NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 March 10, 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
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | March 10, 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.
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How to Solve This Puzzle Fast
- Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
- Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
- Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
- If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
- Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT
Quick Facts About This Puzzle
- Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
- Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
- Best time to play: During a coffee break
- Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy
Across Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 63. Eddie who voiced Donkey in "Shrek" |
| 2 Across | 34. Hardwood tree ... or what's left after it burns |
| 3 Across | 40. For a single purpose, as a committee |
| 4 Across | 19. "Star Wars" antagonist |
| 5 Across | 52. Subway system |
| 6 Across | 65. Get right to work |
| 7 Across | 54. Equipment for a gymnast |
| 8 Across | 35. Serenade |
| 9 Across | 13. Seattle M.L.B. player |
| 10 Across | 26. Conductor's stick |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- Mini Crossword NYT September 19 2025
- February 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 23 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "63. Eddie who voiced Donkey in "Shrek""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: M____Y
Answer: Click to reveal
MURPHY
2 Across: "34. Hardwood tree ... or what's left after it burns"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'H'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
ASH
3 Across: "40. For a single purpose, as a committee"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: A___C
Answer: Click to reveal
ADHOC
4 Across: "19. "Star Wars" antagonist"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: S__H
Answer: Click to reveal
SITH
5 Across: "52. Subway system"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: M___O
Answer: Click to reveal
METRO
6 Across: "65. Get right to work"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: J______T
Answer: Click to reveal
JUMPONIT
7 Across: "54. Equipment for a gymnast"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: B__M
Answer: Click to reveal
BEAM
8 Across: "35. Serenade"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: S__G
Answer: Click to reveal
SING
9 Across: "13. Seattle M.L.B. player"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: M_____R
Answer: Click to reveal
MARINER
10 Across: "26. Conductor's stick"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: B___N
Answer: Click to reveal
BATON
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 59. Ignominious failure |
| 2 Down | 6. Version of a car model |
| 3 Down | 11. Sol's sister, in Roman myth |
| 4 Down | 45. Drink that's just been squeezed, say |
| 5 Down | 47. Alternative to white or whole wheat |
| 6 Down | 2. Bollywood wrap |
| 7 Down | 12. Espy |
| 8 Down | 62. "A Man Called ___" (Tom Hanks film) |
| 9 Down | 10. Jay formerly of late-night TV |
| 10 Down | 53. Herb in the mint family |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- February 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 06 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers December 10
1 Down: "59. Ignominious failure"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: B__T
Answer: Click to reveal
BUST
2 Down: "6. Version of a car model"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: T__M
Answer: Click to reveal
TRIM
3 Down: "11. Sol's sister, in Roman myth"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: L__A
Answer: Click to reveal
LUNA
4 Down: "45. Drink that's just been squeezed, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'J'
- Word pattern: F_____J
Answer: Click to reveal
FRESHOJ
5 Down: "47. Alternative to white or whole wheat"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
RYE
6 Down: "2. Bollywood wrap"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: S__I
Answer: Click to reveal
SARI
7 Down: "12. Espy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S__T
Answer: Click to reveal
SPOT
8 Down: "62. "A Man Called ___" (Tom Hanks film)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
Answer: Click to reveal
OTTO
9 Down: "10. Jay formerly of late-night TV"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: L__O
Answer: Click to reveal
LENO
10 Down: "53. Herb in the mint family"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T___E
Answer: Click to reveal
THYME
How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster
Here are the best tips from expert solvers:
Step-by-Step Strategy
- Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
- Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
- Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
- Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
- Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.
Letter Tips That Really Help
- The letter E is the most common in English
- Words ending in S are often plurals
- If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
- Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated
Time Goals to Aim For
| Your Time | Skill Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 seconds | Expert | You know the puzzle patterns very well! |
| 30-60 seconds | Advanced | Great job! You solve quickly. |
| 1-2 minutes | Good | You're doing well. Keep practicing! |
| Over 2 minutes | Learning | You'll get faster with practice. |
Puzzle Numbers and Facts
| Total Clues: | 20 clues to solve |
| Grid Size: | 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down |
| Total Squares: | 25 squares to fill |
| Average Time: | Most people solve in 45 seconds |
| Difficulty: | A bit tricky |
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.
