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0914 NYT Crossword Sat, Sept 13, 2024 | Puzzle Answers

Complete Guide to NYT Crossword Saturday, Sept 13, 2024 | Puzzle Answers

Discover answers and insights for the NYT Crossword puzzle on Saturday, September 13, 2024. Solve clues and stay updated on the latest puzzles!

NYT Crossword puzzle answers and clues for Saturday, September 13, 2024
 NYT Crossword puzzle answers and clues for Saturday, September 13, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Red in the face, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASHAMED

    Possible Answer : ashamed

    Possible Opposite Answer : unashamed


  • The clue is 8. Bumped things. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FISTS

    Possible Answer : fist, clenched_fist


  • The clue is 13. Baseball mascot with a fluffy green snout. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHANATIC


  • The clue is 15. Home to Sun Valley. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDAHO

    Possible Answer : Gem_State, ID, Idaho


  • The clue is 16. Many Renaissance thinkers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POLYMATHS

    Possible Answer : polymath


  • The clue is 18. Woman in dire need?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RENEE


  • The clue is 19. "___ Sea Lice" (collaborative album by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOTTA


  • The clue is 20. Peyton Manning, for much of his N.F.L. career. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COLT

    Possible Answer : colt, Colt


  • The clue is 22. Sister label of Volt Records. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STAX


  • The clue is 23. Brand seen on Canadian highway signs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESSO


  • The clue is 24. Interjection of interest. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHCOOL


  • The clue is 26. Case worker: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATT


  • The clue is 27. Job that anyone could see themselves doing?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WINDOWWASHER


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

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

    The answer: ANNEAL

    Possible Answer : normalize, anneal, temper


  • The clue is 31. Actress Weaving of 2022's "Babylon". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAMARA

    Possible Answer : samara, key_fruit, key


  • The clue is 32. Highly rated French vineyards. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRUS

    Possible Answer : crus


  • The clue is 33. Cry of delight. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YAY

    Possible Answer : Yay


  • The clue is 35. Muscles used in rowing, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LATS

    Possible Answer : lats, latissimus_dorsi, lat


  • The clue is 36. Doesn't stick out. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FITSIN


  • The clue is 38. Comes to. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOTALS

    Possible Answer : come, tote_up, aggregate, add_together, add, totality, add_up, sum, amount, total, tot_up, sum_up, summate, number, tot, tally


  • The clue is 40. "No backing out now". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITSADONEDEAL


  • The clue is 42. It once ran the headline "Santa Dies on Xmas Trip": Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYT


  • The clue is 43. Dentist's concern. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENAMEL

    Possible Answer : enamel, tooth_enamel


  • The clue is 44. Celeb with a #1 single and an acting Oscar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHER


  • The clue is 48. When repeated, college party chant. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHUG

    Possible Answer : chug


  • The clue is 50. What the ancient Romans called the "Cupid stone," considering it a symbol of love. 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 51. Aid in skyscraper construction. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRANE

    Possible Answer : Hart_Crane, crane, Stephen_Crane, stretch_out, Harold_Hart_Crane, Crane, Grus


  • The clue is 52. Seen enough. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HADIT


  • The clue is 54. Hard things to ignore, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELEPHANTS

    Possible Answer : elephant


  • The clue is 56. Musical character who sings "Just You Wait". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELIZA


  • The clue is 57. Where a rope ladder might lead. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TREEFORT


  • The clue is 58. M.I.T. school. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOAN


  • The clue is 59. Apollo was conceived in them. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIXTIES

    Possible Answer : mid-sixties, sixty, sixties, 60, LX, 1960s


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Gala, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APPLE

    Possible Answer: orchard_apple_tree, Malus_pumila, apple

  • The clue is 2. Dismisses unceremoniously. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHOOS

    Possible Answer: shoo, shoo_away, shoo_off

  • The clue is 3. Pulls up. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALTS

    Possible Answer: hold, stem, stoppage, check, freeze, arrest, block, stop, halt, staunch, stanch, stay, hitch, kibosh

    Possible Opposite Answer : start

  • The clue is 4. Where the average American lives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANYTOWNUSA

  • The clue is 5. Word with the same meaning in English, Swahili and Mandarin, among other languages. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAMA

    Possible Answer: mommy, mummy, mama, momma, Mama, mom, mammy, mamma, mum, ma

  • The clue is 6. Connections might hinge on it, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETA

    Possible Answer: Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, ETA, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom, eta

  • The clue is 7. Senior class tradition. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DITCHDAY

  • The clue is 8. Something trimmed after purchase. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FIR

    Possible Answer: true_fir, fir, fir_tree

  • The clue is 9. 3/15, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDES

    Possible Answer: ides

  • The clue is 10. Accessories for some bell ringers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SANTAHATS

  • The clue is 11. Trailer homes?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THEATERS

    Possible Answer: theater_of_operations, theatre, dramatics, field_of_operations, theatre_of_operations, field, dramaturgy, theater, dramatic_art, house

  • The clue is 12. Trying way too hard, in modern lingo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOEXTRA

  • The clue is 14. Soda shop purchase. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: CHOCOLATEMALT

  • The clue is 17. Not busy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOW

    Possible Answer: ho-hum, tedious, slack, slowly, obtuse, deadening, easy, tardily, slacken, wearisome, sluggish, boring, decelerate, dumb, slow, dense, retard, behind, slow_down, slow_up, irksome, dull, dim, tiresome

    Possible Opposite Answer : fast, quickly, accelerate

  • The clue is 21. Pulls with a water-skiing boat, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOWS

    Possible Answer: towage, tow

  • The clue is 24. 50/50. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONE

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

  • The clue is 25. Yellow Teletubby. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAALAA

  • The clue is 28. Acting as a spy, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INSIDE

    Possible Answer: at_bottom, indoors, interior, inwardly, in_spite_of_appearance, at_heart, deep_down, privileged, inside, within, inner

    Possible Opposite Answer : outside, outwardly, outdoors

  • The clue is 29. Kind of boat affected by a wind advisory. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMALLCRAFT

  • The clue is 30. Setting for a sitting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARTSTUDIO

  • The clue is 32. Administrative center. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CITYHALL

  • The clue is 34. Some long-distance callers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YODELERS

  • The clue is 36. "To Kill a Mockingbird" family. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FINCHES

    Possible Answer: finch

  • The clue is 37. Bad idea. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONO

  • The clue is 39. Business card abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEL

  • The clue is 41. Cat's "handle" for her kitten. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAPE

    Possible Answer: nape, scruff, nucha

  • The clue is 45. Capital city on the Red River. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HANOI

    Possible Answer: Hanoi, capital_of_Vietnam

  • The clue is 46. ___-deux. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENTRE

  • The clue is 47. They can be whole, half or quarter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RESTS

    Possible Answer: catch_one's_breath, remain, repose, remainder, breathe, rest, residuum, ease, eternal_rest, stay, roost, residue, relaxation, pillow, rest_period, respite, eternal_sleep, residual, balance, reside, perch, quietus, sleep, lie, relief, take_a_breather

    Possible Opposite Answer : be_active, change

  • The clue is 49. City near Memphis. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIZA

    Possible Answer: Giza, Gizeh, El_Giza

  • The clue is 51. Puppy chow ingredient. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHEX

  • The clue is 53. Salon offering. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAN

    Possible Answer: tan, suntan, tangent, sunburn, burn, bronze, topaz

  • The clue is 55. Canadian province: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEI

    Possible Answer: Ieoh_Ming_Pei, Pei, I._M._Pei

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 September 12, 2026 - Daily Answers

Trivia Week 2 September 12, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 12, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, September 12, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 12, 2026
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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

  1. Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
  2. Start with anything three letters or shorter.
  3. Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
  4. Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
  5. 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 20. "Thick ___ Brick" (1972 Jethro Tull album)
2 Across 36. "Now we're talking!"
3 Across 48. Toothbrush handle?
4 Across 40. Common ___
5 Across 56. Punnily named production company behind TV's "Insecure" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
6 Across 46. Word with letter or grant
7 Across 58. Common sleep aid
8 Across 28. Justice who's the subject of the 2026 biography "Revenge for the Sixties"
9 Across 60. Acquire by default?
10 Across 17. Winner's circle?

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: "20. "Thick ___ Brick" (1972 Jethro Tull album)"

Hints:

  • It's a 3-letter word.
  • Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'A'.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal ASA

2 Across: "36. "Now we're talking!""

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'T'.
  • You're looking for 15 letters.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: T_____________T

Answer:

Click to reveal THATSMORELIKEIT

3 Across: "48. Toothbrush handle?"

Hints:

  • It's a 5-letter word.
  • Starts with 'O', ends with 'B'.

Answer:

Click to reveal ORALB

4 Across: "40. Common ___"

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • You could also think of it as "epoch."
  • Starts with 'E', ends with 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal ERA

5 Across: "56. Punnily named production company behind TV's "Insecure" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show""

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'H' and wraps up with 'E'.
  • It's a 6-letter word.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: H____E

Answer:

Click to reveal HOORAE

6 Across: "46. Word with letter or grant"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'B', ends with 'K'.
  • You could also think of it as "stuff."
  • Count on 5 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal BLOCK

7 Across: "58. Common sleep aid"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'W' and wraps up with 'E'.
  • Blank it out and you get: W________E
  • This one runs 10 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal WHITENOISE

8 Across: "28. Justice who's the subject of the 2026 biography "Revenge for the Sixties""

Hints:

  • This one runs 5 letters long.
  • First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'O'.
  • Blank it out and you get: A___O

Answer:

Click to reveal ALITO

9 Across: "60. Acquire by default?"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'R', ends with 'O'.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • If that helps, the shape is: R__O

Answer:

Click to reveal REPO

10 Across: "17. Winner's circle?"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'V', ends with 'P'.
  • It's a 10-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal VICTORYLAP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 5. Certain geometry calculations
2 Down 49. Capacious
3 Down 59. Placeholder abbr.
4 Down 50. Surface
5 Down 43. Godzilla adversary
6 Down 31. "It's finally clear"
7 Down 35. Simoleon
8 Down 30. Rewards program tracker
9 Down 38. Journalist Larson who wrote "The Splendid and the Vile"
10 Down 32. Phone connector?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "5. Certain geometry calculations"

Hints:

  • Count on 6 letters here.
  • Close enough in meaning: spill.
  • Think of it this way — an elevated geological formation.

Answer:

Click to reveal SLOPES

2 Down: "49. Capacious"

Hints:

  • If that helps, the shape is: R___Y
  • Think of it this way — an associate who shares a room with you.
  • Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'Y'.

Answer:

Click to reveal ROOMY

3 Down: "59. Placeholder abbr."

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'D'.
  • You're looking for 3 letters.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal TBD

4 Down: "50. Surface"

Hints:

  • You could also think of it as "bob up."
  • Basically, come into existence; take on form or shape.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: A___E

Answer:

Click to reveal ARISE

5 Down: "43. Godzilla adversary"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'M', ends with 'A'.
  • Count on 6 letters here.
  • Blank it out and you get: M____A

Answer:

Click to reveal MOTHRA

6 Down: "31. "It's finally clear""

Hints:

  • Pattern-wise it looks like: O_______E
  • It's a 9-letter word.
  • Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal OHNOWISEE

7 Down: "35. Simoleon"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CLAM

8 Down: "30. Rewards program tracker"

Hints:

  • If that helps, the shape is: S_______D
  • It's a 9-letter word.
  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal STAMPCARD

9 Down: "38. Journalist Larson who wrote "The Splendid and the Vile""

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • Starts with 'E', ends with 'K'.
  • This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal ERIK

10 Down: "32. Phone connector?"

Hints:

  • It's a 9-letter word.
  • Blank it out and you get: D_______P
  • First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'P'.

Answer:

Click to reveal DATINGAPP

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
  2. Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
  3. 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.
  4. Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
  5. 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: 58 seconds
Difficulty: Medium

More Puzzle Help

If today's Mini hit the spot, here are a few more you might enjoy:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When does the Trivia Week 2 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 2 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 2 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 2?

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 2 get harder as the week goes on?

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

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Last Updated: September 12, 2026 at 08:01 AM

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Monday, August 17, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 3 August 17, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Trivia Week 3 August 17, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

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 August 17, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, August 17, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date August 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 {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 20. Not dormant, as a volcano
2 Across 25. It captures ballpark smooches
3 Across 64. Abbr. before a recipient's name on an envelope
4 Across 16. Well-dressed guy
5 Across 45. Casts a ballot
6 Across 43. Capital with fjord tours
7 Across 32. Hilarious person
8 Across 65. The Roaring Twenties and the Swinging Sixties
9 Across 41. Birds in V-formations
10 Across 1. One of two fruit flavors in Sprite

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: "20. Not dormant, as a volcano"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ACTIVE

2 Across: "25. It captures ballpark smooches"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal KISSCAM

3 Across: "64. Abbr. before a recipient's name on an envelope"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ATTN

4 Across: "16. Well-dressed guy"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: D_______N

Answer:

Click to reveal DAPPERDAN

5 Across: "45. Casts a ballot"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal VOTES

6 Across: "43. Capital with fjord tours"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OSLO

7 Across: "32. Hilarious person"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RIOT

8 Across: "65. The Roaring Twenties and the Swinging Sixties"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ERAS

9 Across: "41. Birds in V-formations"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: G___E

Answer:

Click to reveal GEESE

10 Across: "1. One of two fruit flavors in Sprite"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LIME

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 2. Apple with a big screen
2 Down 12. Schlepped
3 Down 59. Enjoy a fantasy, say
4 Down 17. Sweeping in scope
5 Down 26. "That makes sense"
6 Down 23. Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds
7 Down 42. "And that's that!"
8 Down 55. That, in Spain
9 Down 57. ___ Spumante
10 Down 28. Boozy brunch drink

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "2. Apple with a big screen"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IMAC

2 Down: "12. Schlepped"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TOTED

3 Down: "59. Enjoy a fantasy, say"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal READ

4 Down: "17. Sweeping in scope"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EPIC

5 Down: "26. "That makes sense""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ISEE

6 Down: "23. Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PETALS

7 Down: "42. "And that's that!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal SOTHERE

8 Down: "55. That, in Spain"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ESO

9 Down: "57. ___ Spumante"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ASTI

10 Down: "28. Boozy brunch drink"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MIMOSA

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 58 seconds
Difficulty: Easy

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

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Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

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No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

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Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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XWordHint Crossword Answers September 12, 2026 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

Master today's NYT crossword with our expert hint system. We provide synonyms, antonyms, and strategic clues to help you solve without spoiling the fun. Perfect for crossword lovers who want that satisfying "aha!" moment.

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September 12, 2026 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Challenging

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Light décor 10
2A 11. Last place? 4
3A 15. Pop-up with an envelope icon 10
4A 16. Round figure 4
5A 17. Winner's circle? 10
6A 18. Take two 4
7A 19. Hyperfixated 6
8A 20. "Thick ___ Brick" (1972 Jethro Tull album) 3
9A 21. Earth's pull, informally 4
10A 22. On the ___ (free) 5
11A 23. Thumbs-down votes in the Duma 5
12A 25. Why wait? 3
13A 26. Personal circumstances, so to speak 5
14A 28. Justice who's the subject of the 2026 biography "Revenge for the Sixties" 5
15A 30. Rolls out the green carpet? 4
16A 34. First full word sung in "The Alphabet Song" 3
17A 35. Proverbial small amount 6
18A 36. "Now we're talking!" 15
19A 39. Capers 6
20A 40. Common ___ 3
21A 41. Rowing machines, in gym lingo 4
22A 42. "Schitt's Creek" matriarch 5
23A 43. Really hurts 5
24A 45. Rout, in computer game lingo 3
25A 46. Word with letter or grant 5
26A 48. Toothbrush handle? 5
27A 53. Smokes 4
28A 55. N.B.A. coach Jordan ___ 3
29A 56. Punnily named production company behind TV's "Insecure" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show" 6
30A 57. Stat 4
31A 58. Common sleep aid 10
32A 60. Acquire by default? 4
33A 61. Math class assignment 10
34A 62. Labor, e.g.: Abbr. 4
35A 63. Appliances that are always blowing out? 10

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Light décor"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view
  • Similar words include: lampshade, lamp shade
  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LAMPSHADES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

2A: "11. Last place?"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
  • Similar words include: grave
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TOMB

Remember this word for future puzzles!

3A: "15. Pop-up with an envelope icon"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EMAILALERT

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4A: "16. Round figure"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
  • Similar words include: ovoid, ovate, prolate
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OVAL

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5A: "17. Winner's circle?"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: VICTORYLAP

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6A: "18. Take two"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that do over, as of (part of) a house
  • Similar words include: remake, remodel, refashion
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: REDO

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7A: "19. Hyperfixated"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ENRAPT

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8A: "20. "Thick ___ Brick" (1972 Jethro Tull album)"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ASA

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9A: "21. Earth's pull, informally"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ONEG

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10A: "22. On the ___ (free)"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that grant freedom to; free from confinement
  • Similar words include: unaffixed, at large, relax
  • Opposite of: confine, stiffen
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LOOSE

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11A: "23. Thumbs-down votes in the Duma"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NYETS

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12A: "25. Why wait?"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
  • Similar words include: confidential information, wind, bakshish
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TIP

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13A: "26. Personal circumstances, so to speak"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a particular situation
  • Similar words include: shoe, horseshoe, brake shoe
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SHOES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

14A: "28. Justice who's the subject of the 2026 biography "Revenge for the Sixties""

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ALITO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

15A: "30. Rolls out the green carpet?"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
  • Similar words include: sod, turf, sodomite
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SODS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

16A: "34. First full word sung in "The Alphabet Song""

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AND

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17A: "35. Proverbial small amount"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a very small quantity of something
  • Similar words include: lowlife, rotter, crumb
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CRUMBS

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18A: "36. "Now we're talking!""

15 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: THATSMORELIKEIT

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19A: "39. Capers"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  • Similar words include: trick, put-on, caper
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ANTICS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

20A: "40. Common ___"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
  • Similar words include: epoch, earned run average, geological era
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ERA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

21A: "41. Rowing machines, in gym lingo"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
  • Similar words include: erg
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ERGS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

22A: "42. "Schitt's Creek" matriarch"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MOIRA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

23A: "43. Really hurts"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
  • Similar words include: maim
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MAIMS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

24A: "45. Rout, in computer game lingo"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PWN

Remember this word for future puzzles!

25A: "46. Word with letter or grant"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
  • Similar words include: deflect, forget, embarrass
  • Opposite of: unstuff, unblock
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BLOCK

Remember this word for future puzzles!

26A: "48. Toothbrush handle?"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ORALB

Remember this word for future puzzles!

27A: "53. Smokes"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CIGS

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28A: "55. N.B.A. coach Jordan ___"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OTT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

29A: "56. Punnily named production company behind TV's "Insecure" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show""

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HOORAE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

30A: "57. Stat"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that as soon as possible
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ASAP

Remember this word for future puzzles!

31A: "58. Common sleep aid"

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WHITENOISE

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32A: "60. Acquire by default?"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: REPO

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33A: "61. Math class assignment"

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PROBLEMSET

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34A: "62. Labor, e.g.: Abbr."

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DEPT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

35A: "63. Appliances that are always blowing out?"

10 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HANDDRYERS

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Carpenter's tool 5
2D 2. ___ acid 5
3D 3. Kind of photography lens for a close-up 5
4D 4. Wraps in the Mideast 5
5D 5. Certain geometry calculations 6
6D 6. Playwright Moss ___ 4
7D 7. Gymnast Raisman 3
8D 8. What a joke may get eventually 15
9D 9. Takes marks off in a classroom? 6
10D 10. Mid-March V.I.P., informally 5
11D 11. "Surf" food in Japan, or "turf" animal in Spain 4
12D 12. Kitchen counter 9
13D 13. Became a household name, say 9
14D 14. Examples of media on Medium 9
15D 23. Many a listing in an etiquette book 4
16D 24. Wrap in South Asia 4
17D 27. Actors unsuited for subtle roles 4
18D 29. Country singer Combs 4
19D 30. Rewards program tracker 9
20D 31. "It's finally clear" 9
21D 32. Phone connector? 9
22D 33. Arouse 4
23D 35. Simoleon 4
24D 37. Labor pain? 4
25D 38. Journalist Larson who wrote "The Splendid and the Vile" 4
26D 43. Godzilla adversary 6
27D 44. Longhorn's rival 6
28D 47. Acidic 5
29D 49. Capacious 5
30D 50. Surface 5
31D 51. Pointer for a public speaker 5
32D 52. Sources of the juice that "bleeds" in a faux meat patty 5
33D 54. Tough thing to be in 4
34D 56. Stayed together 4
35D 59. Placeholder abbr. 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Carpenter's tool"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
  • Similar words include: stratum, plane, tied
  • Opposite of: raise
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LEVEL

Remember this word for future puzzles!

2D: "2. ___ acid"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the radical -nh2
  • Similar words include: amino group, aminic
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AMINO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

3D: "3. Kind of photography lens for a close-up"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
  • Similar words include: macro instruction
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MACRO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

4D: "4. Wraps in the Mideast"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling
  • Similar words include: pita, pocket bread
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PITAS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

5D: "5. Certain geometry calculations"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an elevated geological formation
  • Similar words include: squelch, squish, splosh
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SLOPES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

6D: "6. Playwright Moss ___"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states playwright who collaborated with george s. kaufman (1904-1961)
  • Similar words include: stag, Lorenz Hart, Moss Hart
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HART

Remember this word for future puzzles!

7D: "7. Gymnast Raisman"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ALY

Remember this word for future puzzles!

8D: "8. What a joke may get eventually"

15 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DELAYEDREACTION

Remember this word for future puzzles!

9D: "9. Takes marks off in a classroom?"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that remove from memory or existence
  • Similar words include: delete, rub out, wipe out
  • Opposite of: record
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ERASES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

10D: "10. Mid-March V.I.P., informally"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STPAT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

11D: "11. "Surf" food in Japan, or "turf" animal in Spain"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TORO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

12D: "12. Kitchen counter"

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OVENTIMER

Remember this word for future puzzles!

13D: "13. Became a household name, say"

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MADEITBIG

Remember this word for future puzzles!

14D: "14. Examples of media on Medium"

9 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BLOGPOSTS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

15D: "23. Many a listing in an etiquette book"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NONO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

16D: "24. Wrap in South Asia"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a dress worn primarily by hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
  • Similar words include: saree
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SARI

Remember this word for future puzzles!

17D: "27. Actors unsuited for subtle roles"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
  • Similar words include: ham actor, ham, overplay
  • Opposite of: underact
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HAMS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

18D: "29. Country singer Combs"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (new testament) the apostle closely associated with st. paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third gospel
  • Similar words include: Saint Luke, Gospel of Luke, Gospel According to Luke
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LUKE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

19D: "30. Rewards program tracker"

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STAMPCARD

Remember this word for future puzzles!

20D: "31. "It's finally clear""

9 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OHNOWISEE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

21D: "32. Phone connector?"

9 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DATINGAPP

Remember this word for future puzzles!

22D: "33. Arouse"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
  • Similar words include: shake, put forward, ado
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STIR

Remember this word for future puzzles!

23D: "35. Simoleon"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
  • Similar words include: dollar bill, buck, dollar
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CLAM

Remember this word for future puzzles!

24D: "37. Labor pain?"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
  • Similar words include: rat, strikebreaker, fink
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SCAB

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25D: "38. Journalist Larson who wrote "The Splendid and the Vile""

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

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  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ERIK

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26D: "43. Godzilla adversary"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: MOTHRA

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27D: "44. Longhorn's rival"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a native or resident of oklahoma
  • Similar words include: Oklahoman, preferably, rather
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: SOONER

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28D: "47. Acidic"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: LOWPH

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29D: "49. Capacious"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an associate who shares a room with you
  • Similar words include: roomie, spacious, roommate
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ROOMY

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30D: "50. Surface"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that come into existence; take on form or shape
  • Similar words include: lift, originate, rise up
  • Opposite of: sit down, go to bed
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Answer: ARISE

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31D: "51. Pointer for a public speaker"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
  • Similar words include: optical maser
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: LASER

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32D: "52. Sources of the juice that "bleeds" in a faux meat patty"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that biennial eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
  • Similar words include: Beta vulgaris, common beet, beetroot
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: BEETS

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33D: "54. Tough thing to be in"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a point located with respect to surface features of some region
  • Similar words include: stain, smirch, make out
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SPOT

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34D: "56. Stayed together"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
  • Similar words include: book, bind, concur
  • Opposite of: disagree, let go of
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Answer: HELD

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35D: "59. Placeholder abbr."

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TBD

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Today's Puzzle Stats

35 Across Clues
35 Down Clues
70 Total Clues

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