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Monday, November 18, 2024

27403 Mon Nov 18, 2024 NYT by Rajeswari Rajamani

Across Clues :

1. Take a chill pill, 6. Welsh dog breed, 11. "Yuck!", 14. Self-evident truth, 15. Spheres of study, 16. July-August zodiac sign, 17. Personal bidding, in an idiom, 19. Part of a train … or an alternative to one, 20. ___ Scurry, first Black woman in the National Soccer Hall of Fame, 21. Museum info displayer, 23. Wee, informally, 24. ___ Moines, Iowa, 27. Take ___ (catch some Z's), 28. Who went "up the hill" in a nursery rhyme, 32. Glass fragment, 36. Suspend, 37. Great Plains tribe, 38. Speaking and pointing at objects, in a game of charades, 39. Mel in the Baseball Hall of Fame, 40. High-fives, basically, 41. Actor Guinness, 42. Ooze, 43. Spanish babies, 44. Two-player offensive sequence in basketball, 47. Instructional talk at an expo, informally, 48. Facility at many a luxury resort, 49. Doughnut shapes, mathematically speaking, 53. Steamy literary genre, 56. Maneuvered (through), as traffic, 58. Bit of cricket gear, 59. Like a hard-to-believe story, 62. Broadway, for one: Abbr, 63. Corrected with Ctrl+Z, 64. "Kate & ___" (1980s sitcom), 65. "Certainly!", 66. Religious factions, 67. Adheres to, as a deadline

Down Clues :

1. Synagogue leader, 2. Put forth, as effort, 3. Permitted by law, 4. Perfectly fine, 5. Marvel Comics mutant, 6. Real scoundrel, 7. Soldier of Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings", 8. "You ___ what you sow", 9. Like a brave knight, 10. One of more than 14,000 that make up Japan, 11. Iconic landmark in Yosemite Valley, 12. Partner of tear, 13. Boggle find, 18. Zippo, 22. Persuade with flattery, 25. Was bouncing off the walls?, 26. Performers of kickflips and boardslides, 28. Law school grads, in brief, 29. Subgenre for Lorde and Lana Del Rey, 30. Leisurely run, 31. "Sometimes ___ is more", 32. Finger-clicking sound, 33. Hindu festival of colors, 34. Amusing stories from a public speaker, 35. What goes up after a countdown?, 40. Weekend comedy show, for short, 42. Flavored ice treat, 45. ___ curiae (friend of the court), 46. On which croquet and cornhole are played, 49. On which Ping-Pong and air hockey are played, 50. Tiny egg, 51. Like the Olympic cauldron every four years, 52. Keeps the engine running, say, 53. Site where NWT = "New With Tags" and GU = "Gently Used", 54. Five-star review, 55. Rock band with an electric name, 57. Wax-coated cheese, 60. D.I.Y. purchase, 61. Distractions on many free apps

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 18, 2024

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

New York Times, Monday, November 18, 2024
New York Times, Monday, November 18, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Take a chill pill. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RELAX

    Possible Answer : loose, unbend, unwind, slow_down, loosen, unlax, slack, slacken, unstrain, slack_up, make_relaxed, loosen_up, decompress, relax

    Possible Opposite Answer : tense, stiffen, strain


  • The clue is 6. Welsh dog breed. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CORGI

    Possible Answer : corgi, Welsh_corgi


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

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

    The answer: EWW


  • The clue is 14. Self-evident truth. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AXIOM

    Possible Answer : maxim, axiom


  • The clue is 15. Spheres of study. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AREAS

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


  • The clue is 16. July-August zodiac sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEO

    Possible Answer : Leo, Leo_the_Lion, Lion


  • The clue is 17. Personal bidding, in an idiom. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BECKANDCALL


  • The clue is 19. Part of a train … or an alternative to one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAR

    Possible Answer : auto, automobile, motorcar, railcar, railway_car, gondola, cable_car, railroad_car, elevator_car, car, machine


  • The clue is 20. ___ Scurry, first Black woman in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BRIANA


  • The clue is 21. Museum info displayer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLACARD

    Possible Answer : bill, poster, posting, notice, card, placard


  • The clue is 23. Wee, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITTY


  • The clue is 24. ___ Moines, Iowa. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DES

    Possible Answer : diethylstilbestrol, diethylstilboestrol, DE, stilbesterol, diethylstilbesterol, DES, stilboestrol, First_State, Diamond_State, Delaware, stilbestrol


  • The clue is 27. Take ___ (catch some Z's). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANAP


  • The clue is 28. Who went "up the hill" in a nursery rhyme. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JACKANDJILL


  • The clue is 32. Glass fragment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHARD

    Possible Answer : fragment, shard, sherd


  • The clue is 36. Suspend. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALT

    Possible Answer : stanch, halting, arrest, halt, freeze, stay, block, stoppage, gimpy, crippled, stem, kibosh, staunch, game, hitch, hold, lame, check, stop

    Possible Opposite Answer : start


  • The clue is 37. Great Plains tribe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OTOE

    Possible Answer : Oto, Otoe


  • The clue is 38. Speaking and pointing at objects, in a game of charades. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONOS


  • The clue is 39. Mel in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OTT


  • The clue is 40. High-fives, basically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLAPS

    Possible Answer : slap, smack, smacking


  • The clue is 41. Actor Guinness. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALEC


  • The clue is 42. Ooze. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEEP

    Possible Answer : ooze, seep


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

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

    The answer: NENES


  • The clue is 44. Two-player offensive sequence in basketball. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PICKANDROLL


  • The clue is 47. Instructional talk at an expo, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEMO

    Possible Answer : demonstration, demonstrate, present, show, exhibit, demo


  • The clue is 48. Facility at many a luxury resort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPA

    Possible Answer : spa, watering_hole, health_club, watering_place, resort_hotel, health_spa


  • The clue is 49. Doughnut shapes, mathematically speaking. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TORI

    Possible Answer : torus, tore, toroid


  • The clue is 53. Steamy literary genre. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EROTICA

    Possible Answer : pornography, porno, erotica, smut, porn


  • The clue is 56. Maneuvered (through), as traffic. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WEAVED

    Possible Answer : wind, weave, waver, tissue, wander, interweave, thread, meander

    Possible Opposite Answer : unweave


  • The clue is 58. Bit of cricket gear. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAT

    Possible Answer : at-bat, bat, clobber, chiropteran, flutter, cream, drub, lick, thrash, squash_racket, cricket_bat, squash_racquet


  • The clue is 59. Like a hard-to-believe story. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COCKANDBULL


  • The clue is 62. Broadway, for one: Abbr. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AVE


  • The clue is 63. Corrected with Ctrl+Z. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNDID

    Possible Answer : loosen, unmake, unwrap, untie, undo

    Possible Opposite Answer : wrap, make


  • The clue is 64. "Kate & ___" (1980s sitcom). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLIE


  • The clue is 65. "Certainly!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YES

    Possible Answer : yes

    Possible Opposite Answer : no


  • The clue is 66. Religious factions. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SECTS

    Possible Answer : religious_sect, sect, religious_order, faction


  • The clue is 67. Adheres to, as a deadline. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MEETS

    Possible Answer : satisfy, encounter, assemble, match, run_across, fulfil, meet, get_together, conform_to, gather, fit, touch, fulfill, play, contact, forgather, suffer, see, come_across, take_on, run_into, receive, cope_with, sports_meeting, foregather, fill, converge, adjoin

    Possible Opposite Answer : diverge


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Synagogue leader. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RABBI

    Possible Answer: rabbi, Rabbi

  • The clue is 2. Put forth, as effort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXERT

    Possible Answer: maintain, wield, exercise, exert

  • The clue is 3. Permitted by law. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LICIT

    Possible Answer: lawful, legitimate, licit

    Possible Opposite Answer : illicit

  • The clue is 4. Perfectly fine. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AOKAY

  • The clue is 5. Marvel Comics mutant. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: XMAN

  • The clue is 6. Real scoundrel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAD

    Possible Answer: heel, bounder, cad, blackguard, computer-aided_design, CAD, hound, dog

  • The clue is 7. Soldier of Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORC

  • The clue is 8. "You ___ what you sow". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REAP

    Possible Answer: glean, reap, draw, harvest

  • The clue is 9. Like a brave knight. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GALLANT

    Possible Answer: dandy, fop, knightly, lofty, swell, majestic, proud, gallant, sheik, beau, chivalrous, clotheshorse, dude, fashion_plate, squire, dashing

  • The clue is 10. One of more than 14,000 that make up Japan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISLAND

    Possible Answer: island

  • The clue is 11. Iconic landmark in Yosemite Valley. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELCAPITAN

  • The clue is 12. Partner of tear. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WEAR

    Possible Answer: wear_down, break, endure, outwear, wear_out, assume, don, wearing, fatigue, habiliment, bust, article_of_clothing, fag_out, wear, wearable, wear_off, put_on, weary, clothing, hold_out, tire_out, fag, bear, tire, wear_thin, get_into, wear_upon, have_on, jade, fall_apart, vesture

    Possible Opposite Answer : refresh

  • The clue is 13. Boggle find. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WORD

    Possible Answer: news, countersign, Bible, word_of_honor, Holy_Writ, Son, Scripture, tidings, give_voice, Book, word, Logos, password, watchword, Word_of_God, Good_Book, formulate, parole, articulate, give-and-take, Holy_Scripture, phrase, Word, discussion, intelligence, Christian_Bible

  • The clue is 18. Zippo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NADA

    Possible Answer: aught, nix, zero, nil, cipher, cypher, naught, zip, goose_egg, null, zippo, nada, zilch, nothing

  • The clue is 22. Persuade with flattery. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAJOLE

    Possible Answer: sweet-talk, inveigle, cajole, palaver, wheedle, blarney, coax

  • The clue is 25. Was bouncing off the walls?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECHOED

    Possible Answer: reverberate, repeat, ring, resound, echo, recall

  • The clue is 26. Performers of kickflips and boardslides. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SKATERS

    Possible Answer: skater

  • The clue is 28. Law school grads, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JDS

  • The clue is 29. Subgenre for Lorde and Lana Del Rey. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALTPOP

  • The clue is 30. Leisurely run. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOPE

    Possible Answer: canter, trot, lope, jog

  • The clue is 31. "Sometimes ___ is more". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LESS

    Possible Answer: to_a_lesser_extent, less

    Possible Opposite Answer : more

  • The clue is 32. Finger-clicking sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNAP

    Possible Answer: snatch_up, crack, grab, snap, snatch, shot, lose_it, snap_fastener, bust, ginger_snap, picnic, catch, duck_soup, cracking, piece_of_cake, snapshot, shoot, break_down, photograph, elasticity, centering, snap_bean, pushover, snarl, gingersnap, ginger_nut, child's_play, tear, click, press_stud, walkover, rupture, cinch, flick, breeze

    Possible Opposite Answer : inelasticity

  • The clue is 33. Hindu festival of colors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOLI

  • The clue is 34. Amusing stories from a public speaker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANECDOTES

    Possible Answer: anecdote

  • The clue is 35. What goes up after a countdown?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROCKET

    Possible Answer: skyrocket, projectile, roquette, rocket, garden_rocket, arugula, rocket_salad, Eruca_vesicaria_sativa, Eruca_sativa, rocket_engine

  • The clue is 40. Weekend comedy show, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNL

  • The clue is 42. Flavored ice treat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNOCONE

  • The clue is 45. ___ curiae (friend of the court). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMICUS

  • The clue is 46. On which croquet and cornhole are played. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAWN

    Possible Answer: lawn

  • The clue is 49. On which Ping-Pong and air hockey are played. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TABLE

    Possible Answer: shelve, prorogue, table, tabular_array, hold_over, tabularise, put_over, put_off, set_back, mesa, remit, tabularize, postpone, tabulate, defer, board

  • The clue is 50. Tiny egg. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OVULE

    Possible Answer: ovule

  • The clue is 51. Like the Olympic cauldron every four years. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RELIT

  • The clue is 52. Keeps the engine running, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDLES

    Possible Answer: stagnate, laze, tick_over, idle, slug

    Possible Opposite Answer : work, run

  • The clue is 53. Site where NWT = "New With Tags" and GU = "Gently Used". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EBAY

  • The clue is 54. Five-star review. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAVE

    Possible Answer: rabbit_on, gush, mouth_off, rant, spout, rave, jabber

  • The clue is 55. Rock band with an electric name. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACDC

  • The clue is 57. Wax-coated cheese. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDAM

    Possible Answer: Edam

  • The clue is 60. D.I.Y. purchase. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KIT

    Possible Answer: outfit, kit, kit_up, kit_out

  • The clue is 61. Distractions on many free apps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADS

    Possible Answer: advert, advertising, advertisement, advertizement, advertizing, ad

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Monday, December 9, 2024

27422 Mon Dec 09, 2024 NYT by Elliot Caroll

NYT Crosswords: December 09, 2024

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

New York Times, Monday, December 9, 2024
New York Times, Monday, December 9, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Discontinued Apple music player. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IPOD

    Possible Answer : iPod


  • The clue is 5. Baker's amts.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TSPS


  • The clue is 9. Iranian language. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FARSI

    Possible Answer : Farsi, Persian


  • The clue is 14. Shania Twain's "That Don't Impress Me ___". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MUCH

    Possible Answer : practically, a_lot, a_great_deal, very_much, often, a_good_deal, lots, much

    Possible Opposite Answer : little


  • The clue is 15. Backboard attachment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOOP

    Possible Answer : wicket, basketball_hoop, hoop, ring, basket


  • The clue is 16. "Break the ice" or "break a leg". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDIOM

    Possible Answer : idiom, parlance, dialect, phrasal_idiom, accent, artistic_style, set_phrase, idiomatic_expression, phrase


  • The clue is 17. "Guilty," e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLEA

    Possible Answer : plea, supplication


  • The clue is 18. Upper hand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDGE

    Possible Answer : butt_against, border, adjoin, march, boundary, bound, sharpness, inch, edge, butt, butt_on, abut


  • The clue is 19. Accept eagerly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAPUP


  • The clue is 20. Cocktail made with Southern Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto and orange juice. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

    The answer: ALABAMASLAMMER


  • The clue is 23. Give a positive or negative charge. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IONIZE

    Possible Answer : ionize, ionise


  • The clue is 24. Flat-screen TV type, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LCD

    Possible Answer : liquid_crystal_display, LCD


  • The clue is 25. Drs.' colleagues. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RNS

    Possible Answer : radon, Rn, registered_nurse, atomic_number_86, RN


  • The clue is 26. Subdivision. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNIT

    Possible Answer : unit_of_measurement, social_unit, unit, building_block, whole


  • The clue is 29. Relax, or a place to relax. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOUNGE

    Possible Answer : couch, tarry, waiting_room, loaf, linger, sofa, lurk, lounge, loiter, footle, mill_about, hang_around, mess_about, waiting_area, lollygag, lallygag, mill_around


  • The clue is 34. Crinkly kitchen wrap. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: ALUMINUMFOIL


  • The clue is 36. Prank on the public. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOAX

    Possible Answer : fraud, put-on, play_a_joke_on, dupery, humbug, pull_someone's_leg, hoax, fraudulence


  • The clue is 39. Actor Daniel ___ Kim. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DAE


  • The clue is 40. Assns.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORGS


  • The clue is 41. Writer, director and co-star of "Defending Your Life," 1991. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: ALBERTBROOKS


  • The clue is 46. Capital of the Bahamas. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NASSAU

    Possible Answer : capital_of_the_Bahamas, Nassau


  • The clue is 47. Green Gables girl. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANNE

    Possible Answer : Anne


  • The clue is 48. Passé. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLD

    Possible Answer : erstwhile, Old, old, older, previous, onetime, former, sure-enough, sometime, quondam, one-time, honest-to-god, honest-to-goodness

    Possible Opposite Answer : young, new


  • The clue is 51. Stephen Colbert's network. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CBS


  • The clue is 53. ___ Babies (stuffed toys). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEANIE

    Possible Answer : beanie, beany


  • The clue is 55. 1986 hit song for Paul Simon ... or an instruction from the starts of 20-, 34- and 41-Across?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

    The answer: YOUCANCALLMEAL


  • The clue is 60. Pianist's pace. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEMPO

    Possible Answer : tempo, pace, pacing


  • The clue is 61. Predator sometimes called the "wolf of the sea". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORCA

    Possible Answer : killer_whale, sea_wolf, Orcinus_orca, grampus, orca, killer


  • The clue is 62. "To write is human, to ___ is divine": Stephen King. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDIT

    Possible Answer : edit_out, cut, blue-pencil, delete, redact, edit


  • The clue is 63. $100, in slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUNDO


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

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

    The answer: RUTS

    Possible Answer : heat, furrow, estrus, groove, oestrus, rut

    Possible Opposite Answer : anestrus


  • The clue is 65. Grp. whose logo features an orbiting spacecraft. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NASA

    Possible Answer : National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration, NASA


  • The clue is 66. The "U" of 22-Down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNION

    Possible Answer : North, trade_union, coupling, Union, unification, sexual_union, uniting, union, pairing, join, wedlock, spousal_relationship, conglutination, brotherhood, trades_union, conjugation, matrimony, mating, jointure, Federal, sum, marriage, labor_union

    Possible Opposite Answer : disunion, nonunion, separation


  • The clue is 67. Sign in a parking garage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXIT

    Possible Answer : perish, kick_the_bucket, snuff_it, pass_away, passing, go, go_out, going, leave, cash_in_one's_chips, outlet, conk, drop_dead, choke, decease, get_out, release, buy_the_farm, give-up_the_ghost, expire, exit, expiration, croak, pass, pop_off, issue, departure, die, way_out, loss

    Possible Opposite Answer : be_born, enter


  • The clue is 68. Some food additives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DYES

    Possible Answer : dye, dyestuff


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Cause damage to. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMPAIR

    Possible Answer: deflower, spoil, impair, vitiate, mar

  • The clue is 2. Like many comfy pants. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PULLON

  • The clue is 3. Vast blue expanses. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCEANS

    Possible Answer: ocean, sea

  • The clue is 4. Abu ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DHABI

  • The clue is 5. 2022 dark comedy that satirized haute cuisine. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THEMENU

  • The clue is 6. Bubbly beverage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SODA

    Possible Answer: pop, soda_water, sal_soda, tonic, sodium_carbonate, soda, soda_ash, washing_soda, soda_pop

  • The clue is 7. Collectible cardboard caps of the 1990s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POGS

  • The clue is 8. Compete in a bee. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPELL

    Possible Answer: spell, while, import, trance, enchantment, magical_spell, charm, tour, piece, magic_spell, write, go, spell_out, patch, turn

    Possible Opposite Answer : unspell

  • The clue is 9. The movie industry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FILMDOM

    Possible Answer: filmdom, screenland, screen

  • The clue is 10. Politician Schiff or Kinzinger. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADAM

    Possible Answer: XTC, ecstasy, Robert_Adam, disco_biscuit, X, go, cristal, hug_drug, Adam

  • The clue is 11. Like yellow bananas. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIPE

    Possible Answer: ripe, good, mature, right, advanced

    Possible Opposite Answer : green

  • The clue is 12. Like lemons. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOUR

    Possible Answer: rancid, acetify, off-key, morose, dark, work, false, moody, saturnine, glowering, tartness, acidulate, glum, sour, sourness, sullen, acidify, turn, acidity, dour, ferment, turned, off

    Possible Opposite Answer : sweeten, sweet

  • The clue is 13. Little hell-raiser. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMP

    Possible Answer: rapscallion, imp, rascal, pixy, elf, hob, scalawag, gremlin, brownie, scallywag, scamp, pixie, monkey

  • The clue is 21. Blue, in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AZUL

  • The clue is 22. Free speech grp.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACLU

  • The clue is 27. Online source for cinephiles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMDB

  • The clue is 28. Bejeweled topper. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIARA

    Possible Answer: tiara

  • The clue is 30. Sci-fi vehicles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UFOS

    Possible Answer: UFO, flying_saucer, unidentified_flying_object

  • The clue is 31. "We can neither confirm ___ deny that this is our first tweet" (how @CIA opened its Twitter account). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOR

  • The clue is 32. Short-term engagement. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIG

    Possible Answer: fizgig, gig, fishgig, spear, lance

  • The clue is 33. Chi-town trains. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELS

    Possible Answer: elevated_railroad, elevated, altitude, el, ALT, overhead_railway, EL, elevation, elevated_railway

  • The clue is 34. x and y, on a graph. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AXES

    Possible Answer: Axis, axis_of_rotation, ax, bloc, axe, axis_vertebra, axis

  • The clue is 35. Highlighter-colored. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEON

    Possible Answer: Ne, atomic_number_10, neon

  • The clue is 36. Chinese dynasty during which paper was invented. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAN

    Possible Answer: Han_dynasty, Han

  • The clue is 37. Hello, in Portuguese. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLA

    Possible Answer: ola, olla

  • The clue is 38. Six-pack muscles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABS

    Possible Answer: BA, Ab, Av, ab, abdominal, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, group_AB, abdominal_muscle, Bachelor_of_Arts, ABS, Artium_Baccalaurens, type_AB, AB

  • The clue is 42. Trash-loving critter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RACCOON

    Possible Answer: raccoon, racoon

  • The clue is 43. What's deep in a pit?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TUBA

    Possible Answer: sousaphone, tuba, bass_horn

  • The clue is 44. Subjected to public condemnation, in modern slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONBLAST

  • The clue is 45. Ship's spine. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KEEL

    Possible Answer: swag, stagger, reel, careen, lurch, keel

  • The clue is 48. Eventually. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONEDAY

  • The clue is 49. Work together (with). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIAISE

    Possible Answer: intermediate, mediate, arbitrate, liaise, intercede

  • The clue is 50. These upper- and lowercase Greek letters: Δ δ. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DELTAS

    Possible Answer: delta

  • The clue is 52. Apt rhyme for "bore". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNORE

    Possible Answer: stertor, snoring, snore, saw_wood, saw_logs

  • The clue is 54. Change, as a bill or a will. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMEND

    Possible Answer: meliorate, improve, remediate, better, ameliorate, rectify, remedy, amend, repair

    Possible Opposite Answer : worsen

  • The clue is 55. Steven ___, Oscar-nominated actor for "Minari". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YEUN

  • The clue is 56. Prefix meaning "everything". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OMNI

  • The clue is 57. Hairstyle that's swept. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UPDO

  • The clue is 58. Pivotal point. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRUX

    Possible Answer: crux_of_the_matter, crux, Crux_Australis, Crux, Southern_Cross

  • The clue is 59. Play opener. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACTI

  • The clue is 60. Two after Tue.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THU

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Trivia Week 2 May 13, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 May 13, 2026 - Daily Answers

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

Popular Puzzles: May 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | September 01 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | October 22 2019 NYT Clues Solutions |

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for May 13, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date May 13, 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 43. Conscious of systemic societal problems
2 Across 52. Beauty supply chain
3 Across 62. It was discovered by the Curies
4 Across 54. Under the weather
5 Across 24. *Number of years between Summer Olympics
6 Across 66. Guileful
7 Across 19. Order to relax
8 Across 15. Wasabi-coated tidbit, maybe
9 Across 23. ___ mater
10 Across 67. Drink with junmai and nigori variants

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: "43. Conscious of systemic societal problems"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal WOKE

2 Across: "52. Beauty supply chain"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ULTA

3 Across: "62. It was discovered by the Curies"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: R____M

Answer:

Click to reveal RADIUM

4 Across: "54. Under the weather"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ILL

5 Across: "24. *Number of years between Summer Olympics"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 12 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: D__________L

Answer:

Click to reveal DOLLARSYMBOL

6 Across: "66. Guileful"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SLY

7 Across: "19. Order to relax"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ATEASE

8 Across: "15. Wasabi-coated tidbit, maybe"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PEA

9 Across: "23. ___ mater"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ALMA

10 Across: "67. Drink with junmai and nigori variants"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SAKE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 24. College faculty head
2 Down 27. Real grind
3 Down 56. Strings of yore
4 Down 28. Seville snack
5 Down 55. Garlic relative
6 Down 54. Retail outlet with a store map at its entrance
7 Down 2. Wheel assembly component
8 Down 61. Fixtures at sports bars
9 Down 50. Tree "houses"
10 Down 45. Smooth and glossy

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "24. College faculty head"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DEAN

2 Down: "27. Real grind"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SLOG

3 Down: "56. Strings of yore"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LYRE

4 Down: "28. Seville snack"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TAPA

5 Down: "55. Garlic relative"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: L__K

Answer:

Click to reveal LEEK

6 Down: "54. Retail outlet with a store map at its entrance"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IKEA

7 Down: "2. Wheel assembly component"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AXLE

8 Down: "61. Fixtures at sports bars"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TVS

9 Down: "50. Tree "houses""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NESTS

10 Down: "45. Smooth and glossy"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SATINY

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 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?

No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?

Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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Last Updated: May 13, 2026 at 06:37 AM

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Saturday, August 22, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 August 22, 2026 - Solved

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 22, 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!

Popular Puzzles: October 07 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | October 23 2019 NYT Clues Solutions | NYT Crossword Across October 31 2025 |

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 22, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, August 22, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date August 22, 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 51. Many a guest writer's piece
2 Across 62. Acknowledged
3 Across 48. Follow around
4 Across 58. Tied up with?
5 Across 20. From scratch
6 Across 15. "Hello?" follower
7 Across 50. Portal released concurrently with Windows 95
8 Across 38. "Lemme think ..."
9 Across 63. "Relax, it'll be fine"
10 Across 42. Name shared by the locales of University of South Carolina and the University of Missouri

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "51. Many a guest writer's piece"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OPED

2 Across: "62. Acknowledged"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SEEN

3 Across: "48. Follow around"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SHADOW

4 Across: "58. Tied up with?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DREW

5 Across: "20. From scratch"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANEW

6 Across: "15. "Hello?" follower"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANYONEHOME

7 Across: "50. Portal released concurrently with Windows 95"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MSN

8 Across: "38. "Lemme think ...""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UHH

9 Across: "63. "Relax, it'll be fine""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D________S

Answer:

Click to reveal DONTSTRESS

10 Across: "42. Name shared by the locales of University of South Carolina and the University of Missouri"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: C______A

Answer:

Click to reveal COLUMBIA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 49. Maker of the Hacky Sack and Hula-Hoop
2 Down 33. Iconic hairstyle of Jane Fonda and Stevie Nicks
3 Down 4. Analytical graphic that divides data into quartiles
4 Down 7. Author Silverstein
5 Down 10. Crisco competitor
6 Down 24. Smoking events, for short
7 Down 44. Subcompact vehicle
8 Down 12. "Absolutely, positively!"
9 Down 46. Contract winner, typically
10 Down 27. Francis's successor

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "49. Maker of the Hacky Sack and Hula-Hoop"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal WHAMO

2 Down: "33. Iconic hairstyle of Jane Fonda and Stevie Nicks"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SHAG

3 Down: "4. Analytical graphic that divides data into quartiles"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: B_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal BOXPLOT

4 Down: "7. Author Silverstein"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SHEL

5 Down: "10. Crisco competitor"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: W____N

Answer:

Click to reveal WESSON

6 Down: "24. Smoking events, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BBQS

7 Down: "44. Subcompact vehicle"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: M_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal MINICAR

8 Down: "12. "Absolutely, positively!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: Y________T

Answer:

Click to reveal YESNODOUBT

9 Down: "46. Contract winner, typically"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: L____D

Answer:

Click to reveal LOWBID

10 Down: "27. Francis's successor"

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

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 52 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 4?

No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Good Trivia Week 4 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 4?

Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

Last Updated: August 22, 2026 at 04:01 AM

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