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Monday, October 12, 2026

Trivia Week 2 October 12, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 12, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, October 12, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 12, 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 2 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

Standard Mini size again: 5 across, 5 down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This One Fast

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

Quick Facts

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	41. "No ___, no foul"
2 Across	22. Mail carrier's assignment: Abbr.
3 Across	1. "Let's not forget ..."
4 Across	58. Positioned precariously ... or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found
5 Across	66. ___ off (miffed)
6 Across	18. God with a bow and arrow
7 Across	48. Furious
8 Across	30. Quick kiss
9 Across	13. Close by
10 Across	20. Investment option for old age, in brief

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "41. "No ___, no foul""

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
Short form / acronym territory here.
First letter's a 'H', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HARM

2 Across: "22. Mail carrier's assignment: Abbr."

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You're looking for 3 letters.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RTE

3 Across: "1. "Let's not forget ...""

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Close enough in meaning: besides.
Pattern-wise it looks like: A__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALSO

4 Across: "58. Positioned precariously ... or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found"

Hints:

First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'B'.
It's a 10-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OUTONALIMB

5 Across: "66. ___ off (miffed)"

Hints:

Starts with 'T', ends with 'D'.
You could also think of it as "tee up."
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEED

6 Across: "18. God with a bow and arrow"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: E__S
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'S'.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EROS

7 Across: "48. Furious"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'D'.
Count on 3 letters here.
Think of it this way — roused to anger; - Mark Twain.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAD

8 Across: "30. Quick kiss"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'K'.
'lot' points in the same direction.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PECK

9 Across: "13. Close by"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: N__R
Close enough in meaning: about.
Basically, move towards.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NEAR

10 Across: "20. Investment option for old age, in brief"

Hints:

Starts with 'I', ends with 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Close enough in meaning: anger.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IRA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	24. ___ Marian, Robin Hood's beloved
2 Down	26. Sound from the horse's mouth
3 Down	36. Follows an order
4 Down	4. "Citizen Kane" director Welles
5 Down	60. Anxious condition, in brief
6 Down	50. Give a leg up
7 Down	57. Residue on a grill
8 Down	6. Astounded state
9 Down	55. Squid's defensive output
10 Down	12. City map next to a state map, e.g.

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "24. ___ Marian, Robin Hood's beloved"

Hints:

First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'D'.
Close enough in meaning: maiden.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAID

2 Down: "26. Sound from the horse's mouth"

Hints:

'whicker' points in the same direction.
First letter's a 'N', last letter's a 'H'.
If that helps, the shape is: N___H

Answer:

Click to reveal

NEIGH

3 Down: "36. Follows an order"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: O___S
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'S'.
Close enough in meaning: obey.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OBEYS

4 Down: "4. "Citizen Kane" director Welles"

Hints:

Count on 5 letters here.
Starts with 'O', ends with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORSON

5 Down: "60. Anxious condition, in brief"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OCD

6 Down: "50. Give a leg up"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "hike."
It's a 5-letter word.
First letter's a 'B', last letter's a 'T'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOOST

7 Down: "57. Residue on a grill"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'H'.
In plain terms: the residue that remains when something is burned.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASH

8 Down: "6. Astounded state"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Think of it this way — an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration.
Close enough in meaning: fear.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AWE

9 Down: "55. Squid's defensive output"

Hints:

Starts with 'I', ends with 'K'.
Basically, a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

INK

10 Down: "12. City map next to a state map, e.g."

Hints:

You could also think of it as "gusset."
Blank it out and you get: I___T
Count on 5 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

INSET

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

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

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When does the Trivia Week 2 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 2 take me?

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

Is Trivia Week 2 free to play?

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

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 2?

It mostly comes down to recognizing common short answers and catching puns fast. The rest is just reps.

Does Trivia Week 2 get harder as the week goes on?

Difficulty shifts through the week; expect Monday to be gentle and Saturday to bite a bit more.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword June 15, 2026 Answers

NYT Mini Trivia Week 3 June 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!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for June 15, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, June 15, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	June 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

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
Best time to play: During a coffee break
Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	16. Was a passenger
2 Across	67. Boxing or bowling
3 Across	52. Semihard cheese of North Holland
4 Across	22. Make up for past transgressions
5 Across	27. Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store?
6 Across	36. GPS suggestion: Abbr.
7 Across	20. Brief moment
8 Across	65. End of a fishing line
9 Across	37. Sites with remains of mammoths
10 Across	56. It literally takes ages

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: "16. Was a passenger"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: R__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

RODE

2 Across: "67. Boxing or bowling"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: S___T

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPORT

3 Across: "52. Semihard cheese of North Holland"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: E__M

Answer:

Click to reveal

EDAM

4 Across: "22. Make up for past transgressions"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATONE

5 Across: "27. Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 12 letters
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'X'
Word pattern: J__________X

Answer:

Click to reveal

JACKINTHEBOX

6 Across: "36. GPS suggestion: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

RTE

7 Across: "20. Brief moment"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
Another word like this: unsweet

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEC

8 Across: "65. End of a fishing line"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LURE

9 Across: "37. Sites with remains of mammoths"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TARPITS

10 Across: "56. It literally takes ages"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EON

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	55. Soft, warm, tingly feeling, in brief
2 Down	61. High-five alternative
3 Down	60. Green-lights
4 Down	5. White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean
5 Down	7. Condition that may be treated with meds like Concerta
6 Down	10. False reason given for doing something
7 Down	18. Not take "no" for an answer
8 Down	27. Site that might contain saved cookies?
9 Down	6. Fire truck attachment
10 Down	12. Natural paradises

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "55. Soft, warm, tingly feeling, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASMR

2 Down: "61. High-five alternative"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

DAP

3 Down: "60. Green-lights"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: OK

Answer:

Click to reveal

OKS

4 Down: "5. White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: S____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPLEEN

5 Down: "7. Condition that may be treated with meds like Concerta"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: A__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADHD

6 Down: "10. False reason given for doing something"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: P_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

PRETEXT

7 Down: "18. Not take "no" for an answer"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: I____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

INSIST

8 Down: "27. Site that might contain saved cookies?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'R'
Another word like this: jarful

Answer:

Click to reveal

JAR

9 Down: "6. Fire truck attachment"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: H__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

HOSE

10 Down: "12. Natural paradises"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

EDENS

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 52 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

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.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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

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

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

About Today's Puzzle

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

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 16, 2025
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
Best time to play: During a coffee break
Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

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

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BLACKCARD

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALLABOARD

3 Across: "14. Pub pintful"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALE

4 Across: "61. Shade akin to cream"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BEIGE

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESTELLA

6 Across: "35. Office paper fastener"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

CLIP

7 Across: "43. Japanese soup flavoring"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

MISO

8 Across: "68. Hwy."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

RTE

9 Across: "59. Monk's hood"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

COWL

10 Across: "23. Barbie's boyfriend"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

KEN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

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

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "2. Bold poker bet"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALLIN

2 Down: "7. Premature"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EARLY

3 Down: "52. "Se ___ español""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

HABLA

4 Down: "36. ___ favor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

POR

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

UBER

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

WHO

7 Down: "64. Place to park"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOT

8 Down: "62. Republicans, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

GOP

9 Down: "40. Behind"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LATE

10 Down: "55. Chicago airport"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OHARE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

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

How fast should I be able to solve it?

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

Do I need to pay to play?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

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

Saturday, June 27, 2026

XWordHint Crossword Answers June 27, 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.

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Moderate

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. "Delightful!"	10
2A	11. Cock-a-hoop	4
3A	15. "What if we just ... didn't?"	10
4A	16. Dancer's restraint?	4
5A	17. Kitchen project with minimal cleanup	10
6A	18. City on India's "golden triangle" tourism circuit	4
7A	19. Castaway's place, perhaps	10
8A	20. Alternative to Word	4
9A	21. GPS calculation: Abbr.	3
10A	22. Gavrila Derzhavin's "God," e.g.	3
11A	24. Word repeated in a fit of disbelief	3
12A	25. "That way ..."	4
13A	28. He's credited as the director of photography for the 1967 film "Magical Mystery Tour"	10
14A	32. Female lobster	3
15A	33. On the topic of	4
16A	34. Hindu rule of living	5
17A	35. U-Haul competitor	5
18A	37. GPS calculation: Abbr.	3
19A	39. Some choppers	5
20A	40. Give credit for	5
21A	41. Wee, informally	4
22A	43. "Your point being ...?"	3
23A	44. Defense council?	10
24A	47. ___ climbing a tree (Sichuan noodle dish)	4
25A	48. Musical group that went on hiatus in 2022 so its members could serve in the military	3
26A	49. British ___ (colonial rule of India)	3
27A	50. Lead-in to -ology, for the study of the atmosphere	3
28A	52. Doesn't sit by	4
29A	54. A bit stale, say	10
30A	60. British buddy	4
31A	61. Hit the hay, to a toddler	10
32A	62. Its tail blows in the wind	4
33A	63. "It's just me here"	10
34A	64. Worry, worry, worry	4
35A	65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time	10

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. "Delightful!""

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: WHATATREAT

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2A: "11. Cock-a-hoop"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that any of numerous plants of the genus gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and south africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
Similar words include: gladiolus, sword lily, beaming
Opposite of: sad

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Answer: GLAD

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3A: "15. "What if we just ... didn't?""

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: HOWABOUTNO

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4A: "16. Dancer's restraint?"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
Similar words include: draw rein, harness, rein in
Pattern: ____

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Answer: REIN

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5A: "17. Kitchen project with minimal cleanup"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: ONEPOTMEAL

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6A: "18. City on India's "golden triangle" tourism circuit"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a city in northern india; former capital of the mogul empire; site of the taj mahal
Pattern: ____

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Answer: AGRA

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7A: "19. Castaway's place, perhaps"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: DESERTISLE

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8A: "20. Alternative to Word"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a licensed medical practitioner
Similar words include: Dr., MD, doctor
Pattern: ____

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Answer: DOCS

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9A: "21. GPS calculation: Abbr."

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: RTE

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10A: "22. Gavrila Derzhavin's "God," e.g."

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
Pattern: ___

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Answer: ODE

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11A: "24. Word repeated in a fit of disbelief"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that and nothing more
Similar words include: merely, only, simply
Pattern: ___

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Answer: BUT

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12A: "25. "That way ...""

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an aromatic gum resin obtained from various arabian or east african trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
Similar words include: therefore, gum olibanum, hence
Pattern: ____

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Answer: THUS

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13A: "28. He's credited as the director of photography for the 1967 film "Magical Mystery Tour""

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: RINGOSTARR

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14A: "32. Female lobster"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that adult female chicken
Similar words include: biddy
Pattern: ___

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Answer: HEN

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15A: "33. On the topic of"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ASTO

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16A: "34. Hindu rule of living"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a rule or aphorism in sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization
Pattern: _____

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Answer: SUTRA

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17A: "35. U-Haul competitor"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: RYDER

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18A: "37. GPS calculation: Abbr."

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional basque party; want to create an independent homeland in spain's western pyrenees
Similar words include: Basque Homeland and Freedom, Basque Fatherland and Liberty, Euskadi ta Askatasuna
Pattern: ___

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Answer: ETA

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19A: "39. Some choppers"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: AXMEN

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20A: "40. Give credit for"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: OWETO

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21A: "41. Wee, informally"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ITSY

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22A: "43. "Your point being ...?""

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: AND

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23A: "44. Defense council?"

10 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: WARCABINET

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24A: "47. ___ climbing a tree (Sichuan noodle dish)"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
Similar words include: pismire, emmet, ant
Pattern: ____

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Answer: ANTS

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25A: "48. Musical group that went on hiatus in 2022 so its members could serve in the military"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: BTS

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26A: "49. British ___ (colonial rule of India)"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that british dominion over india (1757-1947)
Pattern: ___

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Answer: RAJ

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27A: "50. Lead-in to -ology, for the study of the atmosphere"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: AER

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28A: "52. Doesn't sit by"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ's ascension to paul's sojourn at rome
Similar words include: act as, bit, human activity
Opposite of: refrain

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Answer: ACTS

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29A: "54. A bit stale, say"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: GETTINGOLD

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30A: "60. British buddy"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a boy or man
Similar words include: crack, blighter, cuss
Pattern: ____

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Answer: CHAP

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31A: "61. Hit the hay, to a toddler"

10 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: GOBEDDYBYE

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32A: "62. Its tail blows in the wind"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
Pattern: ____

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Answer: KITE

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33A: "63. "It's just me here""

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: IMALLALONE

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34A: "64. Worry, worry, worry"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that agitation resulting from active worry
Similar words include: swither, grudge, lather
Pattern: ____

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Answer: STEW

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35A: "65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: EARLYTEENS

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Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. "___ have thought?!"	4
2D	2. Sharpen	4
3D	3. Moves a lot	4
4D	4. Wanes, with "off"	6
5D	5. Command from space command	5
6D	6. Walks with a wobble	7
7D	7. Persian poet who wrote the "Masnavi"	4
8D	8. "Qui ___-vous?" (French for "Who are you?")	4
9D	9. Kind of clock	6
10D	10. City between Madrid and Ciudad Real	6
11D	11. Person congratulated in a yard sign, maybe	4
12D	12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape	10
13D	13. That blows!	10
14D	14. Things analyzed in some forensic tests	10
15D	23. Many a political piece	5
16D	25. Homages to a prior era	10
17D	26. "Look where you're going!"	10
18D	27. Deliberately downplay	10
19D	29. Suffix with urban	3
20D	30. Out	5
21D	31. Prom night rental	3
22D	33. Like a fired-up sports crowd	5
23D	36. Multipurpose shortening?	3
24D	38. Put away	3
25D	42. In a quietly dignified way	7
26D	45. Plastic item in a lunchbox	6
27D	46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race"	6
28D	47. Diamond pattern	6
29D	51. Finish up by	5
30D	53. Eject	4
31D	55. Way up a mountain, perhaps	4
32D	56. "Do ___ ..."	4
33D	57. Light wind?	4
34D	58. Super Bowl X M.V.P. ___ Swann	4
35D	59. Diamond edges?	4

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. "___ have thought?!""

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: WHOD

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2D: "2. Sharpen"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
Similar words include: perfect
Pattern: ____

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Answer: HONE

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3D: "3. Moves a lot"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
Similar words include: fear, awe, reverence
Pattern: ____

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Answer: AWES

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4D: "4. Wanes, with "off""

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a convex shape that narrows toward a point
Similar words include: point, wick, sharpen
Pattern: ______

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Answer: TAPERS

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5D: "5. Command from space command"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed
Pattern: _____

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Answer: ABORT

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6D: "6. Walks with a wobble"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
Similar words include: teeter, dodder, waddle
Pattern: _______

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Answer: TOTTERS

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7D: "7. Persian poet who wrote the "Masnavi""

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: RUMI

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8D: "8. "Qui ___-vous?" (French for "Who are you?")"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ETES

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9D: "9. Kind of clock"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that something having the property of being analogous to something else
Similar words include: linear, parallel, analogue
Opposite of: digital

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Answer: ANALOG

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10D: "10. City between Madrid and Ciudad Real"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an industrial city in northwestern ohio on lake erie
Pattern: ______

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Answer: TOLEDO

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11D: "11. Person congratulated in a yard sign, maybe"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that one-hundredth of a right angle
Similar words include: graduate, alumnus, alumna
Pattern: ____

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Answer: GRAD

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12D: "12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape"

10 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: LEGOBATMAN

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13D: "13. That blows!"

10 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: AIRCURRENT

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14D: "14. Things analyzed in some forensic tests"

10 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: DNASTRANDS

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15D: "23. Many a political piece"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an analytic or interpretive literary composition
Similar words include: attempt, seek, assay
Pattern: _____

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Answer: ESSAY

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16D: "25. Homages to a prior era"

10 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism
Similar words include: throwback, reversion, atavism
Pattern: __________

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Answer: THROWBACKS

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17D: "26. "Look where you're going!""

10 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: HEYWATCHIT

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18D: "27. Deliberately downplay"

10 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that represent as less significant or important
Similar words include: minimize, minimise, downplay
Opposite of: overstate

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Answer: UNDERSTATE

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19D: "29. Suffix with urban"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: ITE

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20D: "30. Out"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: NOTIN

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21D: "31. Prom night rental"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that semiformal evening dress for men
Similar words include: black tie, tuxedo, dinner jacket
Pattern: ___

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Answer: TUX

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22D: "33. Like a fired-up sports crowd"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: AROAR

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23D: "36. Multipurpose shortening?"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: ETC

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24D: "38. Put away"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
Similar words include: eat, use up, deplete
Pattern: ___

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Answer: ATE

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25D: "42. In a quietly dignified way"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that in a grave and sober manner
Similar words include: soberly, gravely
Pattern: _______

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Answer: STAIDLY

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26D: "45. Plastic item in a lunchbox"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: BAGGIE

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27D: "46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race""

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: IJEOMA

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28D: "47. Diamond pattern"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
Similar words include: argyll
Pattern: ______

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Answer: ARGYLE

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29D: "51. Finish up by"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: ENDAT

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30D: "53. Eject"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Similar words include: spit, chuck, purge
Opposite of: keep down

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Answer: SPEW

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31D: "55. Way up a mountain, perhaps"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: TBAR

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32D: "56. "Do ___ ...""

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
Similar words include: distinguish, severalise, state
Pattern: ____

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Answer: TELL

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33D: "57. Light wind?"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
Similar words include: hautbois, hautboy
Pattern: ____

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Answer: OBOE

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34D: "58. Super Bowl X M.V.P. ___ Swann"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: LYNN

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35D: "59. Diamond edges?"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: DEES

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35 Across Clues

35 Down Clues

70 Total Clues

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Trivia Week 2 October 12, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "41. "No ___, no foul""

2 Across: "22. Mail carrier's assignment: Abbr."

3 Across: "1. "Let's not forget ...""

4 Across: "58. Positioned precariously ... or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found"

5 Across: "66. ___ off (miffed)"

6 Across: "18. God with a bow and arrow"

7 Across: "48. Furious"

8 Across: "30. Quick kiss"

9 Across: "13. Close by"

10 Across: "20. Investment option for old age, in brief"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "24. ___ Marian, Robin Hood's beloved"

2 Down: "26. Sound from the horse's mouth"

3 Down: "36. Follows an order"

4 Down: "4. "Citizen Kane" director Welles"

5 Down: "60. Anxious condition, in brief"

6 Down: "50. Give a leg up"

7 Down: "57. Residue on a grill"

8 Down: "6. Astounded state"

9 Down: "55. Squid's defensive output"

10 Down: "12. City map next to a state map, e.g."

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword June 15, 2026 Answers

About Today's Puzzle

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "16. Was a passenger"

2 Across: "67. Boxing or bowling"

3 Across: "52. Semihard cheese of North Holland"

4 Across: "22. Make up for past transgressions"

5 Across: "27. Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store?"

6 Across: "36. GPS suggestion: Abbr."

7 Across: "20. Brief moment"

8 Across: "65. End of a fishing line"

9 Across: "37. Sites with remains of mammoths"

10 Across: "56. It literally takes ages"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "55. Soft, warm, tingly feeling, in brief"

2 Down: "61. High-five alternative"

3 Down: "60. Green-lights"

4 Down: "5. White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean"

5 Down: "7. Condition that may be treated with meds like Concerta"

6 Down: "10. False reason given for doing something"

7 Down: "18. Not take "no" for an answer"

8 Down: "27. Site that might contain saved cookies?"

9 Down: "6. Fire truck attachment"

10 Down: "12. Natural paradises"

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