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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Trivia Week 1 March 01, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 1 March 01, 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 March 01, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, March 01, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	March 01, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week {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	48. Imaging procedures that measure metabolism
2 Across	72. Spawn
3 Across	105. Eerie and then some
4 Across	1. Supply for Hershey
5 Across	74. Crestfallen
6 Across	94. Member of la familia
7 Across	56. Cougar
8 Across	20. Piece of junk?
9 Across	111. Polynesian party
10 Across	113. Sam who co-starred in "Jurassic Park"

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: "48. Imaging procedures that measure metabolism"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: P______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

PETSCANS

2 Across: "72. Spawn"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: B___T

Answer:

Click to reveal

BEGET

3 Across: "105. Eerie and then some"

Helpful hints:

This word has 12 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: B__________G

Answer:

Click to reveal

BONECHILLING

4 Across: "1. Supply for Hershey"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: C___A

Answer:

Click to reveal

COCOA

5 Across: "74. Crestfallen"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAD

6 Across: "94. Member of la familia"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TIA

7 Across: "56. Cougar"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: P__A

Answer:

Click to reveal

PUMA

8 Across: "20. Piece of junk?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: S_______L

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPAMEMAIL

9 Across: "111. Polynesian party"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: L__U

Answer:

Click to reveal

LUAU

10 Across: "113. Sam who co-starred in "Jurassic Park""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: N___L

Answer:

Click to reveal

NEILL

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	61. [Mayday! Mayday!]
2 Down	73. GPS guesses, for short
3 Down	14. "Micro" or "macro" class
4 Down	4. Unable to be heard, in a Zoom call
5 Down	106. Division of Warner Bros. Discovery
6 Down	95. Special ___
7 Down	119. Texter's "Not sure"
8 Down	36. Curve together, as one's hands
9 Down	84. In the middle of a tussle
10 Down	31. Sanskrit word for "sitting posture"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "61. [Mayday! Mayday!]"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A___T

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALERT

2 Down: "73. GPS guesses, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETAS

3 Down: "14. "Micro" or "macro" class"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ECON

4 Down: "4. Unable to be heard, in a Zoom call"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONMUTE

5 Down: "106. Division of Warner Bros. Discovery"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

CNN

6 Down: "95. Special ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPS

7 Down: "119. Texter's "Not sure""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IDK

8 Down: "36. Curve together, as one's hands"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
Another word like this: cupful

Answer:

Click to reveal

CUP

9 Down: "84. In the middle of a tussle"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATIT

10 Down: "31. Sanskrit word for "sitting posture""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASANA

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 58 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?

The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 1?

No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?

Good Trivia Week 1 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 1?

Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 March 28, 2026 - Solved

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword March 28, 2026 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 March 28, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, March 28, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	March 28, 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	43. Let use for a stretch
2 Across	34. Period ending in dezembro
3 Across	41. Start of a Christmas carol in Latin
4 Across	28. Like some humor that's more likely to elicit a chuckle than a guffaw
5 Across	49. One side in the first international soccer match (1872): Abbr.
6 Across	19. Young in old Hollywood
7 Across	44. Settings for some docs
8 Across	25. [It's gone!]
9 Across	22. Common sight at an airport drop-off, in brief
10 Across	40. They're typically around two feet

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: "43. Let use for a stretch"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: L__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEND

2 Across: "34. Period ending in dezembro"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANO

3 Across: "41. Start of a Christmas carol in Latin"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADESTE

4 Across: "28. Like some humor that's more likely to elicit a chuckle than a guffaw"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: D___L

Answer:

Click to reveal

DROLL

5 Across: "49. One side in the first international soccer match (1872): Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ENG

6 Across: "19. Young in old Hollywood"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: L_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

LORETTA

7 Across: "44. Settings for some docs"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERS

8 Across: "25. [It's gone!]"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'F'
Word pattern: P__F

Answer:

Click to reveal

POOF

9 Across: "22. Common sight at an airport drop-off, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PDA

10 Across: "40. They're typically around two feet"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHOES

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	8. Short addition above or below a musical staff
2 Down	33. Actor who played priests in "The Mission" (1986) and "Silence" (2016)
3 Down	13. Opposite of a bargain price
4 Down	16. Advertising handouts
5 Down	10. Disaccustom
6 Down	9. Targets of some kisses
7 Down	54. Dominican poet Pedro ___
8 Down	20. Program for those trying to reduce screen time, familiarly?
9 Down	51. Exercise groups
10 Down	1. Where locks are set

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "8. Short addition above or below a musical staff"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: L________E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEDGERLINE

2 Down: "33. Actor who played priests in "The Mission" (1986) and "Silence" (2016)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NEESON

3 Down: "13. Opposite of a bargain price"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: T_______R

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOPDOLLAR

4 Down: "16. Advertising handouts"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAFLETS

5 Down: "10. Disaccustom"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: W__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

WEAN

6 Down: "9. Targets of some kisses"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

OWIES

7 Down: "54. Dominican poet Pedro ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

MIR

8 Down: "20. Program for those trying to reduce screen time, familiarly?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TSAPRE

9 Down: "51. Exercise groups"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SETS

10 Down: "1. Where locks are set"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SCALP

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 52 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

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.

Sunday, March 8, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 March 08, 2026 - Solved

Quick NYT Mini Crossword March 08, 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 March 08, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, March 08, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	March 08, 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	78. Feel bad
2 Across	62. Fuss
3 Across	18. Sculpted
4 Across	130. Casino worker
5 Across	122. Big name in sparkling water
6 Across	77. Member of the fam
7 Across	133. Highly embellished
8 Across	25. Giveaway
9 Across	111. Formal notes
10 Across	110. Loo

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: "78. Feel bad"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AIL

2 Across: "62. Fuss"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADO

3 Across: "18. Sculpted"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: S____D

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHAPED

4 Across: "130. Casino worker"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: D____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEALER

5 Across: "122. Big name in sparkling water"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: P_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

PERRIER

6 Across: "77. Member of the fam"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SIS

7 Across: "133. Highly embellished"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORNATE

8 Across: "25. Giveaway"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TELL

9 Across: "111. Formal notes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: M_______A

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEMORANDA

10 Across: "110. Loo"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'V'
Another word like this: privy

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAV

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	11. Seabird
2 Down	65. Silent film star Talmadge
3 Down	38. Sci-fi franchise that takes place in "the Grid"
4 Down	1. Poke fish, often
5 Down	126. Tennis call
6 Down	7. Inquire
7 Down	125. In the manner of
8 Down	101. Equips again, as a ship
9 Down	60. ___ Spice, Grammy-nominated rapper
10 Down	4. Feeling of distress

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "11. Seabird"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TERN

2 Down: "65. Silent film star Talmadge"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: N___A

Answer:

Click to reveal

NORMA

3 Down: "38. Sci-fi franchise that takes place in "the Grid""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRON

4 Down: "1. Poke fish, often"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AHI

5 Down: "126. Tennis call"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
Another word like this: permit

Answer:

Click to reveal

LET

6 Down: "7. Inquire"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASK

7 Down: "125. In the manner of"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALA

8 Down: "101. Equips again, as a ship"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: R____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

RERIGS

9 Down: "60. ___ Spice, Grammy-nominated rapper"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Another word like this: trash

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICE

10 Down: "4. Feeling of distress"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AGITA

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 52 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.

Friday, March 6, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 March 06, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Trivia Week 1 March 06, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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 March 06, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, March 06, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	March 06, 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	30. Seeing someone wealthier, say
2 Across	29. Heroic tale of romance
3 Across	18. Snaps
4 Across	32. Worker involved in firings?
5 Across	35. You can't cut through it
6 Across	37. Fictional subjects of 13 movies between 2000 and 2020
7 Across	16. Choler
8 Across	43. "Uh-huh!"
9 Across	15. Drone's image
10 Across	12. After-afterthought, for short

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: "30. Seeing someone wealthier, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: D______P

Answer:

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DATINGUP

2 Across: "29. Heroic tale of romance"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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GEST

3 Across: "18. Snaps"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'X'
Another word like this: pyx

Answer:

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PIX

4 Across: "32. Worker involved in firings?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: P____R

Answer:

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POTTER

5 Across: "35. You can't cut through it"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: C______C

Answer:

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CULDESAC

6 Across: "37. Fictional subjects of 13 movies between 2000 and 2020"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'X' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: X__N

Answer:

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XMEN

7 Across: "16. Choler"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Another word like this: anger

Answer:

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IRE

8 Across: "43. "Uh-huh!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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YEP

9 Across: "15. Drone's image"

Helpful hints:

This word has 11 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A_________O

Answer:

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AERIALPHOTO

10 Across: "12. After-afterthought, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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PPS

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Unscripted, for short?
2 Down	8. Hit the ground loudly
3 Down	27. Trifling bit
4 Down	48. Longtime soccer manager ___-Göran Eriksson
5 Down	52. Pas ___ (somewhere else: Fr.)
6 Down	47. Little mistake
7 Down	13. Publisher's order
8 Down	2. Get set to drive
9 Down	6. Emits a stream of hot air
10 Down	36. Feature of Alfalfa's hair in "The Little Rascals"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "10. Unscripted, for short?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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OTC

2 Down: "8. Hit the ground loudly"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: T_____D

Answer:

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THUDDED

3 Down: "27. Trifling bit"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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DAB

4 Down: "48. Longtime soccer manager ___-Göran Eriksson"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: S__N

Answer:

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SVEN

5 Down: "52. Pas ___ (somewhere else: Fr.)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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ICI

6 Down: "47. Little mistake"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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SLIP

7 Down: "13. Publisher's order"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: P______N

Answer:

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PRINTRUN

8 Down: "2. Get set to drive"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: T___P

Answer:

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TEEUP

9 Down: "6. Emits a stream of hot air"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: B_______S

Answer:

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BLOVIATES

10 Down: "36. Feature of Alfalfa's hair in "The Little Rascals""

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: C_____K

Answer:

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COWLICK

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 58 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?

The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 1?

No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?

Good Trivia Week 1 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 1?

Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Trivia Week 1 March 01, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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: "48. Imaging procedures that measure metabolism"

2 Across: "72. Spawn"

3 Across: "105. Eerie and then some"

4 Across: "1. Supply for Hershey"

5 Across: "74. Crestfallen"

6 Across: "94. Member of la familia"

7 Across: "56. Cougar"

8 Across: "20. Piece of junk?"

9 Across: "111. Polynesian party"

10 Across: "113. Sam who co-starred in "Jurassic Park""

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "61. [Mayday! Mayday!]"

2 Down: "73. GPS guesses, for short"

3 Down: "14. "Micro" or "macro" class"

4 Down: "4. Unable to be heard, in a Zoom call"

5 Down: "106. Division of Warner Bros. Discovery"

6 Down: "95. Special ___"

7 Down: "119. Texter's "Not sure""

8 Down: "36. Curve together, as one's hands"

9 Down: "84. In the middle of a tussle"

10 Down: "31. Sanskrit word for "sitting posture""

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 March 28, 2026 - Solved

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: "43. Let use for a stretch"

2 Across: "34. Period ending in dezembro"

3 Across: "41. Start of a Christmas carol in Latin"

4 Across: "28. Like some humor that's more likely to elicit a chuckle than a guffaw"

5 Across: "49. One side in the first international soccer match (1872): Abbr."

6 Across: "19. Young in old Hollywood"

7 Across: "44. Settings for some docs"

8 Across: "25. [It's gone!]"

9 Across: "22. Common sight at an airport drop-off, in brief"

10 Across: "40. They're typically around two feet"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "8. Short addition above or below a musical staff"

2 Down: "33. Actor who played priests in "The Mission" (1986) and "Silence" (2016)"

3 Down: "13. Opposite of a bargain price"

4 Down: "16. Advertising handouts"

5 Down: "10. Disaccustom"

6 Down: "9. Targets of some kisses"

7 Down: "54. Dominican poet Pedro ___"

8 Down: "20. Program for those trying to reduce screen time, familiarly?"

9 Down: "51. Exercise groups"

10 Down: "1. Where locks are set"

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