Trivia Week 4 April 24, 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!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 24, 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.
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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 | 32. Approach surreptitiously |
| 2 Across | 21. Concern for a seamstress |
| 3 Across | 26. Green spots |
| 4 Across | 27. Game with a board numbered from 1 to 20 |
| 5 Across | 25. Rocker Brian |
| 6 Across | 46. ?!?!?! |
| 7 Across | 45. Children's author Kinney |
| 8 Across | 54. Takes to the next level |
| 9 Across | 31. "The best cheese of its type in the world," per George Orwell |
| 10 Across | 38. One who's generous to a fault, say |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- August 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 20 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- Thursdays NYT Across Nov 20 Full
1 Across: "32. Approach surreptitiously"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: S_____P
Answer:
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SNEAKUP2 Across: "21. Concern for a seamstress"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: primed
Answer:
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FIT3 Across: "26. Green spots"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O___S
Answer:
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OASES4 Across: "27. Game with a board numbered from 1 to 20"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D___S
Answer:
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DARTS5 Across: "25. Rocker Brian"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ENO6 Across: "46. ?!?!?!"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'F'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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WTF7 Across: "45. Children's author Kinney"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: J__F
Answer:
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JEFF8 Across: "54. Takes to the next level"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E______S
Answer:
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ELEVATES9 Across: "31. "The best cheese of its type in the world," per George Orwell"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: S_____N
Answer:
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STILTON10 Across: "38. One who's generous to a fault, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: D___R
Answer:
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DOTERDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 6. Murderer of Osiris, in myth |
| 2 Down | 3. Tubes that go down? |
| 3 Down | 44. Finish up with |
| 4 Down | 33. Surname of a Tolstoy heroine |
| 5 Down | 30. Coalesce |
| 6 Down | 4. The first of these was Terrible |
| 7 Down | 9. Recovers |
| 8 Down | 27. Attire |
| 9 Down | 29. From time past |
| 10 Down | 2. "Perish the thought!" |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- May 07 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 31 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "6. Murderer of Osiris, in myth"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: congeal
Answer:
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SET2 Down: "3. Tubes that go down?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: R______I
Answer:
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RIGATONI3 Down: "44. Finish up with"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E___T
Answer:
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ENDAT4 Down: "33. Surname of a Tolstoy heroine"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: K______A
Answer:
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KARENINA5 Down: "30. Coalesce"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: U___Y
Answer:
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UNIFY6 Down: "4. The first of these was Terrible"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T___S
Answer:
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TSARS7 Down: "9. Recovers"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: H___S
Answer:
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HEALS8 Down: "27. Attire"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D___S
Answer:
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DRESS9 Down: "29. From time past"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: O___N
Answer:
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OLDEN10 Down: "2. "Perish the thought!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I______T
Answer:
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IHOPENOTHow 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 52 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
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.
