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Thursday, September 5, 2024

NYT 0905 Thur Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints

Across Clues :

1. Domains, 6. Result of a bad investment, 10. Hollywood, with "the", 13. Aptly named novelist Charles, 14. Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession, 15. "To" words, 16. Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say, 18. Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet, 19. Spacecraft name since the 1960s, 20. Fund, as a 401(k), 22. Inverse trig function, 24. Approaching empty, 25. Loud, in a way, 26. The Raptors, on scoreboards, 27. Enjoyed some cozy reading, 30. Natural treatment for insect bites, 32. Aetna alternative, 33. "Easy there, Fido!", 36. Paperless means of entry, 40. Spanish city on the Costa del Sol, 42. High-fat diet, 43. Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom, 48. Debtor's letters, 49. Big name in bubbly, 50. "1" for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief, 51. "Au contraire!", 53. Kids' toy that comes in a can, 55. Like home devices with advanced capabilities, 56. Polite address, 57. Made money dishonestly, 61. What a high-altitude balloon might be mistaken for, 62. What Comic Sans is "sans", 63. Crane lookalike, 64. Corral, 65. Peer group?, 66. Famous '50s flop

Down Clues :

1. Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction), 2. Vintage car inits., 3. Swallows one's pride, 4. Arranged temporarily, 5. "Peace", 6. Moon lander acronym, 7. Dinner with minimal cleanup, 8. Scarecrow topper, perhaps, 9. Horse-drawn carriage, 10. Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans, 11. "Ditto!", 12. Equine hybrid with striped legs, 14. Looney Tunes nickname, 17. Brink, 21. Where overflow stock might be kept, 22. Slightly, 23. Hershey candy wrapped in gold foil, 24. "The Three-Body Problem" author ___ Cixin, 28. "What do you even need me for?", 29. Singer DiFranco, 31. Ill will, 34. Interdict, 35. Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds, 37. Fannies, 38. ___ mess (English dessert), 39. Trumpet, 41. National spirit of England, 43. Excites, 44. "L'chaim!", 45. Annoy over time, 46. The long way there?, 47. Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally, 52. Really put off, 54. Vaccine shot, e.g., 55. Letters on some lotion bottles, 58. Member of the fam, 59. Nail holder, 60. Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief

Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints
 Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints


Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 05, 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. Domains. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AREAS

    Possible Answer : surface_area, expanse, area, region, country, arena, orbit, domain, field, sphere


  • The clue is 6. Result of a bad investment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOSS

    Possible Answer : release, loss, deprivation, personnel_casualty, going, exit, red, departure, passing, expiration, red_ink

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain


  • The clue is 10. Hollywood, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIZ

    Possible Answer : game, biz


  • The clue is 13. Aptly named novelist Charles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: READE


  • The clue is 14. Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TENTH

    Possible Answer : 10th, tenth_part, ten_percent, one-tenth, tenth


  • The clue is 15. "To" words. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODE

    Possible Answer : ode


  • The clue is 16. Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOTHECAMERA


  • The clue is 18. Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROD

    Possible Answer : pole, retinal_rod, gat, rod, rod_cell, perch


  • The clue is 19. Spacecraft name since the 1960s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOYUZ


  • The clue is 20. Fund, as a 401(k). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAYINTO


  • The clue is 22. Inverse trig function. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARCCOS

    Possible Answer : arccosine, inverse_cosine, arccos, arc_cosine


  • The clue is 24. Approaching empty. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOW

    Possible Answer : blue, lowly, scummy, Low, dispirited, downcast, down, abject, depleted, moo, broken, miserable, David_Low, gloomy, grim, downhearted, humiliated, low-toned, down_in_the_mouth, crushed, low, low-pitched, small, first, scurvy, Sir_David_Alexander_Cecil_Low, low_gear, depression, low-spirited, humbled, Sir_David_Low, low-down, modest, first_gear, depressed, humble

    Possible Opposite Answer : high


  • The clue is 25. Loud, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEON

    Possible Answer : atomic_number_10, neon, Ne


  • The clue is 26. The Raptors, on scoreboards. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOR

    Possible Answer : tor


  • The clue is 27. Enjoyed some cozy reading. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UPWITHABOOK


  • The clue is 30. Natural treatment for insect bites. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALOE

    Possible Answer : aloe


  • The clue is 32. Aetna alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUMANA


  • The clue is 33. "Easy there, Fido!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOWNBOY


  • The clue is 36. Paperless means of entry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETICKET


  • The clue is 40. Spanish city on the Costa del Sol. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MALAGA

    Possible Answer : Malaga


  • The clue is 42. High-fat diet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KETO


  • The clue is 43. Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATWINDMILLS


  • The clue is 48. Debtor's letters. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IOU

    Possible Answer : IOU


  • The clue is 49. Big name in bubbly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOET


  • The clue is 50. "1" for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MIN

    Possible Answer : min, Min, Fukkianese, Amoy, Hokkianese, Min_dialect, Taiwanese, minute, Fukien


  • The clue is 51. "Au contraire!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITISNT


  • The clue is 53. Kids' toy that comes in a can. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLAYDOH


  • The clue is 55. Like home devices with advanced capabilities. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMART

    Possible Answer : impertinent, smartness, wise, impudent, smart, ache, overbold, saucy, smarting, chic, sassy, fresh, hurt, voguish, bright

    Possible Opposite Answer : stupid


  • The clue is 56. Polite address. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIR

    Possible Answer : sir, Sir


  • The clue is 57. Made money dishonestly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONESPOCKETS


  • The clue is 61. What a high-altitude balloon might be mistaken for. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UFO

    Possible Answer : flying_saucer, unidentified_flying_object, UFO


  • The clue is 62. What Comic Sans is "sans". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SERIF

    Possible Answer : serif, seriph


  • The clue is 63. Crane lookalike. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HERON

    Possible Answer : Heron, heron, Hero, Hero_of_Alexandria


  • The clue is 64. Corral. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEN

    Possible Answer : penitentiary, pen, indite, compose, playpen, write


  • The clue is 65. Peer group?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EYES

    Possible Answer : eyes, middle, optic, eye, center, heart, oculus, eyeball, centre


  • The clue is 66. Famous '50s flop. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDSEL


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ART

    Possible Answer: art, artistic_creation, artistic_production, artistry, artwork, fine_art, nontextual_matter, prowess, graphics

  • The clue is 2. Vintage car inits.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REO

  • The clue is 3. Swallows one's pride. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EATSCROW

  • The clue is 4. Arranged temporarily. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADHOC

  • The clue is 5. "Peace". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEEYOU

  • The clue is 6. Moon lander acronym. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEM

    Possible Answer: lunar_module, LEM, lunar_excursion_module

  • The clue is 7. Dinner with minimal cleanup. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: ONEPOTMEAL

  • The clue is 8. Scarecrow topper, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STRAWHAT

  • The clue is 9. Horse-drawn carriage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHAY

    Possible Answer: shay, chaise

  • The clue is 10. Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BORNEO

    Possible Answer: Kalimantan, Borneo

  • The clue is 11. "Ditto!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDOTOO

  • The clue is 12. Equine hybrid with striped legs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZEDONK

  • The clue is 14. Looney Tunes nickname. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAZ

  • The clue is 17. Brink. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CUSP

    Possible Answer: leaflet, cusp

  • The clue is 21. Where overflow stock might be kept. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INBACK

  • The clue is 22. Slightly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATAD

  • The clue is 23. Hershey candy wrapped in gold foil. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROLO

  • The clue is 24. "The Three-Body Problem" author ___ Cixin. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIU

  • The clue is 28. "What do you even need me for?". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: WHYAMIHERE

  • The clue is 29. Singer DiFranco. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANI

    Possible Answer: ani

  • The clue is 31. Ill will. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENMITY

    Possible Answer: enmity, hostility, ill_will, antagonism

  • The clue is 34. Interdict. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAN

    Possible Answer: prohibition, cast_out, proscription, Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing, ostracise, forbidding, ban, blackball, ostracize, banning, shun, BAN, banish, censor, forbiddance

  • The clue is 35. Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLDMONEY

  • The clue is 37. Fannies. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KEISTERS

    Possible Answer: prat, tail_end, fundament, tush, bottom, arse, butt, ass, can, tooshie, fanny, bum, stern, behind, rear_end, posterior, keister, rear, tail, derriere, hind_end, buttocks, seat, backside, buns, hindquarters, nates, rump

  • The clue is 38. ___ mess (English dessert). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETON

  • The clue is 39. Trumpet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOUT

    Possible Answer: gasconade, boast, brag, ticket_tout, vaunt, bluster, shoot_a_line, tout, swash, tipster, blow, gas, touter

  • The clue is 41. National spirit of England. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIN

    Possible Answer: gin_rummy, gin, cotton_gin, noose, snare, knock_rummy

  • The clue is 43. Excites. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMPSUP

  • The clue is 44. "L'chaim!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOLIFE

  • The clue is 45. Annoy over time. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WEARON

  • The clue is 46. The long way there?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIMO

    Possible Answer: limo, limousine

  • The clue is 47. Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STACHE

  • The clue is 52. Really put off. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IRKED

    Possible Answer: gall, irk

  • The clue is 54. Vaccine shot, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOSE

    Possible Answer: venereal_infection, sexually_transmitted_disease, loony_toons, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds, Elvis, venereal_disease, Zen, drug, Cupid's_disease, dose, acid, dosage, superman, STD, back_breaker, Venus's_curse, pane, window_pane, battery-acid, social_disease, dot, VD, Cupid's_itch

  • The clue is 55. Letters on some lotion bottles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPF

    Possible Answer: sun_protection_factor, SPF

  • The clue is 58. Member of the fam. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIS

    Possible Answer: Systeme_International, International_System_of_Units, sis, ti, SI_unit, silicon, SI, te, Si, sister, SI_system, Systeme_International_d'Unites, si, atomic_number_14, International_System

    Possible Opposite Answer : brother

  • The clue is 59. Nail holder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOE

    Possible Answer: toe, toenail

  • The clue is 60. Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNL

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword May 15, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - Solutions

NYT Mini Trivia Week 3 May 15, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for May 15, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, May 15, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date May 15, 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

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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 34. Throw in at the end
2 Across 16. Good name for a yoga instructor?
3 Across 35. Pulls off
4 Across 47. Duane ___ (New York-based pharmacy chain)
5 Across 49. Figures in "Puss in Boots" and "Hop-o'-My-Thumb"
6 Across 57. Difficult time for farmers
7 Across 17. Hairy get-up
8 Across 20. Civil rights activist Williams, an associate of Martin Luther King Jr.
9 Across 37. Jarring film transition to a new scene
10 Across 1. To the ___ (as much as possible)

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: "34. Throw in at the end"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T___N

Answer:

Click to reveal TAGON

2 Across: "16. Good name for a yoga instructor?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M__T

Answer:

Click to reveal MATT

3 Across: "35. Pulls off"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D__S

Answer:

Click to reveal DOES

4 Across: "47. Duane ___ (New York-based pharmacy chain)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R___E

Answer:

Click to reveal READE

5 Across: "49. Figures in "Puss in Boots" and "Hop-o'-My-Thumb""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OGRES

6 Across: "57. Difficult time for farmers"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: D_______N

Answer:

Click to reveal DRYSEASON

7 Across: "17. Hairy get-up"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A________E

Answer:

Click to reveal APECOSTUME

8 Across: "20. Civil rights activist Williams, an associate of Martin Luther King Jr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal HOSEA

9 Across: "37. Jarring film transition to a new scene"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S______T

Answer:

Click to reveal SMASHCUT

10 Across: "1. To the ___ (as much as possible)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H__T

Answer:

Click to reveal HILT

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 22. Puma rival
2 Down 3. Line of attack?
3 Down 36. Knockouts
4 Down 7. Here goes nothing!
5 Down 54. Common end to an address
6 Down 24. Setting for the graphic novel series "Persepolis"
7 Down 53. Occasion that may involve fine china
8 Down 2. "Tell me!"
9 Down 46. Sing like Michael Bublé
10 Down 15. Made hay?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "22. Puma rival"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S

Answer:

Click to reveal ADIDAS

2 Down: "3. Line of attack?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: L_______M

Answer:

Click to reveal LETMEATEM

3 Down: "36. Knockouts"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S______S

Answer:

Click to reveal STUNNERS

4 Down: "7. Here goes nothing!"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: V_______T

Answer:

Click to reveal VACANTLOT

5 Down: "54. Common end to an address"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal COM

6 Down: "24. Setting for the graphic novel series "Persepolis""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I__N

Answer:

Click to reveal IRAN

7 Down: "53. Occasion that may involve fine china"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
  • Another word like this: teatime

Answer:

Click to reveal TEA

8 Down: "2. "Tell me!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal IMALLEARS

9 Down: "46. Sing like Michael Bublé"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CROON

10 Down: "15. Made hay?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B___D

Answer:

Click to reveal BALED

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

  • The letter E is the most common in English
  • Words ending in S are often plurals
  • If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
  • Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time Skill Level What It Means
Under 30 seconds Expert You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds Advanced Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes Good You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes Learning You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 58 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

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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.

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

NYT Mini October 16, 2025: Fast Answers, Strategic Hints & Speed-Solving Guide

Quick NYT Mini Crossword October 16, 2025 - Mobile-Friendly Solutions & Speed Tips

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 16, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, October 16, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 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

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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 40. "Central Park in the Dark" composer
2 Across 61. How whiskey might be served … with a hint to the answers to the seven starred clues
3 Across 60. Like a computer with a running screensaver
4 Across 15. Statuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader's sword
5 Across 14. Brute
6 Across 49. Bug expert, for short
7 Across 58. Words to a betrayer
8 Across 45. Jerry's uncle on "Seinfeld"
9 Across 63. Onetime resident of the Winter Palace
10 Across 55. Felt tired during the day, say

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: "40. "Central Park in the Dark" composer"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I__S

Answer:

Click to reveal IVES

2 Across: "61. How whiskey might be served … with a hint to the answers to the seven starred clues"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NEAT

3 Across: "60. Like a computer with a running screensaver"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I__E

Answer:

Click to reveal IDLE

4 Across: "15. Statuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader's sword"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O___R

Answer:

Click to reveal OSCAR

5 Across: "14. Brute"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: B__R

Answer:

Click to reveal BOOR

6 Across: "49. Bug expert, for short"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: I___O

Answer:

Click to reveal ITPRO

7 Across: "58. Words to a betrayer"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: E__U

Answer:

Click to reveal ETTU

8 Across: "45. Jerry's uncle on "Seinfeld""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Another word like this: Lion

Answer:

Click to reveal LEO

9 Across: "63. Onetime resident of the Winter Palace"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T__R

Answer:

Click to reveal TSAR

10 Across: "55. Felt tired during the day, say"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: N________P

Answer:

Click to reveal NEEDEDANAP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 28. Whom you might greet with open arms, for short?
2 Down 13. Certain heir
3 Down 37. Something Lincoln once led, for short
4 Down 30. Novelist Charles who wrote "The Cloister and the Hearth"
5 Down 56. Id's counterpart
6 Down 12. Runner Down Under
7 Down 1. Bolt
8 Down 51. Crisply shown, as on TV
9 Down 11. "Copy me"
10 Down 36. Profess

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "28. Whom you might greet with open arms, for short?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TSA

2 Down: "13. Certain heir"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SON

3 Down: "37. Something Lincoln once led, 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

4 Down: "30. Novelist Charles who wrote "The Cloister and the Hearth""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R___E

Answer:

Click to reveal READE

5 Down: "56. Id's counterpart"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Another word like this: self

Answer:

Click to reveal EGO

6 Down: "12. Runner Down Under"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EMU

7 Down: "1. Bolt"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: A_____D

Answer:

Click to reveal ABSCOND

8 Down: "51. Crisply shown, as on TV"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: I__D

Answer:

Click to reveal INHD

9 Down: "11. "Copy me""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: D_____O

Answer:

Click to reveal DOASIDO

10 Down: "36. Profess"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: A__R

Answer:

Click to reveal AVER

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. 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 45 seconds
Difficulty: Normal

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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.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

XWordHint Crossword Answers May 15, 2026 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

Master today's NYT crossword with our expert hint system. We provide synonyms, antonyms, and strategic clues to help you solve without spoiling the fun. Perfect for crossword lovers who want that satisfying "aha!" moment.

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May 15, 2026 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. To the ___ (as much as possible) 4
2A 5. Electrifying people, so to speak 9
3A 14. Dog howling at night, maybe 4
4A 15. Vintage bike feature 10
5A 16. Good name for a yoga instructor? 4
6A 17. Hairy get-up 10
7A 18. Wych ___ (tree type) 3
8A 19. Miss Doolittle of "Pygmalion" 5
9A 20. Civil rights activist Williams, an associate of Martin Luther King Jr. 5
10A 21. Splits apart 7
11A 23. Annual coll. basketball competition 3
12A 25. Class for some aspiring bilinguals, in brief 3
13A 26. Led 6
14A 27. Play casually, say 5
15A 29. Like some kitchens 5
16A 30. Harps on 8
17A 33. MacMurray of "Double Indemnity" 4
18A 34. Throw in at the end 5
19A 35. Pulls off 4
20A 37. Jarring film transition to a new scene 8
21A 39. Sired 5
22A 40. Give a hand? 5
23A 41. Language of southern India 6
24A 42. Sierra, e.g. 3
25A 45. "Nasty!" 3
26A 46. Rainwater reservoir 7
27A 47. Duane ___ (New York-based pharmacy chain) 5
28A 49. Figures in "Puss in Boots" and "Hop-o'-My-Thumb" 5
29A 51. Sickly-looking 3
30A 52. "I don't care either way" 10
31A 54. Magician's accessory 4
32A 55. Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak 10
33A 56. "Your turn to speak" 4
34A 57. Difficult time for farmers 9
35A 58. Hot ___ 4

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. To the ___ (as much as possible)"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the handle of a sword or dagger
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HILT

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2A: "5. Electrifying people, so to speak"

9 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LIVEWIRES

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3A: "14. Dog howling at night, maybe"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a sign of something about to happen
  • Similar words include: Muscat and Oman, prognostication, portend
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OMEN

Remember this word for future puzzles!

4A: "15. Vintage bike feature"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BANANASEAT

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5A: "16. Good name for a yoga instructor?"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
  • Similar words include: matte, flat, mat
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MATT

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6A: "17. Hairy get-up"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: APECOSTUME

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7A: "18. Wych ___ (tree type)"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any of various trees of the genus ulmus: important timber or shade trees
  • Similar words include: elm tree, elmwood
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ELM

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8A: "19. Miss Doolittle of "Pygmalion""

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ELIZA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

9A: "20. Civil rights activist Williams, an associate of Martin Luther King Jr."

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a minor hebrew prophet (8th century bc)
  • Similar words include: Book of Hosea
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HOSEA

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10A: "21. Splits apart"

7 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  • Similar words include: rive, adhere, cling
  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CLEAVES

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11A: "23. Annual coll. basketball competition"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NIT

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12A: "25. Class for some aspiring bilinguals, in brief"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ESL

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13A: "26. Led"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that to go or travel towards
  • Similar words include: lead, maneuver, guide
  • Opposite of: unheaded, headless
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HEADED

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14A: "27. Play casually, say"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that sound of strumming
  • Similar words include: thrum
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STRUM

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15A: "29. Like some kitchens"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EATIN

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16A: "30. Harps on"

8 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that to work at or to absurd length
  • Similar words include: belabour, belabor
  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BELABORS

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17A: "33. MacMurray of "Double Indemnity""

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: FRED

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18A: "34. Throw in at the end"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TAGON

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19A: "35. Pulls off"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the united states; created in 1977
  • Similar words include: answer, serve, doe
  • Opposite of: unmake
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DOES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

20A: "37. Jarring film transition to a new scene"

8 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SMASHCUT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

21A: "39. Sired"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that make children
  • Similar words include: father, get, engender
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BEGAT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

22A: "40. Give a hand?"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that building material used as siding or roofing
  • Similar words include: shake up, sway, waggle
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SHAKE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

23A: "41. Language of southern India"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a member of the people in southeastern india (andhra pradesh) who speak the telugu language
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TELUGU

Remember this word for future puzzles!

24A: "42. Sierra, e.g."

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: GMC

Remember this word for future puzzles!

25A: "45. "Nasty!""

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EWW

Remember this word for future puzzles!

26A: "46. Rainwater reservoir"

7 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
  • Similar words include: water tank, cisterna
  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CISTERN

Remember this word for future puzzles!

27A: "47. Duane ___ (New York-based pharmacy chain)"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: READE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

28A: "49. Figures in "Puss in Boots" and "Hop-o'-My-Thumb""

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a cruel wicked and inhuman person
  • Similar words include: fiend, devil, ogre
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OGRES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

29A: "51. Sickly-looking"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
  • Similar words include: sick, pallid, wide area network
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WAN

Remember this word for future puzzles!

30A: "52. "I don't care either way""

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ITSUPTOYOU

Remember this word for future puzzles!

31A: "54. Magician's accessory"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a strip of land projecting into a body of water
  • Similar words include: ness, mantle
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CAPE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

32A: "55. Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NEEDLEDROP

Remember this word for future puzzles!

33A: "56. "Your turn to speak""

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
  • Similar words include: terminated, all over, o'er
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OVER

Remember this word for future puzzles!

34A: "57. Difficult time for farmers"

9 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DRYSEASON

Remember this word for future puzzles!

35A: "58. Hot ___"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a state of confusion and disorderliness
  • Similar words include: kettle of fish, raft, mint
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MESS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Big name in meal prep kits 8
2D 2. "Tell me!" 9
3D 3. Line of attack? 9
4D 4. Cause of a boom 3
5D 5. Material for the blue eyebrows on the mask of Tutankhamen, in brief 5
6D 6. Mother of Don Juan 4
7D 7. Here goes nothing! 9
8D 8. Brian of ambient music 3
9D 9. Part of a bass in a jug band 7
10D 10. : 4
11D 11. Get new life out of 5
12D 12. Eponym for a lounge chair 5
13D 13. "I can't believe that price" bargain 5
14D 15. Made hay? 5
15D 19. Uniform 4
16D 22. Puma rival 6
17D 24. Setting for the graphic novel series "Persepolis" 4
18D 27. Transition 5
19D 28. Competitor of the early Chevrolet 490 6
20D 30. "Sticks" 9
21D 31. Dangerous ocean phenomenon 9
22D 32. Edible algae dubbed "green caviar" 9
23D 34. Break the ice? 4
24D 36. Knockouts 8
25D 38. Blind followers, informally 7
26D 39. Friend of Nancy Drew 4
27D 41. Moor 5
28D 42. Daily ___ 5
29D 43. Element of a poetry analysis, maybe 5
30D 44. Baseball's Stengel 5
31D 46. Sing like Michael Bublé 5
32D 48. Threads 4
33D 50. Food item whose name comes from the Greek for "turn" 4
34D 53. Occasion that may involve fine china 3
35D 54. Common end to an address 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Big name in meal prep kits"

8 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HOMECHEF

Remember this word for future puzzles!

2D: "2. "Tell me!""

9 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: IMALLEARS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

3D: "3. Line of attack?"

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LETMEATEM

Remember this word for future puzzles!

4D: "4. Cause of a boom"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene
  • Similar words include: trinitrotoluene
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TNT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

5D: "5. Material for the blue eyebrows on the mask of Tutankhamen, in brief"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LAPIS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

6D: "6. Mother of Don Juan"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: INEZ

Remember this word for future puzzles!

7D: "7. Here goes nothing!"

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: VACANTLOT

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8D: "8. Brian of ambient music"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ENO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

9D: "9. Part of a bass in a jug band"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed
  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WASHTUB

Remember this word for future puzzles!

10D: "10. :"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ISTO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

11D: "11. Get new life out of"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that use again after processing
  • Similar words include: reprocess, recycle
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: REUSE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

12D: "12. Eponym for a lounge chair"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)
  • Similar words include: Charles Eames
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: EAMES

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13D: "13. "I can't believe that price" bargain"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an advantageous purchase
  • Similar words include: bargain, slip, buy
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: STEAL

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14D: "15. Made hay?"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that make into a bale
  • Similar words include: bale
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: BALED

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15D: "19. Uniform"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
  • Similar words include: evening, even out, yet
  • Opposite of: uneven, odd
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Answer: EVEN

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16D: "22. Puma rival"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: ADIDAS

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17D: "24. Setting for the graphic novel series "Persepolis""

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a theocratic islamic republic in the middle east in western asia; iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as persia until 1935; rich in oil
  • Similar words include: Persia, Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: IRAN

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18D: "27. Transition"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the act of changing smoothly from one state or situation to another
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SEGUE

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19D: "28. Competitor of the early Chevrolet 490"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: MODELT

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20D: "30. "Sticks""

9 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a remote and undeveloped area
  • Similar words include: back country, boondocks, hinterland
  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: BACKWOODS

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21D: "31. Dangerous ocean phenomenon"

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: ROGUEWAVE

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22D: "32. Edible algae dubbed "green caviar""

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: SEAGRAPES

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23D: "34. Break the ice?"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
  • Similar words include: melting, thawing, melt
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: THAW

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24D: "36. Knockouts"

8 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a very attractive or seductive looking woman
  • Similar words include: mantrap, knockout, beauty
  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: STUNNERS

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25D: "38. Blind followers, informally"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: SHEEPLE

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26D: "39. Friend of Nancy Drew"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: BESS

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27D: "41. Moor"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: TIEUP

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28D: "42. Daily ___"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
  • Similar words include: cranch, travail, moil
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: GRIND

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29D: "43. Element of a poetry analysis, maybe"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the basic unit of length adopted under the systeme international d'unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
  • Similar words include: time, metre, beat
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: METER

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30D: "44. Baseball's Stengel"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: CASEY

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31D: "46. Sing like Michael Bublé"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that sing softly
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: CROON

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32D: "48. Threads"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that informal terms for clothing
  • Similar words include: threads, togs, dud
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: DUDS

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33D: "50. Food item whose name comes from the Greek for "turn""

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread
  • Similar words include: gyroscope
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: GYRO

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34D: "53. Occasion that may involve fine china"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
  • Similar words include: afternoon tea, Camellia sinensis, teatime
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TEA

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35D: "54. Common end to an address"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: COM

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35 Across Clues
35 Down Clues
70 Total Clues

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