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Sunday, October 4, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 October 04, 2026 - Solved

NYT Mini Answers October 04, 2026 - Trivia Week 1 Special

20 clues today. If you're stuck on any of them, scroll down — hints first, answers hidden underneath.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 04, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, October 04, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 04, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

Today's layout is the usual 5x5: five columns, five rows.

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

How to Solve This One Fast

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

Quick Facts

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	82. Takes to task
2 Across	114. Morass
3 Across	29. "___ the One" (song on Springsteen's "Born to Run")
4 Across	39. High-powered but lightweight racers
5 Across	35. Certain graphical shapes
6 Across	65. Summer cookout dish
7 Across	117. Nails will do it, but not teeth
8 Across	27. Fit perfectly
9 Across	95. Wedding vows
10 Across	52. "The 12 Days of Christmas" bird

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: "82. Takes to task"

Hints:

First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'S'.
This one runs 10 letters long.
You could also think of it as "knock."

Answer:

Click to reveal

CRITICIZES

2 Across: "114. Morass"

Hints:

'quag' points in the same direction.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MIRE

3 Across: "29. "___ the One" (song on Springsteen's "Born to Run")"

Hints:

You're looking for 4 letters.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'S'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHES

4 Across: "39. High-powered but lightweight racers"

Hints:

First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'S'.
Count on 10 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPRINTCARS

5 Across: "35. Certain graphical shapes"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: P__S
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PIES

6 Across: "65. Summer cookout dish"

Hints:

This one runs 10 letters long.
Blank it out and you get: P________D
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PASTASALAD

7 Across: "117. Nails will do it, but not teeth"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 4 letters.
'corrode' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RUST

8 Across: "27. Fit perfectly"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'E'.
This one runs 10 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SUITTOATEE

9 Across: "95. Wedding vows"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: Ido.
It's a 4-letter word.
Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IDOS

10 Across: "52. "The 12 Days of Christmas" bird"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'E'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: D__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

DOVE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	38. Victor Hugo's religious epic poem
2 Down	105. Sisters
3 Down	9. What gets a lot of viral views?
4 Down	2. Ginóbili in the Basketball Hall of Fame
5 Down	74. Maxim about surviving in a rapidly changing world
6 Down	43. Reflective post
7 Down	94. Start of a fairy tale
8 Down	91. Approx.
9 Down	104. Language written from right to left
10 Down	93. Hall-of-Fame catcher Carlton

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "38. Victor Hugo's religious epic poem"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
If that helps, the shape is: D__U
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIEU

2 Down: "105. Sisters"

Hints:

Think of it this way — a woman religious.
You're looking for 4 letters.
Blank it out and you get: N__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

NUNS

3 Down: "9. What gets a lot of viral views?"

Hints:

Basically, magnifier of the image of small objects.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.
You're looking for 10 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICROSCOPE

4 Down: "2. Ginóbili in the Basketball Hall of Fame"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'U'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MANU

5 Down: "74. Maxim about surviving in a rapidly changing world"

Hints:

This one runs 10 letters long.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'E'.
If that helps, the shape is: A________E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADAPTORDIE

6 Down: "43. Reflective post"

Hints:

It's a 10-letter word.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROADMARKER

7 Down: "94. Start of a fairy tale"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'E'.
Blank it out and you get: O__E
Close enough in meaning: erst.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONCE

8 Down: "91. Approx."

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'D'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESTD

9 Down: "104. Language written from right to left"

Hints:

In plain terms: the official literary language of Pakistan.
Pattern-wise it looks like: U__U
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

URDU

10 Down: "93. Hall-of-Fame catcher Carlton"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: F__K
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FISK

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here's what tends to work if you solve these regularly:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	1 minute 3 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 1 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

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

Does Trivia Week 1 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Thursday, September 17, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 3 September 17, 2026 - Solved

Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini September 17, 2026 Solutions & Guide

20 clues today. If you're stuck on any of them, scroll down — hints first, answers hidden underneath.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 17, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 17, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 17, 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 3 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

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

Quick Facts

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	13. Plant that thrives in a terra-cotta pot
2 Across	22. Dub over?
3 Across	68. Losing streak
4 Across	32. Ferry or wherry
5 Across	14. Stick it to your rival!
6 Across	20. Short sidekick?
7 Across	28. Promising places?
8 Across	42. Inspired stuff
9 Across	16. Twill-woven worsted wool garment
10 Across	63. "'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem)

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: "13. Plant that thrives in a terra-cotta pot"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: A__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALOE

2 Across: "22. Dub over?"

Hints:

Basically, assign a new name to.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RENAME

3 Across: "68. Losing streak"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
You could also think of it as "shoe."
Starts with 'S', ends with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SKID

4 Across: "32. Ferry or wherry"

Hints:

Basically, a small vessel for travel on water.
Pattern-wise it looks like: B__T
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOAT

5 Across: "14. Stick it to your rival!"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: E__E
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EPEE

6 Across: "20. Short sidekick?"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Blank it out and you get: A__T
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASST

7 Across: "28. Promising places?"

Hints:

First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'S'.
You could also think of it as "altar."
You're looking for 6 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALTARS

8 Across: "42. Inspired stuff"

Hints:

First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'R'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AIR

9 Across: "16. Twill-woven worsted wool garment"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
Kicks off with 'K' and wraps up with 'T'.
If that helps, the shape is: K__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

KILT

10 Across: "63. "'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem)"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
Think of it this way — a specific instance of feeling hopeful.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HOPE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	49. Get to
2 Down	53. Cannellini, e.g.
3 Down	29. One way to run
4 Down	39. Canon competitor
5 Down	64. Andy Warhol, e.g.
6 Down	33. "Handling this as we speak"
7 Down	41. Makeover
8 Down	34. Hairstyle that you've picked out?
9 Down	25. Side mirrors on a car, anthropomorphically
10 Down	31. On board, say

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "49. Get to"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
In plain terms: irritate or vex.
You could also think of it as "gall."

Answer:

Click to reveal

IRK

2 Down: "53. Cannellini, e.g."

Hints:

Kicks off with 'W' and wraps up with 'N'.
Blank it out and you get: W_______N
Count on 9 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WHITEBEAN

3 Down: "29. One way to run"

Hints:

First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'K'.
It's a 4-letter word.
In plain terms: frenzied as if possessed by a demon.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AMOK

4 Down: "39. Canon competitor"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'N'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: N___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

NIKON

5 Down: "64. Andy Warhol, e.g."

Hints:

You're looking for 9 letters.
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'T'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

POPARTIST

6 Down: "33. "Handling this as we speak""

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: O__T
Short form / acronym territory here.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONIT

7 Down: "41. Makeover"

Hints:

In plain terms: make new.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'O'.
Close enough in meaning: remodel.

Answer:

Click to reveal

REDO

8 Down: "34. Hairstyle that you've picked out?"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'O'.
This one runs 4 letters long.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AFRO

9 Down: "25. Side mirrors on a car, anthropomorphically"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
Starts with 'E', ends with 'S'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EARS

10 Down: "31. On board, say"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
'trade' points in the same direction.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLD

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:	58 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When does the Trivia Week 3 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 3 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 3 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 3?

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

Does Trivia Week 3 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Thursday, August 28, 2025

January 12, 2024 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Friday, January 12, 2024

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 72 (35 Across, 37 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.4 letters

NYT Friday Crossword Across Clues - January 12, 2024 Solutions

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. What might make the news, for short?	5
2A	6. Sweetie	3
3A	9. Dry and crack	4
4A	13. Butt-dials?	10
5A	16. First American woman in space	4
6A	17. It doesn't run below the bridge	10
7A	18. Like some speculation	4
8A	19. Enliven, with "up"	3
9A	20. Rough patch?	4
10A	21. Temper, quaintly	6
11A	23. Governance	4
12A	24. British sausages	7
13A	25. Overly coddled	13
14A	29. Pair of percussion pieces	5
15A	30. Unmasks	5
16A	31. Mole-training grp.	3
17A	34. Of a feather	4
18A	35. Essential framework	5
19A	36. "Bridgerton" actor Regé-___ Page	4
20A	37. A-list guest, to a host	3
21A	38. Ice cream shop purchase	5
22A	39. Think pieces	5
23A	40. Made big changes	13
24A	43. Figures	7
25A	45. Figures that are best kept low, in brief	4
26A	46. Serenade	6
27A	47. One who puts one past you	4
28A	48. Easily shareable download	3
29A	51. Zip	4
30A	52. Like mischief-makers	10
31A	55. Tribe related to the Missouri	4
32A	56. Film industry nickname	10
33A	57. Sexy growl	4
34A	58. Sleep on it	3
35A	59. "Mercy me!"	5

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

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

Clue 1 Across: "1. What might make the news, for short?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a expert clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: TVCAM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "6. Sweetie"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: BAE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "9. Dry and crack"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a boy or man
Words that mean the same thing: cranny, lad, blighter
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: CHAP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "13. Butt-dials?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: BOOTYCALLS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "16. First American woman in space"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
Words that mean the same thing: tantalise, hinge upon, tease
The opposite would be: walk
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: RIDE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "17. It doesn't run below the bridge"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: STUFFYNOSE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "18. Like some speculation"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
Words that mean the same thing: laze, baseless, dead
The opposite would be: run, busy
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: IDLE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "19. Enliven, with "up""

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that liveliness and energy
Words that mean the same thing: ginger, peppiness
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: PEP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "20. Rough patch?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ACNE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "21. Temper, quaintly"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people
Words that mean the same thing: hackles
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: DANDER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "23. Governance"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Words that mean the same thing: pattern, predominate, dominion
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: RULE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "24. British sausages"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (british informal) pork sausage
Words that mean the same thing: firecracker, banger, cracker
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: BANGERS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "25. Overly coddled"

Quick Info: This answer has 13 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: SPOILEDROTTEN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "29. Pair of percussion pieces"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: HIHAT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "30. Unmasks"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that make public
Words that mean the same thing: bar, air, publicise
The opposite would be: unbar
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: BARES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "31. Mole-training grp."

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the department of justice
Words that mean the same thing: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: FBI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "34. Of a feather"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that similar in quality or character
Words that mean the same thing: kindred, kin, cognate
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: AKIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "35. Essential framework"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Words that mean the same thing: pearl, bone, bone up
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: BONES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "36. "Bridgerton" actor Regé-___ Page"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
Words that mean the same thing: blue jean, denim, dungaree
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: JEAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "37. A-list guest, to a host"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
Words that mean the same thing: fuck off, develop, aim
The opposite would be: end, take away
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "38. Ice cream shop purchase"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
Words that mean the same thing: swim, plasterer's float, blow
The opposite would be: sink
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FLOAT

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Clue 22 Across: "39. Think pieces"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "40. Made big changes"

Quick Info: This answer has 13 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "43. Figures"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a quantity of money
Words that mean the same thing: add up, number, total
The word looks like this: _______
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The answer is: AMOUNTS

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Clue 25 Across: "45. Figures that are best kept low, in brief"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
Words that mean the same thing: epoch, era, ERA
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ERAS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "46. Serenade"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

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Clue 27 Across: "47. One who puts one past you"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that type genus of the aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit
Words that mean the same thing: genus Acer
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ACER

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Clue 28 Across: "48. Easily shareable download"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "51. Zip"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a tart spicy quality
Words that mean the same thing: piquantness, flavor, Tang dynasty
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TANG

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "52. Like mischief-makers"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

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Clue 31 Across: "55. Tribe related to the Missouri"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a member of the siouan people inhabiting the valleys of the platte and missouri rivers in nebraska
Words that mean the same thing: Oto
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OTOE

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Clue 32 Across: "56. Film industry nickname"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about movies/film.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "57. Sexy growl"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "58. Sleep on it"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a sheath worn to protect a finger
Words that mean the same thing: crib, camp bed, fingerstall
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: COT

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Clue 35 Across: "59. "Mercy me!""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

January 12, 2024 Down Hints: NYT Friday Crossword Guide

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Kitchen qty.	4
2D	2. "Survivor" climax	4
3D	3. Masterstroke	4
4D	4. Arson-investigating org.	3
5D	5. "Sorry, I messed up"	7
6D	6. Merriam-Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary and "Where's Waldo?," once, surprisingly	11
7D	7. Ingredient in some soaps	4
8D	8. High ways?	3
9D	9. Response to an approaching embarrassment	6
10D	10. Cause of some buyer's remorse	10
11D	11. Chicago's ___ Planetarium	5
12D	12. Pressure source	5
13D	14. The seasons, e.g.	5
14D	15. Preps for surgery	7
15D	22. Marching band?	4
16D	23. Johnson who directed "Glass Onion"	4
17D	24. Covered expenses	11
18D	25. "I don't kiss and tell. I ___ and brag, baby!": Austin Powers	4
19D	26. Long-nosed swimmer	4
20D	27. "They've really thrown down the gauntlet!"	10
21D	28. Assailed	5
22D	32. Grammy-winning Erykah	4
23D	33. Clouseau, e.g.: Abbr.	4
24D	35. Eclipse	7
25D	36. Some 53-Down files	4
26D	38. Futura, for one	4
27D	39. Killing it	7
28D	41. One welcoming with open arms	6
29D	42. Woman "in my dreams," in song	5
30D	43. Early American fur tycoon	5
31D	44. Mazda model	5
32D	47. 2, for He: Abbr.	4
33D	48. Below C level, say	4
34D	49. Columnist Maureen	4
35D	50. The Big Apple's "bravest," in brief	4
36D	53. See 36-Down	3
37D	54. Powerful Pontiac of old	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

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

Clue 1 Down: "1. Kitchen qty."

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. "Survivor" climax"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
Words that mean the same thing: balloting, right to vote, voter turnout
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: VOTE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Masterstroke"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
Words that mean the same thing: coup d'etat, putsch, takeover
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: COUP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Arson-investigating org."

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the law enforcement and tax collection agency of the treasury department that enforces federal laws concerning alcohol and tobacco products and firearms and explosives and arson
Words that mean the same thing: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ATF

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. "Sorry, I messed up""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Merriam-Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary and "Where's Waldo?," once, surprisingly"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Ingredient in some soaps"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in africa
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ALOE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. High ways?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
Words that mean the same thing: elevation, elevated, EL
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: ELS

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Clue 9 Down: "9. Response to an approaching embarrassment"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that draw back, as with fear or pain
Words that mean the same thing: squinch, crawl, recoil
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: CRINGE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Cause of some buyer's remorse"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Chicago's ___ Planetarium"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Pressure source"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Words that mean the same thing: match, equal, compeer
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: PEERS

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Clue 13 Down: "14. The seasons, e.g."

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
Words that mean the same thing: cps, wheel, cycle per second
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: CYCLE

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Clue 14 Down: "15. Preps for surgery"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Words that mean the same thing: tranquillise, sedate, tranquilize
The opposite would be: stimulate
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SEDATES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "22. Marching band?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
Words that mean the same thing: pismire, emmet, ant
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ANTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "23. Johnson who directed "Glass Onion""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "24. Covered expenses"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "25. "I don't kiss and tell. I ___ and brag, baby!": Austin Powers"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
Words that mean the same thing: nooky, piece of ass, fucking
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SHAG

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "26. Long-nosed swimmer"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
Words that mean the same thing: throughway, motorway, state highway
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PIKE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "27. "They've really thrown down the gauntlet!""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "28. Assailed"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "32. Grammy-winning Erykah"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

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Clue 23 Down: "33. Clouseau, e.g.: Abbr."

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "35. Eclipse"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "36. Some 53-Down files"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "38. Futura, for one"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a specific size and style of type within a type family
Words that mean the same thing: baptismal font, typeface, baptistery
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FONT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "39. Killing it"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "41. One welcoming with open arms"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person who hugs
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HUGGER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "42. Woman "in my dreams," in song"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "43. Early American fur tycoon"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that british politician (born in the united states) who was the first woman to sit in the british house of commons (1879-1964)
Words that mean the same thing: Viscountess Astor, John Jacob Astor, Nancy Witcher Astor
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ASTOR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "44. Mazda model"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "47. 2, for He: Abbr."

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "48. Below C level, say"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)
Words that mean the same thing: hapless, miserable, pitiable
The opposite would be: rich, rich people
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: POOR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "49. Columnist Maureen"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "50. The Big Apple's "bravest," in brief"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "53. See 36-Down"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
Words that mean the same thing: moving picture, motion picture, exposure
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PIC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "54. Powerful Pontiac of old"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	56	77.8%
Short Answer	10	13.9%
Abbreviation	3	4.2%
Celebrity/Entertainment	1	1.4%
Movies/Film	1	1.4%
Music	1	1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	35
Down Clues	37
Total Clues	72
Average Answer Length	5.4 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	13 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

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

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Last Updated: August 28, 2025 at 08:48 AM

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 October 04, 2026 - Solved

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "82. Takes to task"

2 Across: "114. Morass"

3 Across: "29. "___ the One" (song on Springsteen's "Born to Run")"

4 Across: "39. High-powered but lightweight racers"

5 Across: "35. Certain graphical shapes"

6 Across: "65. Summer cookout dish"

7 Across: "117. Nails will do it, but not teeth"

8 Across: "27. Fit perfectly"

9 Across: "95. Wedding vows"

10 Across: "52. "The 12 Days of Christmas" bird"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "38. Victor Hugo's religious epic poem"

2 Down: "105. Sisters"

3 Down: "9. What gets a lot of viral views?"

4 Down: "2. Ginóbili in the Basketball Hall of Fame"

5 Down: "74. Maxim about surviving in a rapidly changing world"

6 Down: "43. Reflective post"

7 Down: "94. Start of a fairy tale"

8 Down: "91. Approx."

9 Down: "104. Language written from right to left"

10 Down: "93. Hall-of-Fame catcher Carlton"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 3 September 17, 2026 - Solved

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "13. Plant that thrives in a terra-cotta pot"

2 Across: "22. Dub over?"

3 Across: "68. Losing streak"

4 Across: "32. Ferry or wherry"

5 Across: "14. Stick it to your rival!"

6 Across: "20. Short sidekick?"

7 Across: "28. Promising places?"

8 Across: "42. Inspired stuff"

9 Across: "16. Twill-woven worsted wool garment"

10 Across: "63. "'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem)"

Down Clues - 10 Total

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1 Down: "49. Get to"

2 Down: "53. Cannellini, e.g."

3 Down: "29. One way to run"

4 Down: "39. Canon competitor"

5 Down: "64. Andy Warhol, e.g."

6 Down: "33. "Handling this as we speak""

7 Down: "41. Makeover"

8 Down: "34. Hairstyle that you've picked out?"

9 Down: "25. Side mirrors on a car, anthropomorphically"

10 Down: "31. On board, say"

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