XWordHint Crossword Complete Solution: June 06, 2025
Our expert breakdown helps you solve the June 06 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.
Across Clues and Answers (31)
Clue #1: 1. Novelist Patchett
Clue #2: 4. Adviser to an acting president?
Clue #3: 14. Mouthful for the foulmouthed
Clue #4: 16. Average guy
Clue #5: 17. One of two ingredients used to make chapati
Clue #6: 18. "You know your voices carry, right?!"
Clue #7: 19. Neutralize, so to speak
Clue #8: 20. Milestone for a baby
Clue #9: 21. Formally selects
Clue #10: 23. Dance specialty
Clue #11: 24. Keep from being touched, in a way
Clue #12: 25. Seek out
Clue #13: 29. Runaway hit
Clue #14: 30. Meme of the star of "John Wick" looking downcast
Clue #15: 31. Row crosser: Abbr.
Clue #16: 32. ___ Núñez de Balboa, Isthmus of Panama explorer
Clue #17: 34. Means of taking a trip
Clue #18: 35. Cultural draw of Shanghai's M50 district
Clue #19: 38. Prove otherwise
Clue #20: 40. Some Halloween mischief
Clue #21: 41. Not very animated
Clue #22: 43. Culture center?
Clue #23: 44. Point guard's crafty maneuver
Clue #24: 46. Flavor enhancer in many pho recipes
Clue #25: 51. "And ... done!"
Clue #26: 52. Split without warning
Clue #27: 53. One may be picked up in the gym
Clue #28: 54. Support when building bridges
Clue #29: 55. Litter pickup area?
Clue #30: 56. Overly warm welcome, maybe
Clue #31: 57. "You can count on me"
Antonyms: no
Across Clues and Answers (31)
Clue #1: 1. Adjective on taco truck menus
Clue #2: 2. "That's my absolute limit!"
Clue #3: 3. Big game medium
Clue #4: 4. Snow fence accumulations
Clue #5: 5. Perfect writing?
Clue #6: 6. New ___
Clue #7: 7. Tavern vessels
Clue #8: 8. Mountains of work ahead
Clue #9: 9. A model way to work?
Clue #10: 10. Dessert with a black-and-white filling
Clue #11: 11. Mostly closed
Clue #12: 12. Part of a hammock
Clue #13: 13. BP rival
Clue #14: 15. Fails to keep cool
Clue #15: 22. "Hmm ... hard pass"
Clue #16: 25. Source of a cephalopod's defensive ink
Clue #17: 26. Punch out, say
Clue #18: 27. Privileged figures, perhaps?
Clue #19: 28. Sass, informally
Clue #20: 29. Bucketful
Clue #21: 30. Sioux Falls-to-Sioux City dir.
Clue #22: 32. How many consent
Clue #23: 33. "Whichever one you want"
Clue #24: 36. Cupboard component
Clue #25: 37. Seafood cookout bowlful
Clue #26: 38. Charles Mingus specialty
Clue #27: 39. ___ Howard, Yankee who was the 1963 A.L. M.V.P.
Clue #28: 41. Propels, like a shuffleboard disk
Clue #29: 42. Lookout positions
Clue #30: 45. Cuts (down)
Clue #31: 46. 2003 and 2021 Super Bowl champs, informally
Clue #32: 47. Milky resource found in the outback
Clue #33: 48. Onetime iPod offering
Clue #34: 49. Be very funky
Clue #35: 50. Noted name in raga performance
Expert Solving Strategies
- Look for fill-in-the-blank clues first (they're often easiest)
- Watch for question marks indicating wordplay
- Check vowel patterns in partially solved words
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Across Clues with Answers:
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The clue is 1. Red in the face, say. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: ASHAMED
Possible Answer : ashamed
Possible Opposite Answer : unashamed
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The clue is 8. Bumped things. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: FISTS
Possible Answer : fist, clenched_fist
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The clue is 13. Baseball mascot with a fluffy green snout. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: PHANATIC
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The clue is 15. Home to Sun Valley. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: IDAHO
Possible Answer : Gem_State, ID, Idaho
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The clue is 16. Many Renaissance thinkers. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: POLYMATHS
Possible Answer : polymath
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The clue is 18. Woman in dire need?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: RENEE
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The clue is 19. "___ Sea Lice" (collaborative album by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile). Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: LOTTA
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The clue is 20. Peyton Manning, for much of his N.F.L. career. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: COLT
Possible Answer : colt, Colt
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The clue is 22. Sister label of Volt Records. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: STAX
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The clue is 23. Brand seen on Canadian highway signs. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ESSO
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The clue is 24. Interjection of interest. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: OHCOOL
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The clue is 26. Case worker: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ATT
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The clue is 27. Job that anyone could see themselves doing?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)
The answer: WINDOWWASHER
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The clue is 30. Temper. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: ANNEAL
Possible Answer : normalize, anneal, temper
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The clue is 31. Actress Weaving of 2022's "Babylon". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: SAMARA
Possible Answer : samara, key_fruit, key
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The clue is 32. Highly rated French vineyards. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: CRUS
Possible Answer : crus
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The clue is 33. Cry of delight. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: YAY
Possible Answer : Yay
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The clue is 35. Muscles used in rowing, for short. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: LATS
Possible Answer : lats, latissimus_dorsi, lat
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The clue is 36. Doesn't stick out. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: FITSIN
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The clue is 38. Comes to. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: TOTALS
Possible Answer : come, tote_up, aggregate, add_together, add, totality, add_up, sum, amount, total, tot_up, sum_up, summate, number, tot, tally
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The clue is 40. "No backing out now". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)
The answer: ITSADONEDEAL
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The clue is 42. It once ran the headline "Santa Dies on Xmas Trip": Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: NYT
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The clue is 43. Dentist's concern. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: ENAMEL
Possible Answer : enamel, tooth_enamel
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The clue is 44. Celeb with a #1 single and an acting Oscar. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: CHER
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The clue is 48. When repeated, college party chant. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: CHUG
Possible Answer : chug
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The clue is 50. What the ancient Romans called the "Cupid stone," considering it a symbol of love. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: OPAL
Possible Answer : opal
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The clue is 51. Aid in skyscraper construction. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: CRANE
Possible Answer : Hart_Crane, crane, Stephen_Crane, stretch_out, Harold_Hart_Crane, Crane, Grus
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The clue is 52. Seen enough. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: HADIT
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The clue is 54. Hard things to ignore, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: ELEPHANTS
Possible Answer : elephant
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The clue is 56. Musical character who sings "Just You Wait". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ELIZA
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The clue is 57. Where a rope ladder might lead. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: TREEFORT
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The clue is 58. M.I.T. school. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SLOAN
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The clue is 59. Apollo was conceived in them. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: SIXTIES
Possible Answer : mid-sixties, sixty, sixties, 60, LX, 1960s
Down Clues and Answers:
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The clue is 1. Gala, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: APPLE
Possible Answer: orchard_apple_tree, Malus_pumila, apple
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The clue is 2. Dismisses unceremoniously. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SHOOS
Possible Answer: shoo, shoo_away, shoo_off
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The clue is 3. Pulls up. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: HALTS
Possible Answer: hold, stem, stoppage, check, freeze, arrest, block, stop, halt, staunch, stanch, stay, hitch, kibosh
Possible Opposite Answer : start
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The clue is 4. Where the average American lives. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)
The answer: ANYTOWNUSA
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The clue is 5. Word with the same meaning in English, Swahili and Mandarin, among other languages. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: MAMA
Possible Answer: mommy, mummy, mama, momma, Mama, mom, mammy, mamma, mum, ma
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The clue is 6. Connections might hinge on it, for short. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ETA
Possible Answer: Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, ETA, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom, eta
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The clue is 7. Senior class tradition. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: DITCHDAY
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The clue is 8. Something trimmed after purchase. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: FIR
Possible Answer: true_fir, fir, fir_tree
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The clue is 9. 3/15, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: IDES
Possible Answer: ides
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The clue is 10. Accessories for some bell ringers. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: SANTAHATS
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The clue is 11. Trailer homes?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: THEATERS
Possible Answer: theater_of_operations, theatre, dramatics, field_of_operations, theatre_of_operations, field, dramaturgy, theater, dramatic_art, house
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The clue is 12. Trying way too hard, in modern lingo. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: SOEXTRA
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The clue is 14. Soda shop purchase. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)
The answer: CHOCOLATEMALT
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The clue is 17. Not busy. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: SLOW
Possible Answer: ho-hum, tedious, slack, slowly, obtuse, deadening, easy, tardily, slacken, wearisome, sluggish, boring, decelerate, dumb, slow, dense, retard, behind, slow_down, slow_up, irksome, dull, dim, tiresome
Possible Opposite Answer : fast, quickly, accelerate
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The clue is 21. Pulls with a water-skiing boat, say. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: TOWS
Possible Answer: towage, tow
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The clue is 24. 50/50. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ONE
Possible Answer: i, unmatchable, ane, 1, unitary, peerless, single, unity, matchless, ace, unrivaled, nonpareil, one, unrivalled, I, one_and_only, unmatched
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The clue is 25. Yellow Teletubby. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: LAALAA
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The clue is 28. Acting as a spy, maybe. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: INSIDE
Possible Answer: at_bottom, indoors, interior, inwardly, in_spite_of_appearance, at_heart, deep_down, privileged, inside, within, inner
Possible Opposite Answer : outside, outwardly, outdoors
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The clue is 29. Kind of boat affected by a wind advisory. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)
The answer: SMALLCRAFT
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The clue is 30. Setting for a sitting. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: ARTSTUDIO
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The clue is 32. Administrative center. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: CITYHALL
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The clue is 34. Some long-distance callers. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: YODELERS
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The clue is 36. "To Kill a Mockingbird" family. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: FINCHES
Possible Answer: finch
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The clue is 37. Bad idea. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: NONO
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The clue is 39. Business card abbr.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TEL
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The clue is 41. Cat's "handle" for her kitten. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: NAPE
Possible Answer: nape, scruff, nucha
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The clue is 45. Capital city on the Red River. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: HANOI
Possible Answer: Hanoi, capital_of_Vietnam
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The clue is 46. ___-deux. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ENTRE
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The clue is 47. They can be whole, half or quarter. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: RESTS
Possible Answer: catch_one's_breath, remain, repose, remainder, breathe, rest, residuum, ease, eternal_rest, stay, roost, residue, relaxation, pillow, rest_period, respite, eternal_sleep, residual, balance, reside, perch, quietus, sleep, lie, relief, take_a_breather
Possible Opposite Answer : be_active, change
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The clue is 49. City near Memphis. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: GIZA
Possible Answer: Giza, Gizeh, El_Giza
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The clue is 51. Puppy chow ingredient. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: CHEX
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The clue is 53. Salon offering. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TAN
Possible Answer: tan, suntan, tangent, sunburn, burn, bronze, topaz
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The clue is 55. Canadian province: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: PEI
Possible Answer: Ieoh_Ming_Pei, Pei, I._M._Pei
Friday, May 1, 2026
Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword May 01, 2026 Answers
NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 May 01, 2026 - Solved
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | May 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.
| 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.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 51. Eliminates entirely |
| 2 Across | 54. Scruff : cat :: ___ : human |
| 3 Across | 57. ENE and WSW |
| 4 Across | 29. Rests on one's laurels |
| 5 Across | 35. Like some romantic resorts |
| 6 Across | 24. Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter |
| 7 Across | 30. Storybook, say |
| 8 Across | 45. Word with thou |
| 9 Across | 19. Talks and talks |
| 10 Across | 25. "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___ |
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: "51. Eliminates entirely"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E________S
Answer:
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ERADICATES2 Across: "54. Scruff : cat :: ___ : human"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N__E
Answer:
Click to reveal
NAPE3 Across: "57. ENE and WSW"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D__S
Answer:
Click to reveal
DIRS4 Across: "29. Rests on one's laurels"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C____S
Answer:
Click to reveal
COASTS5 Across: "35. Like some romantic resorts"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C_________Y
Answer:
Click to reveal
COUPLESONLY6 Across: "24. Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter"
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
TET7 Across: "30. Storybook, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M_________E
Answer:
Click to reveal
MAKEBELIEVE8 Across: "45. Word with thou"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: prowess
Answer:
Click to reveal
ART9 Across: "19. Talks and talks"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: Y__S
Answer:
Click to reveal
YAPS10 Across: "25. "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: O___N
Answer:
Click to reveal
OLSENDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 9. Dough in tamales |
| 2 Down | 43. Swag |
| 3 Down | 3. "Crazy Rich Asians," for one |
| 4 Down | 6. Uncontroversial opinions |
| 5 Down | 44. U.N.C.'s athletic org. |
| 6 Down | 34. Impressive work |
| 7 Down | 21. "Tom ___" (classic folk song that became a #1 hit in 1958) |
| 8 Down | 28. Home of Swansea and Wrexham |
| 9 Down | 1. Bump's place, idiomatically |
| 10 Down | 50. "King Kong" studio |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
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- Across Clues NYT October 25 2025 Todays
- March 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "9. Dough in tamales"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M__A
Answer:
Click to reveal
MASA2 Down: "43. Swag"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: M___H
Answer:
Click to reveal
MERCH3 Down: "3. "Crazy Rich Asians," for one"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: R____M
Answer:
Click to reveal
ROMCOM4 Down: "6. Uncontroversial opinions"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C_______S
Answer:
Click to reveal
COLDTAKES5 Down: "44. U.N.C.'s athletic org."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
ACC6 Down: "34. Impressive work"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O__S
Answer:
Click to reveal
OPUS7 Down: "21. "Tom ___" (classic folk song that became a #1 hit in 1958)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: D____Y
Answer:
Click to reveal
DOOLEY8 Down: "28. Home of Swansea and Wrexham"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: W___S
Answer:
Click to reveal
WALES9 Down: "1. Bump's place, idiomatically"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: O____G
Answer:
Click to reveal
ONALOG10 Down: "50. "King Kong" studio"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
RKOHow to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster
Here are the best tips from expert solvers:
Step-by-Step Strategy
- Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
- Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
- Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
- Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
- Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.
Letter Tips That Really Help
- The letter E is the most common in English
- Words ending in S are often plurals
- If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
- Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated
Time Goals to Aim For
| Your Time | Skill Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 seconds | Expert | You know the puzzle patterns very well! |
| 30-60 seconds | Advanced | Great job! You solve quickly. |
| 1-2 minutes | Good | You're doing well. Keep practicing! |
| Over 2 minutes | Learning | You'll get faster with practice. |
Puzzle Numbers and Facts
| Total Clues: | 20 clues to solve |
| Grid Size: | 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down |
| Total Squares: | 25 squares to fill |
| Average Time: | Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 1
When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?
The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!
Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 1?
No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?
Good Trivia Week 1 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!
Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 1?
Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.