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Friday, August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini August 28, 2026 Solutions & Guide

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 28, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, August 28, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
Good time to play: on a coffee break
Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g.
2 Across	36. Asteroids system
3 Across	22. "Would ya look at that ..."
4 Across	58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City"
5 Across	39. ___ collar
6 Across	35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)
7 Across	38. Flame proof?
8 Across	25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the"
9 Across	16. Politician's response, maybe
10 Across	13. Worrier's words

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g."

Hints:

You're looking for 6 letters.
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'W'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLDSAW

2 Across: "36. Asteroids system"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'I'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: A___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATARI

3 Across: "22. "Would ya look at that ...""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'W' and wraps up with 'L'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: W__________L
You're looking for 12 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WELLWELLWELL

4 Across: "58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City""

Hints:

It's a 8-letter word.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S______A

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAMANTHA

5 Across: "39. ___ collar"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'N'.
If that helps, the shape is: E__N
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETON

6 Across: "35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)"

Hints:

Basically, noisy talk.
Close enough in meaning: yack.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YAK

7 Across: "38. Flame proof?"

Hints:

Think of it this way — the residue that remains when something is burned.
Starts with 'A', ends with 'H'.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASH

8 Across: "25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the""

Hints:

In plain terms: the central and most intense or profound part.
You could also think of it as "trench."
First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEEPS

9 Across: "16. Politician's response, maybe"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'R'.
You're looking for 9 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NONANSWER

10 Across: "13. Worrier's words"

Hints:

First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'T'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: I______T
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IHOPENOT

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Screen capture?
2 Down	35. "The thing is ..."
3 Down	3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair
4 Down	27. Blend
5 Down	43. Jazz aficionado, e.g.
6 Down	31. Outlaw
7 Down	51. Star turns at a concert
8 Down	44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos
9 Down	4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?
10 Down	17. Overhaul

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "10. Screen capture?"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
In plain terms: fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LINT

2 Down: "35. "The thing is ...""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YOUSEE

3 Down: "3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair"

Hints:

First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'O'.
It's a 10-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: R________O

Answer:

Click to reveal

RONALDINHO

4 Down: "27. Blend"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: A________E
You could also think of it as "commix."
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AMALGAMATE

5 Down: "43. Jazz aficionado, e.g."

Hints:

Starts with 'N', ends with 'N'.
Count on 6 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: N____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

NBAFAN

6 Down: "31. Outlaw"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: shun.
Count on 3 letters here.
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BAN

7 Down: "51. Star turns at a concert"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'I'.
You could also think of it as "solo."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLI

8 Down: "44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'L'.
You could also think of it as "mescal."

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEZCAL

9 Down: "4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EPA

10 Down: "17. Overhaul"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'K'.
Think of it this way — use again in altered form.

Answer:

Click to reveal

REWORK

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	52 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Saturday, August 29, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 29, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 August 29, 2026 - Solved

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 29, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, August 29, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 29, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

Quick Facts

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	14. Skin-care brand known for its pore strips
2 Across	20. Work, as a joke
3 Across	47. "It is not easy for a ___ to balance himself on a ladder": "Animal Farm"
4 Across	49. Relative of house music
5 Across	37. Court session, perhaps
6 Across	1. Main characters for an early reader
7 Across	23. His #33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003
8 Across	51. Inverse of an exponential function
9 Across	58. Come off as
10 Across	42. Put your back into it

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "14. Skin-care brand known for its pore strips"

Hints:

Count on 5 letters here.
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BIORE

2 Across: "20. Work, as a joke"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: bring.
Basically, the land on which real estate is located.
If that helps, the shape is: L__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAND

3 Across: "47. "It is not easy for a ___ to balance himself on a ladder": "Animal Farm""

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Basically, domestic swine.
'cop' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PIG

4 Across: "49. Relative of house music"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'O'.
Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TECHNO

5 Across: "37. Court session, perhaps"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: T__________N
You're looking for 12 letters.
First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TENNISLESSON

6 Across: "1. Main characters for an early reader"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
Blank it out and you get: A__S
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ABCS

7 Across: "23. His #33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'G'.
If that helps, the shape is: E___G

Answer:

Click to reveal

EWING

8 Across: "51. Inverse of an exponential function"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: L_______M
Starts with 'L', ends with 'M'.
'log' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOGARITHM

9 Across: "58. Come off as"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: look.
This one runs 4 letters long.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEEM

10 Across: "42. Put your back into it"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'Y'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	24. August ___, "Fences" playwright
2 Down	9. ___ legs
3 Down	19. Stocked and sold, as goods
4 Down	1. Nonhuman provider of medical advice
5 Down	45. Shockingly unconventional
6 Down	25. Makes sense of
7 Down	36. "Wow ... what are the chances?!"
8 Down	13. Green day star, for short
9 Down	6. Breaking character?
10 Down	46. Stepped-on instrument

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "24. August ___, "Fences" playwright"

Hints:

Starts with 'W', ends with 'N'.
If that helps, the shape is: W____N
This one runs 6 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WILSON

2 Down: "9. ___ legs"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
'hinder' points in the same direction.
First letter's a 'H', last letter's a 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HIND

3 Down: "19. Stocked and sold, as goods"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'D' and wraps up with 'N'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: D_____N
It's a 7-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEALTIN

4 Down: "1. Nonhuman provider of medical advice"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'R'.
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AIDOCTOR

5 Down: "45. Shockingly unconventional"

Hints:

First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.
Close enough in meaning: freaky.
Count on 5 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OUTRE

6 Down: "25. Makes sense of"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: P____S
Starts with 'P', ends with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PARSES

7 Down: "36. "Wow ... what are the chances?!""

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S______M
This one runs 8 letters long.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SORANDOM

8 Down: "13. Green day star, for short"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'T'.
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

STPAT

9 Down: "6. Breaking character?"

Hints:

First letter's a 'B', last letter's a 'P'.
Count on 16 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BULLINACHINASHOP

10 Down: "46. Stepped-on instrument"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'E'.
Count on 5 letters here.
Close enough in meaning: shell.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SCALE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 02, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Here's today's NYT Mini — 20 clues in total, and we've got hints plus answers for every one of them.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 02, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 02, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 02, 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 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

Quick Facts

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	20. Multicolored implements in many art drawers
2 Across	28. Muscular part of a marathoner
3 Across	34. Make sure not to miss it!
4 Across	52. Munificent man
5 Across	1. "Melts in your mouth" candies ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
6 Across	14. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one
7 Across	38. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"
8 Across	24. Maroon and mahogany, for two
9 Across	17. Much of Mali
10 Across	15. Meaning of "mono-"

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "20. Multicolored implements in many art drawers"

Hints:

First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'S'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: M__________S
It's a 12-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAGICMARKERS

2 Across: "28. Muscular part of a marathoner"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'G'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "pegleg."

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEG

3 Across: "34. Make sure not to miss it!"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: remind.
You're looking for 3 letters.
Starts with 'C', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CUE

4 Across: "52. Munificent man"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
Blank it out and you get: S____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHARER

5 Across: "1. "Melts in your mouth" candies ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'S'.
If that helps, the shape is: M____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

MANDMS

6 Across: "14. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: M____N
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'N'.
Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MATRON

7 Across: "38. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter""

Hints:

You're looking for 15 letters.
First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'D'.
If that helps, the shape is: M_____________D

Answer:

Click to reveal

MISCHIEFMANAGED

8 Across: "24. Maroon and mahogany, for two"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: S____S
Close enough in meaning: shadow.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHADES

9 Across: "17. Much of Mali"

Hints:

Think of it this way — the world's largest desert (3.
You're looking for 6 letters.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAHARA

10 Across: "15. Meaning of "mono-""

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Starts with 'O', ends with 'E'.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	62. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me"
2 Down	56. Miniature maze runners
3 Down	58. Medical mass
4 Down	10. Musters support for, as a mission
5 Down	8. Marmot or marmoset
6 Down	48. Military groups that meet in battle
7 Down	27. Map word in Marseille
8 Down	3. Maximum degree in math
9 Down	57. Major misfortunes
10 Down	5. Maxims discouraging misconduct

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "62. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me""

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'M'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAM

2 Down: "56. Miniature maze runners"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Close enough in meaning: shiner.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICE

3 Down: "58. Medical mass"

Hints:

'clog' points in the same direction.
Starts with 'C', ends with 'T'.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CLOT

4 Down: "10. Musters support for, as a mission"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "punt."
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'S'.
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BACKS

5 Down: "8. Marmot or marmoset"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "fauna."
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'L'.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANIMAL

6 Down: "48. Military groups that meet in battle"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'S'.
It's a 6-letter word.
You could also think of it as "USA."

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARMIES

7 Down: "27. Map word in Marseille"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'I'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICI

8 Down: "3. Maximum degree in math"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
'n-th' points in the same direction.
Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'H'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NTH

9 Down: "57. Major misfortunes"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "ailment."
Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ILLS

10 Down: "5. Maxims discouraging misconduct"

Hints:

'moral' points in the same direction.
You're looking for 6 letters.
First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MORALS

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	58 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

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

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December 18, 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 68 (35 Across, 33 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.8 letters

December 18, 2021 Saturday NYT - Complete Across Solutions

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Two things in Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen"	4
2A	5. Goes off	5
3A	10. Puts on	4
4A	14. Wonderful review	4
5A	15. ___ Stadium, longtime home of college football's Hula Bowl	5
6A	16. Spree	4
7A	17. Scratch-off success	10
8A	19. Princess ___, main role in Pixar's "A Bug's Life"	4
9A	20. "Didn't expect that to happen!"	8
10A	21. Treats often topped with caviar	5
11A	22. The point of writing?	6
12A	23. Modern-day put-down popularized by a 2019 TikTok video	8
13A	25. Flavor similar to fennel	5
14A	26. Vintage eight-track purchases, maybe	9
15A	27. Stress specialist?	4
16A	28. "Britain's first family of harmony," per Brian Wilson	7
17A	29. With 51-Across, package recipient's cry	3
18A	30. Terrible review	7
19A	31. Kind of exam with an "Auditing and Attestation" section	3
20A	34. "Hey man, listen up ..."	7
21A	35. Speak loudly and harshly	4
22A	36. What's at home on the range?	9
23A	39. Pieces together?	5
24A	40. Doesn't delete	8
25A	41. Sires	6
26A	42. Heavens	5
27A	43. Kids might make a stand for this	8
28A	45. Top-___	4
29A	46. Something promoted on the front of a magazine	10
30A	48. Challenge for a free soloist	4
31A	49. Unit of firewood	5
32A	50. Main ingredient in the Japanese dish tekkadon	4
33A	51. See 29-Across	4
34A	52. Visibly shows embarrassment	5
35A	53. Opposite of ginormous	4

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Two things in Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ's ascension to paul's sojourn at rome
Words that mean the same thing: deed, play, move
The opposite would be: refrain
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ACTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "5. Goes off"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
Words that mean the same thing: bombast, fustian, mouth off
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RANTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "10. Puts on"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
Words that mean the same thing: tote up, add, minimal brain dysfunction
The opposite would be: subtract, take away
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ADDS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "14. Wonderful review"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
Words that mean the same thing: mouth off, rant, rabbit on
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RAVE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "15. ___ Stadium, longtime home of college football's Hula Bowl"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is hawaiian and ciao is italian)
Words that mean the same thing: ciao
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALOHA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "16. Spree"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a blast of a horn
Words that mean the same thing: claxon, carousal, honk
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TOOT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "17. Scratch-off success"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INSTANTWIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "19. Princess ___, main role in Pixar's "A Bug's Life""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ATTA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "20. "Didn't expect that to happen!""

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: WELLDAMN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "21. Treats often topped with caviar"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream
Words that mean the same thing: bliny
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BLINI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "22. The point of writing?"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an amount of time
Words that mean the same thing: full stop, stop, menstruum
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PERIOD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "23. Modern-day put-down popularized by a 2019 TikTok video"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: OKBOOMER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "25. Flavor similar to fennel"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that native to egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Words that mean the same thing: Pimpinella anisum, anise plant, anise seed
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ANISE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "26. Vintage eight-track purchases, maybe"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TRAINSETS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "27. Stress specialist?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: POET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "28. "Britain's first family of harmony," per Brian Wilson"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BEEGEES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "29. With 51-Across, package recipient's cry"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Words that mean the same thing: information technology, IT
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ITS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "30. Terrible review"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NOSTARS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "31. Kind of exam with an "Auditing and Attestation" section"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a united states state to be certified by that state
Words that mean the same thing: certified public accountant
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CPA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "34. "Hey man, listen up ...""

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: DIGTHIS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "35. Speak loudly and harshly"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the cry of an ass
Words that mean the same thing: crunch, mash, comminute
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BRAY

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "36. What's at home on the range?"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FRYINGPAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "39. Pieces together?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
Words that mean the same thing: entourage, cortege, rooms
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SUITE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "40. Doesn't delete"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LEAVESIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "41. Sires"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that make children
Words that mean the same thing: father, sire, beget
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BEGETS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "42. Heavens"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
Words that mean the same thing: quintessence, ethoxyethane, ethyl ether
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ETHER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "43. Kids might make a stand for this"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LEMONADE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "45. Top-___"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
Words that mean the same thing: tier up, grade, level
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TIER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "46. Something promoted on the front of a magazine"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: COVERSTORY

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "48. Challenge for a free soloist"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a steep rugged rock or cliff
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CRAG

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "49. Unit of firewood"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: STERE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "50. Main ingredient in the Japanese dish tekkadon"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about food & drink.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that tropical american prickly pear of jamaica
Words that mean the same thing: tunny, tuna fish, Anguilla sucklandii
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TUNA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "51. See 29-Across"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the present location; this place
Words that mean the same thing: hither, Hera
The opposite would be: there
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HERE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "52. Visibly shows embarrassment"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ISRED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "53. Opposite of ginormous"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ITSY

Great job if you got it right!

Solve the Down: NYT Saturday Puzzle December 18, 2021

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Actress Nicole ___ Parker	3
2D	2. "Let's stop. Is this really necessary?"	8
3D	3. "Dallas" or "Atlanta"	8
4D	4. Info for a group of performers	7
5D	5. Industrial dept.	5
6D	6. Resort locale east of Snowbird	4
7D	7. Lead-in to a grave pronouncement	15
8D	8. "Not so fast!"	10
9D	9. Eastern honorific	3
10D	10. Buffaloed	7
11D	11. Complete a sentence, say	6
12D	12. Not-so-common extension	6
13D	13. One way to the top	6
14D	18. What may come as a relief?	4
15D	21. Basic framework	5
16D	22. Champagne ___, one of Drake's nicknames	4
17D	24. Funeral fixtures	5
18D	26. Firsts in flight	10
19D	28. Wade in the Baseball Hall of Fame	5
20D	30. Colin Kaepernick was one, familiarly	5
21D	31. Hollered	8
22D	32. Crop circles, e.g.	8
23D	33. Pro group?	4
24D	34. Separate	7
25D	35. Alternative to a Lamborghini	7
26D	36. Furnish with feathers, as an arrow	6
27D	37. Go out of business?	6
28D	38. "Capeesh?"	6
29D	39. Biden and Harris, once: Abbr.	4
30D	41. Nowhere near engaged	5
31D	44. English adjective that becomes a French noun when an accent is added	4
32D	46. Print examiner, for short	3
33D	47. "___, me!"	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. Actress Nicole ___ Parker"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ARI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. "Let's stop. Is this really necessary?""

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: CANWENOT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. "Dallas" or "Atlanta""

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TVSERIES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Info for a group of performers"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SETLIST

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Industrial dept."

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RANDD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Resort locale east of Snowbird"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALTA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Lead-in to a grave pronouncement"

Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NOWMORETHANEVER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. "Not so fast!""

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: THINKAGAIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Eastern honorific"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Buffaloed"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ATALOSS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Complete a sentence, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DOTIME

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Not-so-common extension"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: DOTNET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. One way to the top"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
Words that mean the same thing: steps, step, stair
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: STAIRS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "18. What may come as a relief?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in africa
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALOE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "21. Basic framework"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Words that mean the same thing: ivory, drum, debone
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BONES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "22. Champagne ___, one of Drake's nicknames"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PAPI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "24. Funeral fixtures"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a coffin along with its stand
Words that mean the same thing: bier
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BIERS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "26. Firsts in flight"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TESTPILOTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "28. Wade in the Baseball Hall of Fame"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BOGGS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "30. Colin Kaepernick was one, familiarly"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
Words that mean the same thing: 9, Nina from Carolina, nine
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NINER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "31. Hollered"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CRIEDOUT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "32. Crop circles, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a perceptual structure
Words that mean the same thing: normal, form, radiation diagram
The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PATTERNS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "33. Pro group?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AYES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "34. Separate"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that move or draw apart
Words that mean the same thing: depart, deviate, vary
The opposite would be: conform, converge
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The answer is: DIVERGE

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Clue 25 Down: "35. Alternative to a Lamborghini"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: _______
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The answer is: BUGATTI

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Clue 26 Down: "36. Furnish with feathers, as an arrow"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: FLETCH

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Clue 27 Down: "37. Go out of business?"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
Words that mean the same thing: move back, retreat, go to sleep
The opposite would be: advance, turn out
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The answer is: RETIRE

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Clue 28 Down: "38. "Capeesh?""

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: YAHEAR

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Clue 29 Down: "39. Biden and Harris, once: Abbr."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

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This could be something that street names for marijuana
Words that mean the same thing: Mary Jane, sess, pot
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: SENS

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Clue 30 Down: "41. Nowhere near engaged"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that cause to be bored
Words that mean the same thing: blase, world-weary, drill
The opposite would be: interest
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The answer is: BORED

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Clue 31 Down: "44. English adjective that becomes a French noun when an accent is added"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a small pond of standing water
Words that mean the same thing: simple, bare
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: MERE

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Clue 32 Down: "46. Print examiner, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

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The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: CSI

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Clue 33 Down: "47. "___, me!""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a branch of the tai languages
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: YAY

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Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	59	86.8%
Short Answer	4	5.9%
Abbreviation	2	2.9%
Food & Drink	1	1.5%
Celebrity/Entertainment	1	1.5%
History	1	1.5%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	35
Down Clues	33
Total Clues	68
Average Answer Length	5.8 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	15 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
Today is Saturday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
Most clues today are about general knowledge
The average word today has about 5 letters
Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

Disclaimer: Crossword clues are property of The New York Times. This educational content is designed to help puzzle enthusiasts improve their solving skills.

Last Updated: September 13, 2025 at 03:22 AM

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini August 28, 2026

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g."

2 Across: "36. Asteroids system"

3 Across: "22. "Would ya look at that ...""

4 Across: "58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City""

5 Across: "39. ___ collar"

6 Across: "35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)"

7 Across: "38. Flame proof?"

8 Across: "25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the""

9 Across: "16. Politician's response, maybe"

10 Across: "13. Worrier's words"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "10. Screen capture?"

2 Down: "35. "The thing is ...""

3 Down: "3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair"

4 Down: "27. Blend"

5 Down: "43. Jazz aficionado, e.g."

6 Down: "31. Outlaw"

7 Down: "51. Star turns at a concert"

8 Down: "44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos"

9 Down: "4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?"

10 Down: "17. Overhaul"

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 29, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "14. Skin-care brand known for its pore strips"

2 Across: "20. Work, as a joke"

3 Across: "47. "It is not easy for a ___ to balance himself on a ladder": "Animal Farm""

4 Across: "49. Relative of house music"

5 Across: "37. Court session, perhaps"

6 Across: "1. Main characters for an early reader"

7 Across: "23. His #33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003"

8 Across: "51. Inverse of an exponential function"

9 Across: "58. Come off as"

10 Across: "42. Put your back into it"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "24. August ___, "Fences" playwright"

2 Down: "9. ___ legs"

3 Down: "19. Stocked and sold, as goods"

4 Down: "1. Nonhuman provider of medical advice"

5 Down: "45. Shockingly unconventional"

6 Down: "25. Makes sense of"

7 Down: "36. "Wow ... what are the chances?!""

8 Down: "13. Green day star, for short"

9 Down: "6. Breaking character?"

10 Down: "46. Stepped-on instrument"

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