Answer

STU

(3 letters)

45. Immune system agent - Show Answer

TCELL

(5 letters)

47. Golden rule preposition - Show Answer

UNTO

(4 letters)

49. Arctic food fish - Show Answer

CHAR

(4 letters)

Synonyms: coal, sear, cleaning_woman, charwoman, cleaning_lady, blacken, char, scorch, charr, woman

50. Ornate lighting fixture - Show Answer

CHANDELIER

(10 letters)

Synonyms: pendant, chandelier, pendent

54. Sours - Show Answer

GOESBAD

(7 letters)

57. Setting for the FIFA World Cups of 2002 and 2022 - Show Answer

ASIA

(4 letters)

Synonyms: Asia

58. Part of a clock depicted four times in this puzzle? - Show Answer

MINUTEHAND

(10 letters)

60. Darkness - Show Answer

MURK

(4 letters)

Synonyms: murk, fogginess, fog, murkiness

61. It happens - Show Answer

EVENT

(5 letters)

Synonyms: effect, issue, event, upshot, consequence, outcome, result, case

62. Jazz singer Jones - Show Answer

ETTA

(4 letters)

63. Weapon that shares an etymology with "spade" and "spatula" - Show Answer

EPEE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: epee

64. Company with a purple heart in its logo - Show Answer

AETNA

(5 letters)

65. Ricotta ingredient - Show Answer

WHEY

(4 letters)

Synonyms: milk_whey, whey

Down Clues and Answers:

1. Thread component - Show Answer

POST

(4 letters)

Synonyms: carry, situation, stake, spot, Emily_Post, position, place, postal_service, post, office, C._W._Post, brand, station, Wiley_Post, put_up, billet, send, mail_service, Post, Charles_William_Post, Emily_Price_Post, military_post, mail, berth

2. Fundamentals - Show Answer

ABCS

(4 letters)

Synonyms: first_principle, ABCs, rudiment, ABC's, alphabet, first_rudiment, ABC

3. Fundamental issues - Show Answer

ROOTCAUSES

(10 letters)

4. Like old chestnuts - Show Answer

RETOLD

(6 letters)

Synonyms: retell, repeat, restate, ingeminate, recite, fictionalise, reiterate, iterate, fictionalize

5. "Let go, you brute!" - Show Answer

UNHANDME

(8 letters)

6. Porgy's partner - Show Answer

BESS

(4 letters)

Synonyms: make_up, be, comprise, follow, constitute, equal, live, beryllium, glucinium, represent, embody, personify, atomic_number_4, cost, exist, Be
Antonyms: differ

7. ___ Morales, former president of Bolivia - Show Answer

EVO

(3 letters)

8. Bad way to get caught - Show Answer

REDHANDED

(9 letters)

9. Revealing images - Show Answer

XRAYS

(5 letters)

10. First nonhuman species encountered in the "Star Wars" franchise - Show Answer

JAWA

(4 letters)

11. Valuable deposits - Show Answer

ORES

(4 letters)

Synonyms: ore

12. Bagpiper's garb - Show Answer

KILT

(4 letters)

Synonyms: kilt

13. Circular current - Show Answer

EDDY

(4 letters)

Synonyms: whirlpool, Eddy, purl, swirl, eddy, twist, Mary_Baker_Eddy, Mary_Morse_Baker_Eddy, whirl

18. French vineyards - Show Answer

CRUS

(4 letters)

Synonyms: crus

22. Ill-advised time for an ocean swim - Show Answer

NIGHT

(5 letters)

Synonyms: dark, nighttime, night, Nox, Night
Antonyms: day

24. Actual - Show Answer

DEFACTO

(7 letters)

25. "Don't give up on your dreams. ___ longer" (quip) - Show Answer

SLEEP

(5 letters)

Synonyms: log_Z's, slumber, eternal_sleep, rest, kip, quietus, nap, eternal_rest, sopor, sleep, catch_some_Z's
Antonyms: wake

26. Raccoon relative - Show Answer

COATI

(5 letters)

Synonyms: Nasua_narica, coon_cat, coati-mondi, coati, coati-mundi

27. ___ Butterworth's - Show Answer

MRS

(3 letters)

Synonyms: Mr., Mrs, Mrs., Mister, Mr

29. Within reach - Show Answer

ATHAND

(6 letters)

30. Hybrid fixture with a tub and nozzle - Show Answer

SHOWERBATH

(10 letters)

31. Group of experts - Show Answer

PANEL

(5 letters)

Synonyms: impanel, control_panel, dialog_box, board, venire, control_board, empanel, panel, jury, gore, instrument_panel

32. What many tins are made of, despite their name - Show Answer

STEEL

(5 letters)

Synonyms: sword, brand, steel, blade, nerve

34. Equal - Show Answer

ARE

(3 letters)

Synonyms: make_up, are, be, comprise, follow, constitute, equal, live, represent, embody, personify, cost, exist, ar
Antonyms: differ

35. Like most primes - Show Answer

ODD

(3 letters)

Synonyms: odd, remaining, curious, rummy, unexpended, uneven, unmated, peculiar, unpaired, leftover, left_over, left, funny, queer, rum, unmatched, singular
Antonyms: even

37. ___ Aldridge, early Black American playwright - Show Answer

IRA

(3 letters)

Synonyms: ira, Provisional_IRA, Irish_Republican_Army, IRA, individual_retirement_account, wrath, anger, Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army, Provos, ire

38. The blahs - Show Answer

ENNUI

(5 letters)

Synonyms: tedium, boredom, ennui

39. The vowels not seen in "bad debt," ironically - Show Answer

IOU

(3 letters)

Synonyms: IOU

44. Try hard - Show Answer

STRIVE

(6 letters)

Synonyms: endeavour, reach, endeavor, strive, strain

45. Proverbs pronoun - Show Answer

THEE

(4 letters)

46. Vegan cheese ingredient, often - Show Answer

CASHEW

(6 letters)

Synonyms: cashew, Anacardium_occidentale, cashew_nut, cashew_tree

48. Site of a Herculean labor - Show Answer

NEMEA

(5 letters)

Synonyms: Nemea

49. Terra ___ - Show Answer

COTTA

(5 letters)

50. Turned out - Show Answer

CAME

(4 letters)

Synonyms: get_along, hail, derive, number, descend, make_out, follow, fare, get, total, amount, come_in, add_up, occur, do, come_up, fall, come, arrive, issue_forth
Antonyms: leave, go

51. Robber's order - Show Answer

HANDSUP

(7 letters)

52. Where drinks are toasted with "Sláinte!" - Show Answer

EIRE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: Republic_of_Ireland, Ireland, Eire, Irish_Republic

53. The Dead Sea is one, technically - Show Answer

LAKE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: lake

54. Tim of "Project Runway" - Show Answer

GUNN

(4 letters)

55. Dealer's request - Show Answer

ANTE

(4 letters)

Synonyms: ante

56. Its 80-year anniversary was observed in June of 2024 - Show Answer

DDAY

(4 letters)

59. Zero preceder - Show Answer

NET

(3 letters)

Synonyms: profit, last, mesh, lucre, web, earnings, sack, meshing, sack_up, profits, clear, cyberspace, final, internet, nett, net_income, network, net, net_profit, meshwork
Antonyms: gross

Friday, July 10, 2026

Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini July 10, 2026 Solutions & Guide

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 July 10, 2026 - Daily Answers

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for July 10, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, July 10, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	July 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 {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

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.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	44. Semi segments
2 Across	43. Virginia Woolf's "___ Dalloway"
3 Across	18. Source of the Coneheads, in brief
4 Across	53. Mint
5 Across	40. Class act?
6 Across	29. Wills
7 Across	28. Nimble
8 Across	50. Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen
9 Across	37. Boost
10 Across	60. Just beat

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: "44. Semi segments"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

CABS

2 Across: "43. Virginia Woolf's "___ Dalloway""

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: Mrs.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MRS

3 Across: "18. Source of the Coneheads, in brief"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

SNL

4 Across: "53. Mint"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'W'
Another word like this: freshly

Answer:

Click to reveal

NEW

5 Across: "40. Class act?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: T__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEST

6 Across: "29. Wills"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORDAINS

7 Across: "28. Nimble"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: D__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEFT

8 Across: "50. Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen"

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

OLE

9 Across: "37. Boost"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ENHANCE

10 Across: "60. Just beat"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: E___D

Answer:

Click to reveal

EDGED

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	12. Relatives of sloths
2 Down	56. H.S.-level exam
3 Down	42. "___ Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" (viral video from 2005)
4 Down	22. Branzino, by another name
5 Down	7. "Enough!"
6 Down	5. Short Instagram video
7 Down	49. Coat material
8 Down	34. "___ Boot"
9 Down	2. In tandem
10 Down	46. Quite the

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "12. Relatives of sloths"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANTEATERS

2 Down: "56. H.S.-level exam"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

GED

3 Down: "42. "___ Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" (viral video from 2005)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

THEYRE

4 Down: "22. Branzino, by another name"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEABASS

5 Down: "7. "Enough!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: N____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOMORE

6 Down: "5. Short Instagram video"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: R__L

Answer:

Click to reveal

REEL

7 Down: "49. Coat material"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TWEED

8 Down: "34. "___ Boot""

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: hyrax

Answer:

Click to reveal

DAS

9 Down: "2. In tandem"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASONE

10 Down: "46. Quite the"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: S__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOME

How 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

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 3 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

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.

Friday, October 16, 2026

Trivia Week 3 October 16, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword October 16, 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 16, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, October 16, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 16, 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

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	23. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
2 Across	21. Former home of Mr. and Mrs. Met
3 Across	1. Word with strip or skirt
4 Across	19. "Hah!"
5 Across	34. High concept?
6 Across	39. Comic strip sound of impact
7 Across	40. Infant discomfort
8 Across	43. Predicated
9 Across	25. Spiller of tea
10 Across	49. Rocky openings?

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: "23. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff"

Hints:

First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'A'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: R___A
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RHODA

2 Across: "21. Former home of Mr. and Mrs. Met"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Starts with 'S', ends with 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHEA

3 Across: "1. Word with strip or skirt"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S___K
Count on 5 letters here.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'K'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

STEAK

4 Across: "19. "Hah!""

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: S_____E
Count on 7 letters here.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOTHERE

5 Across: "34. High concept?"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: C_______E
You're looking for 9 letters.
Starts with 'C', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CLOUDNINE

6 Across: "39. Comic strip sound of impact"

Hints:

Count on 5 letters here.
First letter's a 'K', last letter's a 'W'.
If that helps, the shape is: K___W

Answer:

Click to reveal

KAPOW

7 Across: "40. Infant discomfort"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: C___C
Close enough in meaning: griping.
Basically, acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).

Answer:

Click to reveal

COLIC

8 Across: "43. Predicated"

Hints:

'found' points in the same direction.
Starts with 'B', ends with 'D'.
Basically, use as a basis for; found on.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BASED

9 Across: "25. Spiller of tea"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'A'.
Blank it out and you get: Y___A
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YENTA

10 Across: "49. Rocky openings?"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
This one runs 3 letters long.
Starts with 'Y', ends with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YOS

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	5. Some emergency resources
2 Down	51. Outdoor item with flaps
3 Down	8. Done to death
4 Down	47. Art movement proclaimed in a 1916 manifesto
5 Down	24. One struggling to make ends meet
6 Down	30. "___ Share of Night" (acclaimed 2019 Mariana Enríquez book)
7 Down	9. Flow down the neck
8 Down	10. Past word
9 Down	37. Sparkly bits in a school art project
10 Down	26. Grant

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "5. Some emergency resources"

Hints:

Starts with 'K', ends with 'S'.
You could also think of it as "outfit."
If that helps, the shape is: K__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

KITS

2 Down: "51. Outdoor item with flaps"

Hints:

'encamp' points in the same direction.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TENT

3 Down: "8. Done to death"

Hints:

First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'D'.
'pall' points in the same direction.
Count on 5 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TIRED

4 Down: "47. Art movement proclaimed in a 1916 manifesto"

Hints:

This one runs 4 letters long.
Kicks off with 'D' and wraps up with 'A'.
You could also think of it as "papa."

Answer:

Click to reveal

DADA

5 Down: "24. One struggling to make ends meet"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'H' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 7 letters.
If that helps, the shape is: H_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

HAVENOT

6 Down: "30. "___ Share of Night" (acclaimed 2019 Mariana Enríquez book)"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Count on 3 letters here.
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OUR

7 Down: "9. Flow down the neck"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Blank it out and you get: M__E
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MANE

8 Down: "10. Past word"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
'agone' points in the same direction.
In plain terms: gone by; or in the past.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AGO

9 Down: "37. Sparkly bits in a school art project"

Hints:

Starts with 'G', ends with 'R'.
'shine' points in the same direction.
You're looking for 7 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

GLITTER

10 Down: "26. Grant"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'W'.
It's a 5-letter word.
Close enough in meaning: leave.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALLOW

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

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

Step-by-Step Strategy

Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

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:	52 seconds
Difficulty:	Easy

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When does the Trivia Week 3 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 3 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 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?

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

Friday, May 22, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword May 22, 2026 (Trivia Week 4) - Solutions

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini May 22, 2026

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for May 22, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, May 22, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	May 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 {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

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.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	61. Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves
2 Across	65. What some streakers are charged with?
3 Across	27. Mrs. Addams, to Mr. Addams
4 Across	30. Guimarães greeting
5 Across	57. More sizzle than steak
6 Across	42. Dealt with
7 Across	63. Bump on a lid
8 Across	41. Bit of marginalia
9 Across	47. Like the Millennium Problems of the Clay Mathematics Institute
10 Across	16. Sherwood, e.g.

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: "61. Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: F_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

FOOLSMATE

2 Across: "65. What some streakers are charged with?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TASERS

3 Across: "27. Mrs. Addams, to Mr. Addams"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: T__H

Answer:

Click to reveal

TISH

4 Across: "30. Guimarães greeting"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
Another word like this: olla

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLA

5 Across: "57. More sizzle than steak"

Helpful hints:

This word has 16 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A______________E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALLBARKANDNOBITE

6 Across: "42. Dealt with"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: S____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEENTO

7 Across: "63. Bump on a lid"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: S__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

STYE

8 Across: "41. Bit of marginalia"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOTE

9 Across: "47. Like the Millennium Problems of the Clay Mathematics Institute"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: U______D

Answer:

Click to reveal

UNSOLVED

10 Across: "16. Sherwood, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: O_______T

Answer:

Click to reveal

OAKFOREST

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	52. Stop the bleeding, say
2 Down	44. Catamounts
3 Down	7. Classical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu"
4 Down	48. Young's partner in accounting
5 Down	12. Highlight ___
6 Down	9. Calypso cousin
7 Down	19. Word with rock or medicine
8 Down	11. Zest
9 Down	50. Rich soil deposit
10 Down	26. Is

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "52. Stop the bleeding, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: C__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

CLOT

2 Down: "44. Catamounts"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PUMAS

3 Down: "7. Classical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu""

Helpful hints:

This word has 15 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: M_____________A

Answer:

Click to reveal

MOONLIGHTSONATA

4 Down: "48. Young's partner in accounting"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERNST

5 Down: "12. Highlight ___"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: R__L

Answer:

Click to reveal

REEL

6 Down: "9. Calypso cousin"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SKA

7 Down: "19. Word with rock or medicine"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: F__K

Answer:

Click to reveal

FOLK

8 Down: "11. Zest"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: B__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

BRIO

9 Down: "50. Rich soil deposit"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOESS

10 Down: "26. Is"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: M___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEANS

How 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

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:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 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 4?

No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Good Trivia Week 4 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 4?

Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini June 10, 2026 Solutions & Guide

Quick NYT Mini Crossword June 10, 2026 (Trivia Week 2) - Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for June 10, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	June 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 {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

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.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	45. Cousin of a flugelhorn
2 Across	50. Japan Airlines hub [1934, 1938, 1982, 2006]
3 Across	67. Seat of White Pine County, Nev.
4 Across	31. Little dust-up
5 Across	66. First name of TV's Mrs. Maisel
6 Across	58. Used one
7 Across	64. Vietnamese holiday
8 Across	18. Big dust-up [1998, 2018]
9 Across	47. Suffix with serpent
10 Across	42. "Born" in Haiti

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. Cousin of a flugelhorn"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: C____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

CORNET

2 Across: "50. Japan Airlines hub [1934, 1938, 1982, 2006]"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: N____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

NARITA

3 Across: "67. Seat of White Pine County, Nev."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ELY

4 Across: "31. Little dust-up"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: S__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPAT

5 Across: "66. First name of TV's Mrs. Maisel"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: M____M

Answer:

Click to reveal

MIRIAM

6 Across: "58. Used one"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: P__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

PAWN

7 Across: "64. Vietnamese holiday"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

TET

8 Across: "18. Big dust-up [1998, 2018]"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: A____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

AFFRAY

9 Across: "47. Suffix with serpent"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

INE

10 Across: "42. "Born" in Haiti"

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

NEE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	9. Wikipedia's logo, e.g.
2 Down	2. Balcony section
3 Down	15. Notes of appreciation, in online parlance
4 Down	32. Keep adding to a heap
5 Down	57. "Dread river of oath," per Homer
6 Down	26. Studio sign
7 Down	43. Thousands, in slang
8 Down	7. Global "club" with only eight members, each of which appears in circled letters with its country code
9 Down	53. Sandwich meat option
10 Down	51. Total count in an online shopping cart

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "9. Wikipedia's logo, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: J____W

Answer:

Click to reveal

JIGSAW

2 Down: "2. Balcony section"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOGE

3 Down: "15. Notes of appreciation, in online parlance"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

TYS

4 Down: "32. Keep adding to a heap"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: P____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

PILEON

5 Down: "57. "Dread river of oath," per Homer"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'X'
Word pattern: S__X

Answer:

Click to reveal

STYX

6 Down: "26. Studio sign"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: O___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONAIR

7 Down: "43. Thousands, in slang"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: G__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

GEES

8 Down: "7. Global "club" with only eight members, each of which appears in circled letters with its country code"

Helpful hints:

This word has 15 letters
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: W_____________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

WORLDCUPWINNERS

9 Down: "53. Sandwich meat option"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'M'
Another word like this: gammon

Answer:

Click to reveal

HAM

10 Down: "51. Total count in an online shopping cart"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: I___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ITEMS

How 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

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 3 seconds
Difficulty:	Easy

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.

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Across Clues and Answers:

Down Clues and Answers:

Friday, July 10, 2026

Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini July 10, 2026 Solutions & Guide

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "44. Semi segments"

2 Across: "43. Virginia Woolf's "___ Dalloway""

3 Across: "18. Source of the Coneheads, in brief"

4 Across: "53. Mint"

5 Across: "40. Class act?"

6 Across: "29. Wills"

7 Across: "28. Nimble"

8 Across: "50. Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen"

9 Across: "37. Boost"

10 Across: "60. Just beat"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "12. Relatives of sloths"

2 Down: "56. H.S.-level exam"

3 Down: "42. "___ Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" (viral video from 2005)"

4 Down: "22. Branzino, by another name"

5 Down: "7. "Enough!""

6 Down: "5. Short Instagram video"

7 Down: "49. Coat material"

8 Down: "34. "___ Boot""

9 Down: "2. In tandem"

10 Down: "46. Quite the"

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

Recent Crossword Solutions:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

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

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 2?

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 2?

Friday, October 16, 2026

Trivia Week 3 October 16, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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: "23. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff"

2 Across: "21. Former home of Mr. and Mrs. Met"

3 Across: "1. Word with strip or skirt"

4 Across: "19. "Hah!""

5 Across: "34. High concept?"

6 Across: "39. Comic strip sound of impact"

7 Across: "40. Infant discomfort"

8 Across: "43. Predicated"

9 Across: "25. Spiller of tea"

10 Across: "49. Rocky openings?"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "5. Some emergency resources"

2 Down: "51. Outdoor item with flaps"

3 Down: "8. Done to death"

4 Down: "47. Art movement proclaimed in a 1916 manifesto"

5 Down: "24. One struggling to make ends meet"

6 Down: "30. "___ Share of Night" (acclaimed 2019 Mariana Enríquez book)"

7 Down: "9. Flow down the neck"

8 Down: "10. Past word"

9 Down: "37. Sparkly bits in a school art project"

10 Down: "26. Grant"