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Saturday, November 16, 2024

27401 Sat Nov 16, 2024 NYT by Peter Gordon

Across Clues :

1. Goober, 5. Outlaws, 9. Not deliberate, 14. Headquarters of Talofa Airways, 16. Leads down the aisle at a wedding, informally, 17. Ballerina who popularized "The Nutcracker", 18. Sandbar, 19. Word on Saudi Arabia's flag, 20. 2002 movie with the tagline "Higher education just hit a new low", 22. A great deal, 24. Revel noisily, 26. Angel hair topper?, 27. Place, 28. Element between platino and mercurio, 29. Big bands, 32. Italian province on the Swiss border, 33. Holy book, in one spelling, 34. Does a job for a summer?, 35. Phrase on ID tags, 38. Wordle score that elicits the message "Genius", 39. Pulse, e.g., 40. Veet rival, 41. Cold palate cleansers, 43. About 91,500 are produced by a gal. of propane, 44. Goes green, maybe, 46. "___ Dragon" (1977 Disney film), 50. Big dipper, 51. Like some asteroids, 53. Hurdles for would-be doctors, 54. Is cautious, 55. Represent, 56. Piece with a point, 57. Mind

Down Clues :

1. Crunched stuff, 2. ___ Lee, activist who led the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, 3. Small stream, 4. Home to "a real pipperoo" of song, 5. Grinchy shout, 6. Like participants in the rite of rumspringa, 7. Present time, 8. Something to wear while watching the game, 9. College basketball powerhouse, 10. Flicks, as a butt, 11. Food that can be prepared quickly, 12. Buzzy promos, 13. Valentino competitor, for short, 15. Woodstock artist, 21. Housemate, e.g., 23. Camping kits for preparing meals, 25. Host of "The Joy of Painting", 26. Continually criticized, 27. Young haddock, 29. Subject of New York City's first public statue of a woman (1915), 30. Enlists for, as an unwelcome task, 31. Prime minister of Ireland, 32. Corp. money managers, 36. Good-for-nothing, 37. Brownish grays, 42. Model Hadid who wore a spray-on dress at a 2022 Paris fashion show, 43. Poet whose line "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom" is quoted in "Bull Durham", 45. Antepenultimate word in a noted Neil Armstrong quote, 47. All-Star point guard Young, 48. Being, to Sartre, 49. Shake off, 50. "Mahalo nui ___" (words from a grateful Hawaiian), 52. Like three-balls

New York Times, Saturday, November 16, 2024
New York Times, Saturday, November 16, 2024


Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 16, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

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

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

    The answer: DORK

    Possible Answer : dork, jerk


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

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

    The answer: BANS

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


  • The clue is 9. Not deliberate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HASTY

    Possible Answer : overhasty, precipitant, precipitous, precipitate, hasty, headlong


  • The clue is 14. Headquarters of Talofa Airways. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APIASAMOA


  • The clue is 16. Leads down the aisle at a wedding, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USHES


  • The clue is 17. Ballerina who popularized "The Nutcracker". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TALLCHIEF

    Possible Answer : Maria_Tallchief, Tallchief


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

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

    The answer: SHOAL

    Possible Answer : school, shoal, shallow


  • The clue is 19. Word on Saudi Arabia's flag. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLAH

    Possible Answer : Allah


  • The clue is 20. 2002 movie with the tagline "Higher education just hit a new low". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLACKERS

    Possible Answer : slacker, shirker


  • The clue is 22. A great deal. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MUCH

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

    Possible Opposite Answer : little


  • The clue is 24. Revel noisily. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROISTER

    Possible Answer : carouse, roister, riot


  • The clue is 26. Angel hair topper?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALO

    Possible Answer : aureole, halo, ring, gloriole, annulus, nimbus, anchor_ring, aura, doughnut, glory


  • The clue is 27. Place. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SITE

    Possible Answer : website, place, locate, land_site, web_site, situation, internet_site, site


  • The clue is 28. Element between platino and mercurio. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORO


  • The clue is 29. Big bands. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JAZZORCHESTRAS


  • The clue is 32. Italian province on the Swiss border. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COMO


  • The clue is 33. Holy book, in one spelling. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KORAN

    Possible Answer : Quran, Koran, al-Qur'an, Book


  • The clue is 34. Does a job for a summer?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADDS

    Possible Answer : attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder, tot_up, sum, sum_up, bring, contribute, minimal_brain_dysfunction, attention_deficit_disorder, total, minimal_brain_damage, add_together, tot, add_up, tally, hyperkinetic_syndrome, lend, impart, ADD, MBD, append, ADHD, bestow, tote_up, supply, summate, add

    Possible Opposite Answer : take_away, subtract


  • The clue is 35. Phrase on ID tags. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FAMOUSPOTATOES


  • The clue is 38. Wordle score that elicits the message "Genius". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONE

    Possible Answer : single, unmatchable, i, matchless, unmatched, unitary, unrivaled, I, 1, unity, unrivalled, peerless, one_and_only, one, ane, nonpareil, ace


  • The clue is 39. Pulse, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEED

    Possible Answer : germ, seminal_fluid, seeded_player, semen, source, cum, come, ejaculate, seed, sow


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

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

    The answer: NAIR


  • The clue is 41. Cold palate cleansers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SORBETS

    Possible Answer : sorbet, water_ice


  • The clue is 43. About 91,500 are produced by a gal. of propane. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BTUS

    Possible Answer : B.Th.U., British_thermal_unit, BTU


  • The clue is 44. Goes green, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEELSILL


  • The clue is 46. "___ Dragon" (1977 Disney film). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PETES

    Possible Answer : pet


  • The clue is 50. Big dipper. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LADLE

    Possible Answer : ladle, lade, laden


  • The clue is 51. Like some asteroids. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEAREARTH


  • The clue is 53. Hurdles for would-be doctors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORALS

    Possible Answer : oral, oral_exam, viva_voce, oral_examination, viva


  • The clue is 54. Is cautious. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAKESCARE


  • The clue is 55. Represent. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACTAS


  • The clue is 56. Piece with a point. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPED


  • The clue is 57. Mind. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEED

    Possible Answer : attentiveness, paying_attention, heed, regard, mind, listen

    Possible Opposite Answer : inattentiveness


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Crunched stuff. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DATA

    Possible Answer: data, information, datum, data_point

  • The clue is 2. ___ Lee, activist who led the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPAL

    Possible Answer: opal

  • The clue is 3. Small stream. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RILL

    Possible Answer: run, streamlet, rivulet, runnel, rill

  • The clue is 4. Home to "a real pipperoo" of song. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KALAMAZOO

    Possible Answer: Kalamazoo

  • The clue is 5. Grinchy shout. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAH

  • The clue is 6. Like participants in the rite of rumspringa. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMISH

    Possible Answer: Amish

  • The clue is 7. Present time. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOEL

    Possible Answer: Yule, Christmastide, Christmastime, Yuletide, Noel, Christmas

  • The clue is 8. Something to wear while watching the game. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAFARIHAT

  • The clue is 9. College basketball powerhouse. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUSKIES

    Possible Answer: Eskimo_dog, husky

  • The clue is 10. Flicks, as a butt. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASHES

    Possible Answer: ash_tree, ash

  • The clue is 11. Food that can be prepared quickly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHORTORDER

  • The clue is 12. Buzzy promos. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEASERADS

  • The clue is 13. Valentino competitor, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YSL

  • The clue is 15. Woodstock artist. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCHULZ

    Possible Answer: Charles_M._Schulz, Schulz, Charles_Schulz, Charles_Munroe_Schulz

  • The clue is 21. Housemate, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COTENANT

    Possible Answer: cotenant

  • The clue is 23. Camping kits for preparing meals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COOKSETS

  • The clue is 25. Host of "The Joy of Painting". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROSS

    Possible Answer: Nellie_Tayloe_Ross, James_Clark_Ross, Ross, Betsy_Ross, Nellie_Ross, Sir_Ronald_Ross, John_Ross, Betsy_Griscom_Ross, Sir_James_Clark_Ross, Sir_John_Ross

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

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

    The answer: HAMMEREDAT

  • The clue is 27. Young haddock. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCROD

    Possible Answer: schrod, scrod

  • The clue is 29. Subject of New York City's first public statue of a woman (1915). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JOANOFARC

  • The clue is 30. Enlists for, as an unwelcome task. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROPESINTO

  • The clue is 31. Prime minister of Ireland. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAOISEACH

    Possible Answer: taoiseach

  • The clue is 32. Corp. money managers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CFOS

    Possible Answer: CFO, chief_financial_officer

  • The clue is 36. Good-for-nothing. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USELESS

    Possible Answer: useless

    Possible Opposite Answer : useful

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

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

    The answer: TAUPES

    Possible Answer: taupe

  • The clue is 42. Model Hadid who wore a spray-on dress at a 2022 Paris fashion show. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BELLA

  • The clue is 43. Poet whose line "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom" is quoted in "Bull Durham". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLAKE

    Possible Answer: Blake, William_Blake

  • The clue is 45. Antepenultimate word in a noted Neil Armstrong quote. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEAP

    Possible Answer: spring, jump, leaping, leap, bounce, jump_off, bound, saltation

  • The clue is 47. All-Star point guard Young. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRAE

  • The clue is 48. Being, to Sartre. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETRE

  • The clue is 49. Shake off. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHED

    Possible Answer: caducous, cast_off, throw_away, exuviate, throw, moult, pour_forth, spill, molt, cast, shake_off, disgorge, slough, drop, throw_off, shed

    Possible Opposite Answer : persistent

  • The clue is 50. "Mahalo nui ___" (words from a grateful Hawaiian). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOA

  • The clue is 52. Like three-balls. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RED

    Possible Answer: carmine, red-faced, reddened, crimson, scarlet, ruby, reddish, cerise, cherry-red, redness, red_ink, bolshy, Red_River, loss, violent, Bolshevik, bolshie, Red, red, flushed, cherry, blood-red, Marxist, ruddy, ruby-red

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain

Saturday, November 16, 2024
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Friday, February 13, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 February 13, 2026 - Solved

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 February 13, 2026 - Solved

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

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for February 13, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, February 13, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date February 13, 2026
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

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

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

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 53. Provincetown catch
2 Across 54. Hit's counterpart
3 Across 26. Casual assent
4 Across 35. Le contraire de "après"
5 Across 27. Dating qualifier
6 Across 43. Alphabetically last nutrient in a multivitamin, often
7 Across 25. Catches
8 Across 44. Counsel council, for short
9 Across 45. Gives a wave, maybe
10 Across 13. "Abso-freaking-lutely!"

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: "53. Provincetown catch"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SCROD

2 Across: "54. Hit's counterpart"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal STAY

3 Across: "26. Casual assent"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal YEP

4 Across: "35. Le contraire de "après""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AVANT

5 Across: "27. Dating qualifier"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CIRCA

6 Across: "43. Alphabetically last nutrient in a multivitamin, often"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'Z' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: Z__C

Answer:

Click to reveal ZINC

7 Across: "25. Catches"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NABS

8 Across: "44. Counsel council, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ABA

9 Across: "45. Gives a wave, maybe"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SAYSHI

10 Across: "13. "Abso-freaking-lutely!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: H______H

Answer:

Click to reveal HELLYEAH

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 32. Ones offering cheap shots?
2 Down 3. It's handled at the bar
3 Down 45. Word with guitar or go
4 Down 46. Historic event the French call "le jour J"
5 Down 5. Bishop's locale
6 Down 34. Honolulu thank you
7 Down 16. Offerings at a reception
8 Down 43. Canyon with a much-hiked section called the Narrows
9 Down 39. Puts down
10 Down 42. Blinkers?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "32. Ones offering cheap shots?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DIVEBARS

2 Down: "3. It's handled at the bar"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ALETAP

3 Down: "45. Word with guitar or go"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SOLO

4 Down: "46. Historic event the French call "le jour J""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DDAY

5 Down: "5. Bishop's locale"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SEE

6 Down: "34. Honolulu thank you"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MAHALO

7 Down: "16. Offerings at a reception"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T____S

Answer:

Click to reveal TOASTS

8 Down: "43. Canyon with a much-hiked section called the Narrows"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ZION

9 Down: "39. Puts down"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SCORNS

10 Down: "42. Blinkers?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EYES

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

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

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

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

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

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

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 2?

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

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Good Trivia Week 2 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 2?

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

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday NYT Down Solutions October 11, 2025 - Every Vertical Clue Decoded with Hints

NYT Down Today October 11, 2025: Complete Vertical Clues Walkthrough

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 38 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for October 11, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 11, 2025
Day of Week Saturday
Total Down Clues 38 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Easy

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 38 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Ticks off
2 Down 2. Taxing times
3 Down 3. Targeted, as a target
4 Down 4. East Egg resident in "The Great Gatsby"
5 Down 5. Buffalo-to-Rochester dir.
6 Down 6. They see things for what they are
7 Down 7. Seafood staple of New England
8 Down 8. Engineer who supposedly found inspiration while tending to a boiling kettle
9 Down 9. Shorthand for a stance
10 Down 10. Top choice?
11 Down 11. Birthplace, as of civilization
12 Down 12. Big hoppers
13 Down 13. "Wax" collectible, informally
14 Down 14. Count out for breakfast?
15 Down 15. Nutritionist's offering
16 Down 23. Lollapalooza, for instance
17 Down 25. Job done on one's hands and feet?
18 Down 26. Like typical frat boys, informally
19 Down 27. Johann ___, philosopher who influenced Hegel
20 Down 28. Words on either side of "for"
21 Down 30. "Everyone has ___. What's rare is the courage to follow [it] to the dark places where it leads": Erica Jong
22 Down 33. Move, as a plant
23 Down 34. Forensic unit's discovery
24 Down 35. String or integer, in computer science
25 Down 36. Spot to order a witbier or hefeweizen
26 Down 37. Very hot and dry
27 Down 38. What the singer Prince Rogers Nelson famously went by
28 Down 41. With fewer than 11,000 people, the world's second-least-populous country, after Vatican City
29 Down 43. Chooses traffic over train, perhaps
30 Down 44. Lt. ___ Slothrop, main character in Pynchon's "Gravity's Rainbow"
31 Down 46. Some spring nursery purchases
32 Down 47. Sarcastic "That's just great"
33 Down 48. Dominatrix's practice, for short
34 Down 50. TV sister of Sansa Stark
35 Down 54. ___ rule
36 Down 55. Reaction to something sweet, maybe
37 Down 56. React to something moving, maybe
38 Down 57. Formula 1 divisions: Abbr.

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Ticks off"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M___S
  • Similar words: huff, miff
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a state of irritation or annoyance
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MIFFS

2 Down: "2. Taxing times"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S
  • Similar words: April, Apr
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the month following March and preceding May
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer APRILS

3 Down: "3. Targeted, as a target"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHOTAT

4 Down: "4. East Egg resident in "The Great Gatsby""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • Similar words: tomcat, turkey cock
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TOM

5 Down: "5. Buffalo-to-Rochester dir."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: east northeast
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the compass point midway between northeast and east
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENE

6 Down: "6. They see things for what they are"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R______S
  • Similar words: realist
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REALISTS

7 Down: "7. Seafood staple of New England"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S___D
  • Similar words: schrod
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCROD

8 Down: "8. Engineer who supposedly found inspiration while tending to a boiling kettle"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: W__T
  • Similar words: W, James Watt
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WATT

9 Down: "9. Shorthand for a stance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMO

10 Down: "10. Top choice?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: golf tee, teeing ground
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the starting place for each hole on a golf course
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEE

11 Down: "11. Birthplace, as of civilization"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C____E
  • Similar words: rocker, provenance
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a baby bed with sides and rockers
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRADLE

12 Down: "12. Big hoppers"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H___S
  • Similar words: rabbit, hare
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HARES

13 Down: "13. "Wax" collectible, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: L______D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LPRECORD

14 Down: "14. Count out for breakfast?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: C_____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CHOCULA

15 Down: "15. Nutritionist's offering"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: D_____P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DIETTIP

16 Down: "23. Lollapalooza, for instance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: F______L
  • Similar words: fete
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FESTIVAL

17 Down: "25. Job done on one's hands and feet?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: M______I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANIPEDI

18 Down: "26. Like typical frat boys, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: B___Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BROEY

19 Down: "27. Johann ___, philosopher who influenced Hegel"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FICHTE

20 Down: "28. Words on either side of "for""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANEYE

21 Down: "30. "Everyone has ___. What's rare is the courage to follow [it] to the dark places where it leads": Erica Jong"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____T
  • Similar words: gift, endowment
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: natural abilities or qualities
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TALENT

22 Down: "33. Move, as a plant"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: put in a new
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REPOT

23 Down: "34. Forensic unit's discovery"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: P___T
  • Similar words: publish, mark
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the text appearing in a book
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PRINT

24 Down: "35. String or integer, in computer science"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: D______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DATATYPE

25 Down: "36. Spot to order a witbier or hefeweizen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BRAUHAUS

26 Down: "37. Very hot and dry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S_____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAHARAN

27 Down: "38. What the singer Prince Rogers Nelson famously went by"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: O_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONENAME

28 Down: "41. With fewer than 11,000 people, the world's second-least-populous country, after Vatican City"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: T____U
  • Similar words: Ellice Islands
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TUVALU

29 Down: "43. Chooses traffic over train, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CABSIT

30 Down: "44. Lt. ___ Slothrop, main character in Pynchon's "Gravity's Rainbow""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TYRONE

31 Down: "46. Some spring nursery purchases"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B___S
  • Similar words: medulla, electric light
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BULBS

32 Down: "47. Sarcastic "That's just great""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: O___Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OHJOY

33 Down: "48. Dominatrix's practice, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S___M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SANDM

34 Down: "50. TV sister of Sansa Stark"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARYA

35 Down: "54. ___ rule"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'B'
  • Similar words: pile, rout
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a disorderly crowd of people
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOB

36 Down: "55. Reaction to something sweet, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'W'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AWW

37 Down: "56. React to something moving, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
  • Similar words: vociferation, squall
  • Opposite of: laugh
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRY

38 Down: "57. Formula 1 divisions: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: km, kilometre
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KMS

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically

Time-Saving Down Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Down first Get a mental map of the vertical flow
Fill short Down words 3-4 letter words are often prefixes or connectors
Use crossing letters Across letters help confirm Down answers
Look for themes Related Down answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 38 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

Down and Across clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.

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Last Updated: October 11, 2025 at 05:12 AM

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