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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Tuesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 16, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Today's NYT Mini Crossword September 16, 2025 - Complete Solutions with Smart Hints | 5-Minute Solve

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 September 16, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 16, 2025
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 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	17. *High-status American Express offering
2 Across	63. Train conductor's cry … or a hint to each word in the answers to the starred clues
3 Across	14. Pub pintful
4 Across	61. Shade akin to cream
5 Across	38. Miss Havisham's ward in "Great Expectations"
6 Across	35. Office paper fastener
7 Across	43. Japanese soup flavoring
8 Across	68. Hwy.
9 Across	59. Monk's hood
10 Across	23. Barbie's boyfriend

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: "17. *High-status American Express offering"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: B_______D

Answer:

Click to reveal

BLACKCARD

2 Across: "63. Train conductor's cry … or a hint to each word in the answers to the starred clues"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: A_______D

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALLABOARD

3 Across: "14. Pub pintful"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALE

4 Across: "61. Shade akin to cream"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: B___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

BEIGE

5 Across: "38. Miss Havisham's ward in "Great Expectations""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESTELLA

6 Across: "35. Office paper fastener"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: C__P

Answer:

Click to reveal

CLIP

7 Across: "43. Japanese soup flavoring"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: M__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

MISO

8 Across: "68. Hwy."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

RTE

9 Across: "59. Monk's hood"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: C__L

Answer:

Click to reveal

COWL

10 Across: "23. Barbie's boyfriend"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

KEN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	2. Bold poker bet
2 Down	7. Premature
3 Down	52. "Se ___ español"
4 Down	36. ___ favor
5 Down	60. Ride from an airport, maybe
6 Down	49. Owl's question?
7 Down	64. Place to park
8 Down	62. Republicans, for short
9 Down	40. Behind
10 Down	55. Chicago airport

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "2. Bold poker bet"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALLIN

2 Down: "7. Premature"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: E___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

EARLY

3 Down: "52. "Se ___ español""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

HABLA

4 Down: "36. ___ favor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

POR

5 Down: "60. Ride from an airport, maybe"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: U__R

Answer:

Click to reveal

UBER

6 Down: "49. Owl's question?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

WHO

7 Down: "64. Place to park"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOT

8 Down: "62. Republicans, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

GOP

9 Down: "40. Behind"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LATE

10 Down: "55. Chicago airport"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

OHARE

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:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the 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?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword January 19, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - Solutions

Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini January 19, 2026 Solutions & Guide

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 January 19, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, January 19, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	January 19, 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	5. Old-fashioned butter maker
2 Across	15. In on, as a trend
3 Across	16. Big coffee containers
4 Across	21. :), ;), :D and others
5 Across	69. "I wish I could ___ that!"
6 Across	66. Capital of Arkansas ... or a description of 17-, 29- and 50-Across?
7 Across	20. In progress
8 Across	72. Things shifted on a bicycle or in a car
9 Across	68. In ___ land (daydreaming)
10 Across	36. X minus III, in old Rome

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: "5. Old-fashioned butter maker"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: C___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

CHURN

2 Across: "15. In on, as a trend"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: H___O

Answer:

Click to reveal

HIPTO

3 Across: "16. Big coffee containers"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

URNS

4 Across: "21. :), ;), :D and others"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SMILEYS

5 Across: "69. "I wish I could ___ that!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: U___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

UNSEE

6 Across: "66. Capital of Arkansas ... or a description of 17-, 29- and 50-Across?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: L________K

Answer:

Click to reveal

LITTLEROCK

7 Across: "20. In progress"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: O_____G

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONGOING

8 Across: "72. Things shifted on a bicycle or in a car"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

GEARS

9 Across: "68. In ___ land (daydreaming)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: L__A

Answer:

Click to reveal

LALA

10 Across: "36. X minus III, in old Rome"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

VII

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Counterpart of quantity
2 Down	63. Surveyor's measure
3 Down	52. Pete who directed "Up," "Inside Out" and "Soul"
4 Down	4. Auditions
5 Down	59. Dark leafy green
6 Down	47. Finale
7 Down	64. Gave a thumbs-up
8 Down	51. Jewel
9 Down	26. Biblical spy for Moses
10 Down	60. Fork prong

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "10. Counterpart of quantity"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: Q_____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

QUALITY

2 Down: "63. Surveyor's measure"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACRE

3 Down: "52. Pete who directed "Up," "Inside Out" and "Soul""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

DOCTER

4 Down: "4. Auditions"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRYOUTS

5 Down: "59. Dark leafy green"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: K__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

KALE

6 Down: "47. Finale"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

END

7 Down: "64. Gave a thumbs-up"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: O__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

OKED

8 Down: "51. Jewel"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

GEM

9 Down: "26. Biblical spy for Moses"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'B'
Word pattern: C___B

Answer:

Click to reveal

CALEB

10 Down: "60. Fork prong"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TINE

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:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 3?

No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?

Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

No. 27,385 Wed Oct 30, 2024 NYT Crossword by Josh M. Kaufmann

Across Clues :

1. Wrap on a roll, 6. Like flushed cheeks, 10. Actor Stonestreet of "Modern Family", 14. "Throw me ___!", 15. Foxtrot preceder, 16. Prefix with space, 17. With 59-Across, instructions for the sets of circled letters, 20. Head liner?, 21. The "lava" in a lava lamp, 22. Member of Tarzan's tribe, 23. Kristen of "Palm Royale", 25. Calculator symbol on a MacBook, e.g., 28. Li'l ___, 30. Popular music genre from Nigeria, 32. Symbols of electrical resistance, 33. "The People's Princess", 34. Connect, 36. Contractor's assessment: Abbr., 37. Overly lenient, 40. ___ in Charlie, 42. Carbon compound, 43. Certain Disney princess-inspired Halloween costumes, 47. Oft-repeated saying, 49. Naught, nil, nada, 51. Belittle, 52. City at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, 53. Crack jokes, 54. "Any given Sunday" org., 55. Start of some art movement names, 57. Bud, 59. See 17-Across, 65. Thereabouts, 66. What lives in a hole in the wall?, 67. Hurdles for some bio majors, 68. Takes home, 69. Common connections, 70. Gave false romantic hope

Wed Oct 30, 2024 NYT Crossword

Down Clues :

1. Sentimental sort, 2. Father of, in Arabic, 3. 401(k) alternative, 4. 29-Down and others, 5. Classic soda brand, 6. Dream stage, 7. Spooky mo., 8. Presented, 9. Mat class?, 10. Dig in, 11. Puts back on a wall, 12. Words that might follow "This is not a drill", 13. Tubes used in sediment sample collecting, 18. Lake with a spooky-sounding name, 19. Checkup, 23. Hunk of gum, 24. "___ were a rich man ...", 26. Louisiana Acadian, 27. Study of the ear, 29. Ghoulish character who appears after someone follows the instructions at 17- and 59-Across, 31. Moratorium, 32. Lone index finger, symbolically, 35. Home with a dome, 38. Agcy. that carries out the Controlled Substances Act, 39. Original console for the Super Mario games, for short, 40. Cost of a ride, say, 41. Data cruncher, 44. Appear angry, 45. Garland, Barr, Sessions, etc., for short, 46. Army rank: Abbr., 47. Rock singer Shirley, 48. Pay to stay, 50. Fairy tale opener, 52. Lindsay with a cameo in 2024's "Mean Girls", 56. 11,000+-foot peak in southern Italy, 58. Web programmer's code, 60. Apple devices run on it, 61. Cleanse (of), 62. Chicago trains, 63. W.W. II arena, 64. "Last four digits" fig.

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 30, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Wrap on a roll. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SARAN

Possible Answer : saran

The clue is 6. Like flushed cheeks. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ROSY

Possible Answer : rose-cheeked, rosy-cheeked, blushful, rose-colored, rosy, fortunate, flushed

The clue is 10. Actor Stonestreet of "Modern Family". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ERIC

The clue is 14. "Throw me ___!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ABONE

The clue is 15. Foxtrot preceder. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ECHO

Possible Answer : Echo, reverberation, replication, repeat, ring, resound, echo, recall, reverberate, sound_reflection

The clue is 16. Prefix with space. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: AERO

The clue is 17. With 59-Across, instructions for the sets of circled letters. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

The answer: PUTTHEMTOGETHER

The clue is 20. Head liner?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HAIR

Possible Answer : fuzz, hair, tomentum, hairsbreadth, pilus, whisker, haircloth, hair's-breadth

The clue is 21. The "lava" in a lava lamp. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: WAX

Possible Answer : wax, climb, mount, full, rise
Possible Opposite Answer : wane

The clue is 22. Member of Tarzan's tribe. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: APE

Possible Answer : anthropoid, caricature, aper, copycat, ape, imitator, emulator

The clue is 23. Kristen of "Palm Royale". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: WIIG

The clue is 25. Calculator symbol on a MacBook, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ICON

Possible Answer : picture, icon, ikon, image

The clue is 28. Li'l ___. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ABNER

The clue is 30. Popular music genre from Nigeria. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: AFROBEAT

The clue is 32. Symbols of electrical resistance. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: OMEGAS

Possible Answer : Z, omega

The clue is 33. "The People's Princess". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: DIANA

Possible Answer : Lady_Diana_Frances_Spencer, Diana, Princess_of_Wales, Princess_Diana

The clue is 34. Connect. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: JOIN

Possible Answer : joint, sum, bring_together, conjoin, get_together, connect, union, junction, articulation, link_up, fall_in, unite, link, juncture, join
Possible Opposite Answer : disjoin

The clue is 36. Contractor's assessment: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: EST

Possible Answer : Eastern_Standard_Time, EST, Eastern_Time

The clue is 37. Overly lenient. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

The answer: INDULGENT

Possible Answer : lenient, indulgent, soft
Possible Opposite Answer : nonindulgent

The clue is 40. ___ in Charlie. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: CAS

Possible Answer : Calif., California, atomic_number_20, CA, Golden_State, calcium, Ca

The clue is 42. Carbon compound. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ENOL

Possible Answer : enol

The clue is 43. Certain Disney princess-inspired Halloween costumes. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ELSAS

The clue is 47. Oft-repeated saying. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: MANTRA

Possible Answer : mantra

The clue is 49. Naught, nil, nada. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: GOOSEEGG

The clue is 51. Belittle. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ABASE

Possible Answer : mortify, humiliate, chagrin, abase, humble

The clue is 52. City at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: LYON

Possible Answer : Lyons, Lyon

The clue is 53. Crack jokes. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: JEST

Possible Answer : jape, laugh, joke, jocularity, gag, jest

The clue is 54. "Any given Sunday" org.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: NFL

The clue is 55. Start of some art movement names. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: NEO

Possible Answer : neo

The clue is 57. Bud. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: CHUM

Possible Answer : pal, chum_salmon, sidekick, Oncorhynchus_keta, chum, buddy, crony, brother

The clue is 59. See 17-Across. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

The answer: SAYITTHREETIMES

The clue is 65. Thereabouts. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ORSO

The clue is 66. What lives in a hole in the wall?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NAIL

Possible Answer : pass_with_flying_colors, smash, nab, collar, boom, breeze_through, ace, pick_up, apprehend, peg, pinpoint, nail, arrest, complete, nail_down, cop, blast, sail_through, sweep_through

The clue is 67. Hurdles for some bio majors. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: MCATS

The clue is 68. Takes home. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NETS

Possible Answer : sack, lucre, meshing, clear, cyberspace, profit, nett, meshwork, net, earnings, network, internet, sack_up, web, profits, net_income, net_profit, mesh

The clue is 69. Common connections. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ANDS

The clue is 70. Gave false romantic hope. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: LEDON

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. Sentimental sort. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SAP

Possible Answer: tomfool, exhaust, tire, run_down, blackjack, play_out, saphead, fool, cosh, sap, muggins
The clue is 2. Father of, in Arabic. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ABU
The clue is 3. 401(k) alternative. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: ROTHIRA
The clue is 4. 29-Down and others. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: ANTAGONISTS

Possible Answer: resister, opposer, adversary, antagonist, opponent
Possible Opposite Answer : agonist, synergist
The clue is 5. Classic soda brand. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NEHI
The clue is 6. Dream stage. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: REM

Possible Answer: REM, REM_sleep, rapid_eye_movement_sleep, rapid_eye_movement, paradoxical_sleep
The clue is 7. Spooky mo.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: OCT

Possible Answer: Oct, October
The clue is 8. Presented. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SHOWN

Possible Answer: prove, register, show_up, express, depict, demo, picture, shew, bear_witness, designate, point, show, evince, demonstrate, present, usher, testify, render, record, read, evidence, exhibit, indicate, establish
Possible Opposite Answer : disprove, hide
The clue is 9. Mat class?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: YOGA

Possible Answer: yoga
The clue is 10. Dig in. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: EAT

Possible Answer: use_up, exhaust, feed, consume, eat_up, wipe_out, deplete, run_through, eat, rust, eat_on, corrode
The clue is 11. Puts back on a wall. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: REHANGS
The clue is 12. Words that might follow "This is not a drill". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: IREPEAT
The clue is 13. Tubes used in sediment sample collecting. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: CORERS

Possible Answer: corer
The clue is 18. Lake with a spooky-sounding name. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ERIE

Possible Answer: Lake_Erie, Erie
The clue is 19. Checkup. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: EXAM

Possible Answer: examination, test, exam
The clue is 23. Hunk of gum. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: WAD

Possible Answer: passel, raft, quid, chaw, plenty, good_deal, plug, jam, tidy_sum, ram, stack, cram, jampack, bundle, mass, spate, lot, quite_a_little, heap, mint, mickle, slew, pack, muckle, mountain, chock_up, pile, great_deal, hatful, compact, wad, batch, deal, pot, chew, cud, flock, sight, peck, mess
The clue is 24. "___ were a rich man ...". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: IFI
The clue is 26. Louisiana Acadian. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: CAJUN

Possible Answer: Cajun
The clue is 27. Study of the ear. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: OTOLOGY

Possible Answer: otology
The clue is 29. Ghoulish character who appears after someone follows the instructions at 17- and 59-Across. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: BEETLEJUICE
The clue is 31. Moratorium. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: BAN

Possible Answer: blackball, banish, prohibition, ostracize, BAN, shun, cast_out, ban, forbiddance, censor, banning, forbidding, proscription, ostracise, Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing
The clue is 32. Lone index finger, symbolically. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ONE

Possible Answer: ace, 1, unity, matchless, unmatchable, i, peerless, single, unrivaled, unrivalled, one_and_only, unitary, ane, nonpareil, I, one, unmatched
The clue is 35. Home with a dome. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: IGLOO

Possible Answer: iglu, igloo
The clue is 38. Agcy. that carries out the Controlled Substances Act. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: DEA

Possible Answer: Drug_Enforcement_Agency, DEA, Drug_Enforcement_Administration
The clue is 39. Original console for the Super Mario games, for short. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: NES

Possible Answer: northeastward, Cornhusker_State, atomic_number_10, nor'-east, northeast, NE, Nebraska, neon, Ne
The clue is 40. Cost of a ride, say. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: CABFARE
The clue is 41. Data cruncher. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: ANALYST

Possible Answer: analyst, psychoanalyst
The clue is 44. Appear angry. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: SEEMMAD
The clue is 45. Garland, Barr, Sessions, etc., for short. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: AGS

Possible Answer: Ag, atomic_number_47, silver
The clue is 46. Army rank: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SGT
The clue is 47. Rock singer Shirley. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: MANSON

Possible Answer: Manson, Sir_Patrick_Manson
The clue is 48. Pay to stay. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: RENT

Possible Answer: lease, take, pull, tear, hire, rip, engage, rent, snag, split, economic_rent, let, charter, rend, rive
The clue is 50. Fairy tale opener. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ONCE

Possible Answer: erstwhile, one_time, once, erst, formerly, at_one_time, in_one_case
The clue is 52. Lindsay with a cameo in 2024's "Mean Girls". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: LOHAN

Possible Answer: Arhant, lohan, Arhat
The clue is 56. 11,000+-foot peak in southern Italy. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ETNA

Possible Answer: Etna, bunsen, bunsen_burner, etna, Mount_Etna, Mt_Etna
The clue is 58. Web programmer's code. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HTML

Possible Answer: HTML, hypertext_mark-up_language, hypertext_markup_language
The clue is 60. Apple devices run on it. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: IOS

Possible Answer: Io
The clue is 61. Cleanse (of). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: RID

Possible Answer: rid, disembarrass, free
The clue is 62. Chicago trains. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ELS

Possible Answer: EL, ALT, elevated_railway, elevation, altitude, elevated, overhead_railway, elevated_railroad, el
The clue is 63. W.W. II arena. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ETO
The clue is 64. "Last four digits" fig.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: SSN

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Tuesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 16, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

About Today's Puzzle

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "17. *High-status American Express offering"

2 Across: "63. Train conductor's cry … or a hint to each word in the answers to the starred clues"

3 Across: "14. Pub pintful"

4 Across: "61. Shade akin to cream"

5 Across: "38. Miss Havisham's ward in "Great Expectations""

6 Across: "35. Office paper fastener"

7 Across: "43. Japanese soup flavoring"

8 Across: "68. Hwy."

9 Across: "59. Monk's hood"

10 Across: "23. Barbie's boyfriend"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "2. Bold poker bet"

2 Down: "7. Premature"

3 Down: "52. "Se ___ español""

4 Down: "36. ___ favor"

5 Down: "60. Ride from an airport, maybe"

6 Down: "49. Owl's question?"

7 Down: "64. Place to park"

8 Down: "62. Republicans, for short"

9 Down: "40. Behind"

10 Down: "55. Chicago airport"

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword January 19, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - Solutions

About Today's Puzzle

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

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Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "5. Old-fashioned butter maker"

2 Across: "15. In on, as a trend"

3 Across: "16. Big coffee containers"

4 Across: "21. :), ;), :D and others"

5 Across: "69. "I wish I could ___ that!""

6 Across: "66. Capital of Arkansas ... or a description of 17-, 29- and 50-Across?"

7 Across: "20. In progress"

8 Across: "72. Things shifted on a bicycle or in a car"

9 Across: "68. In ___ land (daydreaming)"

10 Across: "36. X minus III, in old Rome"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "10. Counterpart of quantity"

2 Down: "63. Surveyor's measure"

3 Down: "52. Pete who directed "Up," "Inside Out" and "Soul""

4 Down: "4. Auditions"

5 Down: "59. Dark leafy green"

6 Down: "47. Finale"

7 Down: "64. Gave a thumbs-up"

8 Down: "51. Jewel"

9 Down: "26. Biblical spy for Moses"

10 Down: "60. Fork prong"

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