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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

No. 27,385 Wed Oct 30, 2024 NYT Crossword by Josh M. Kaufmann

Across Clues :

1. Wrap on a roll, 6. Like flushed cheeks, 10. Actor Stonestreet of "Modern Family", 14. "Throw me ___!", 15. Foxtrot preceder, 16. Prefix with space, 17. With 59-Across, instructions for the sets of circled letters, 20. Head liner?, 21. The "lava" in a lava lamp, 22. Member of Tarzan's tribe, 23. Kristen of "Palm Royale", 25. Calculator symbol on a MacBook, e.g., 28. Li'l ___, 30. Popular music genre from Nigeria, 32. Symbols of electrical resistance, 33. "The People's Princess", 34. Connect, 36. Contractor's assessment: Abbr., 37. Overly lenient, 40. ___ in Charlie, 42. Carbon compound, 43. Certain Disney princess-inspired Halloween costumes, 47. Oft-repeated saying, 49. Naught, nil, nada, 51. Belittle, 52. City at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, 53. Crack jokes, 54. "Any given Sunday" org., 55. Start of some art movement names, 57. Bud, 59. See 17-Across, 65. Thereabouts, 66. What lives in a hole in the wall?, 67. Hurdles for some bio majors, 68. Takes home, 69. Common connections, 70. Gave false romantic hope

Wed Oct 30, 2024 NYT Crossword
Wed Oct 30, 2024 NYT Crossword


Down Clues :

1. Sentimental sort, 2. Father of, in Arabic, 3. 401(k) alternative, 4. 29-Down and others, 5. Classic soda brand, 6. Dream stage, 7. Spooky mo., 8. Presented, 9. Mat class?, 10. Dig in, 11. Puts back on a wall, 12. Words that might follow "This is not a drill", 13. Tubes used in sediment sample collecting, 18. Lake with a spooky-sounding name, 19. Checkup, 23. Hunk of gum, 24. "___ were a rich man ...", 26. Louisiana Acadian, 27. Study of the ear, 29. Ghoulish character who appears after someone follows the instructions at 17- and 59-Across, 31. Moratorium, 32. Lone index finger, symbolically, 35. Home with a dome, 38. Agcy. that carries out the Controlled Substances Act, 39. Original console for the Super Mario games, for short, 40. Cost of a ride, say, 41. Data cruncher, 44. Appear angry, 45. Garland, Barr, Sessions, etc., for short, 46. Army rank: Abbr., 47. Rock singer Shirley, 48. Pay to stay, 50. Fairy tale opener, 52. Lindsay with a cameo in 2024's "Mean Girls", 56. 11,000+-foot peak in southern Italy, 58. Web programmer's code, 60. Apple devices run on it, 61. Cleanse (of), 62. Chicago trains, 63. W.W. II arena, 64. "Last four digits" fig.

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 30, 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. Wrap on a roll. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SARAN

    Possible Answer : saran


  • The clue is 6. Like flushed cheeks. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROSY

    Possible Answer : rose-cheeked, rosy-cheeked, blushful, rose-colored, rosy, fortunate, flushed


  • The clue is 10. Actor Stonestreet of "Modern Family". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERIC


  • The clue is 14. "Throw me ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABONE


  • The clue is 15. Foxtrot preceder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECHO

    Possible Answer : Echo, reverberation, replication, repeat, ring, resound, echo, recall, reverberate, sound_reflection


  • The clue is 16. Prefix with space. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AERO


  • The clue is 17. With 59-Across, instructions for the sets of circled letters. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: PUTTHEMTOGETHER


  • The clue is 20. Head liner?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAIR

    Possible Answer : fuzz, hair, tomentum, hairsbreadth, pilus, whisker, haircloth, hair's-breadth


  • The clue is 21. The "lava" in a lava lamp. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WAX

    Possible Answer : wax, climb, mount, full, rise

    Possible Opposite Answer : wane


  • The clue is 22. Member of Tarzan's tribe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APE

    Possible Answer : anthropoid, caricature, aper, copycat, ape, imitator, emulator


  • The clue is 23. Kristen of "Palm Royale". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WIIG


  • The clue is 25. Calculator symbol on a MacBook, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICON

    Possible Answer : picture, icon, ikon, image


  • The clue is 28. Li'l ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABNER


  • The clue is 30. Popular music genre from Nigeria. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AFROBEAT


  • The clue is 32. Symbols of electrical resistance. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OMEGAS

    Possible Answer : Z, omega


  • The clue is 33. "The People's Princess". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIANA

    Possible Answer : Lady_Diana_Frances_Spencer, Diana, Princess_of_Wales, Princess_Diana


  • The clue is 34. Connect. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JOIN

    Possible Answer : joint, sum, bring_together, conjoin, get_together, connect, union, junction, articulation, link_up, fall_in, unite, link, juncture, join

    Possible Opposite Answer : disjoin


  • The clue is 36. Contractor's assessment: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EST

    Possible Answer : Eastern_Standard_Time, EST, Eastern_Time


  • The clue is 37. Overly lenient. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INDULGENT

    Possible Answer : lenient, indulgent, soft

    Possible Opposite Answer : nonindulgent


  • The clue is 40. ___ in Charlie. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAS

    Possible Answer : Calif., California, atomic_number_20, CA, Golden_State, calcium, Ca


  • The clue is 42. Carbon compound. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENOL

    Possible Answer : enol


  • The clue is 43. Certain Disney princess-inspired Halloween costumes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELSAS


  • The clue is 47. Oft-repeated saying. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANTRA

    Possible Answer : mantra


  • The clue is 49. Naught, nil, nada. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GOOSEEGG


  • The clue is 51. Belittle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABASE

    Possible Answer : mortify, humiliate, chagrin, abase, humble


  • The clue is 52. City at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LYON

    Possible Answer : Lyons, Lyon


  • The clue is 53. Crack jokes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JEST

    Possible Answer : jape, laugh, joke, jocularity, gag, jest


  • The clue is 54. "Any given Sunday" org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NFL


  • The clue is 55. Start of some art movement names. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEO

    Possible Answer : neo


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

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

    The answer: CHUM

    Possible Answer : pal, chum_salmon, sidekick, Oncorhynchus_keta, chum, buddy, crony, brother


  • The clue is 59. See 17-Across. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: SAYITTHREETIMES


  • The clue is 65. Thereabouts. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORSO


  • The clue is 66. What lives in a hole in the wall?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAIL

    Possible Answer : pass_with_flying_colors, smash, nab, collar, boom, breeze_through, ace, pick_up, apprehend, peg, pinpoint, nail, arrest, complete, nail_down, cop, blast, sail_through, sweep_through


  • The clue is 67. Hurdles for some bio majors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MCATS


  • The clue is 68. Takes home. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NETS

    Possible Answer : sack, lucre, meshing, clear, cyberspace, profit, nett, meshwork, net, earnings, network, internet, sack_up, web, profits, net_income, net_profit, mesh


  • The clue is 69. Common connections. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANDS


  • The clue is 70. Gave false romantic hope. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEDON


Down Clues and Answers:

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

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

    The answer: SAP

    Possible Answer: tomfool, exhaust, tire, run_down, blackjack, play_out, saphead, fool, cosh, sap, muggins

  • The clue is 2. Father of, in Arabic. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABU

  • The clue is 3. 401(k) alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROTHIRA

  • The clue is 4. 29-Down and others. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: ANTAGONISTS

    Possible Answer: resister, opposer, adversary, antagonist, opponent

    Possible Opposite Answer : agonist, synergist

  • The clue is 5. Classic soda brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEHI

  • The clue is 6. Dream stage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REM

    Possible Answer: REM, REM_sleep, rapid_eye_movement_sleep, rapid_eye_movement, paradoxical_sleep

  • The clue is 7. Spooky mo.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCT

    Possible Answer: Oct, October

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

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

    The answer: SHOWN

    Possible Answer: prove, register, show_up, express, depict, demo, picture, shew, bear_witness, designate, point, show, evince, demonstrate, present, usher, testify, render, record, read, evidence, exhibit, indicate, establish

    Possible Opposite Answer : disprove, hide

  • The clue is 9. Mat class?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YOGA

    Possible Answer: yoga

  • The clue is 10. Dig in. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EAT

    Possible Answer: use_up, exhaust, feed, consume, eat_up, wipe_out, deplete, run_through, eat, rust, eat_on, corrode

  • The clue is 11. Puts back on a wall. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REHANGS

  • The clue is 12. Words that might follow "This is not a drill". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IREPEAT

  • The clue is 13. Tubes used in sediment sample collecting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CORERS

    Possible Answer: corer

  • The clue is 18. Lake with a spooky-sounding name. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERIE

    Possible Answer: Lake_Erie, Erie

  • The clue is 19. Checkup. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXAM

    Possible Answer: examination, test, exam

  • The clue is 23. Hunk of gum. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WAD

    Possible Answer: passel, raft, quid, chaw, plenty, good_deal, plug, jam, tidy_sum, ram, stack, cram, jampack, bundle, mass, spate, lot, quite_a_little, heap, mint, mickle, slew, pack, muckle, mountain, chock_up, pile, great_deal, hatful, compact, wad, batch, deal, pot, chew, cud, flock, sight, peck, mess

  • The clue is 24. "___ were a rich man ...". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IFI

  • The clue is 26. Louisiana Acadian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAJUN

    Possible Answer: Cajun

  • The clue is 27. Study of the ear. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OTOLOGY

    Possible Answer: otology

  • The clue is 29. Ghoulish character who appears after someone follows the instructions at 17- and 59-Across. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: BEETLEJUICE

  • The clue is 31. Moratorium. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAN

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

  • The clue is 32. Lone index finger, symbolically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONE

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

  • The clue is 35. Home with a dome. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IGLOO

    Possible Answer: iglu, igloo

  • The clue is 38. Agcy. that carries out the Controlled Substances Act. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEA

    Possible Answer: Drug_Enforcement_Agency, DEA, Drug_Enforcement_Administration

  • The clue is 39. Original console for the Super Mario games, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NES

    Possible Answer: northeastward, Cornhusker_State, atomic_number_10, nor'-east, northeast, NE, Nebraska, neon, Ne

  • The clue is 40. Cost of a ride, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CABFARE

  • The clue is 41. Data cruncher. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANALYST

    Possible Answer: analyst, psychoanalyst

  • The clue is 44. Appear angry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEEMMAD

  • The clue is 45. Garland, Barr, Sessions, etc., for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGS

    Possible Answer: Ag, atomic_number_47, silver

  • The clue is 46. Army rank: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SGT

  • The clue is 47. Rock singer Shirley. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANSON

    Possible Answer: Manson, Sir_Patrick_Manson

  • The clue is 48. Pay to stay. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RENT

    Possible Answer: lease, take, pull, tear, hire, rip, engage, rent, snag, split, economic_rent, let, charter, rend, rive

  • The clue is 50. Fairy tale opener. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONCE

    Possible Answer: erstwhile, one_time, once, erst, formerly, at_one_time, in_one_case

  • The clue is 52. Lindsay with a cameo in 2024's "Mean Girls". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOHAN

    Possible Answer: Arhant, lohan, Arhat

  • The clue is 56. 11,000+-foot peak in southern Italy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETNA

    Possible Answer: Etna, bunsen, bunsen_burner, etna, Mount_Etna, Mt_Etna

  • The clue is 58. Web programmer's code. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HTML

    Possible Answer: HTML, hypertext_mark-up_language, hypertext_markup_language

  • The clue is 60. Apple devices run on it. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IOS

    Possible Answer: Io

  • The clue is 61. Cleanse (of). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RID

    Possible Answer: rid, disembarrass, free

  • The clue is 62. Chicago trains. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELS

    Possible Answer: EL, ALT, elevated_railway, elevation, altitude, elevated, overhead_railway, elevated_railroad, el

  • The clue is 63. W.W. II arena. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETO

  • The clue is 64. "Last four digits" fig.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SSN

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today December 07, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today December 07, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert 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 December 07, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, December 07, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 07, 2025
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

  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 122. Weirdly spooky
2 Across 62. Cattle calls
3 Across 86. Basic tenet of improv
4 Across 74. Like the Red Sea after a visit from Moses
5 Across 36. Emmy-winning actor Ray
6 Across 83. Hint
7 Across 123. Church staple
8 Across 124. "Vous ___ ici" (French map phrase)
9 Across 91. A urinal, according to Duchamp
10 Across 108. Bit of letter-shaped hardware

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: "122. Weirdly spooky"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EERIE

2 Across: "62. Cattle calls"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LOWS

3 Across: "86. Basic tenet of improv"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: Y____D

Answer:

Click to reveal YESAND

4 Across: "74. Like the Red Sea after a visit from Moses"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PARTED

5 Across: "36. Emmy-winning actor Ray"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LIOTTA

6 Across: "83. Hint"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TRACE

7 Across: "123. Church staple"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: O___N

Answer:

Click to reveal ORGAN

8 Across: "124. "Vous ___ ici" (French map phrase)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ETES

9 Across: "91. A urinal, according to Duchamp"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Another word like this: prowess

Answer:

Click to reveal ART

10 Across: "108. Bit of letter-shaped hardware"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ORING

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 29. Starter, perhaps
2 Down 42. "Jeepers creepers!"
3 Down 52. Nullify
4 Down 92. Something for canines to sink their canines into
5 Down 13. One chain x one furlong
6 Down 9. Arabic greeting and farewell
7 Down 93. Toil
8 Down 90. McFlurry flavor
9 Down 8. Jelly you wouldn't pair with peanut butter
10 Down 114. Taxpayer IDs

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "29. Starter, perhaps"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SOUP

2 Down: "42. "Jeepers creepers!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal YIPES

3 Down: "52. Nullify"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NEGATE

4 Down: "92. Something for canines to sink their canines into"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: C_____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal CHEWTOY

5 Down: "13. One chain x one furlong"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ACRE

6 Down: "9. Arabic greeting and farewell"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SALAAM

7 Down: "93. Toil"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DRUDGE

8 Down: "90. McFlurry flavor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OREO

9 Down: "8. Jelly you wouldn't pair with peanut butter"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ASPIC

10 Down: "114. Taxpayer IDs"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SSNS

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: A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

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

How fast should I be able to solve it?

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

Do I need to pay to play?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

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

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

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Monday, January 26, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 4 January 26, 2026 - Daily Answers

Quick NYT Mini Crossword January 26, 2026 (Trivia Week 4) - Solutions

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 January 26, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, January 26, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date January 26, 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 28. Purple yam used to flavor desserts
2 Across 14. Love, Italian-style
3 Across 59. "Do ___ others ..."
4 Across 66. Jadedness
5 Across 17. Classic flowering locale adjacent to the White House [baseball star]
6 Across 19. Get gooey, maybe
7 Across 52. Beverage that may come in a pint
8 Across 21. Spooky
9 Across 50. Allhallows ___
10 Across 25. Itinerary calculation, in brief

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: "28. Purple yam used to flavor desserts"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UBE

2 Across: "14. Love, Italian-style"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AMORE

3 Across: "59. "Do ___ others ...""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UNTO

4 Across: "66. Jadedness"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ENNUI

5 Across: "17. Classic flowering locale adjacent to the White House [baseball star]"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: R________N

Answer:

Click to reveal ROSEGARDEN

6 Across: "19. Get gooey, maybe"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MELT

7 Across: "52. Beverage that may come in a pint"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ALE

8 Across: "21. Spooky"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EERIE

9 Across: "50. Allhallows ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EVE

10 Across: "25. Itinerary calculation, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ETA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 43. Prefix with -metric or -morphic
2 Down 30. ___-frutti
3 Down 24. Those, in Spanish
4 Down 61. Journalist Curry
5 Down 8. Like a biased presentation
6 Down 49. Stroke lovingly
7 Down 60. Extra attention, in brief
8 Down 48. Point of a polygon
9 Down 57. Thus
10 Down 27. N.F.L. team at MetLife Stadium, as shown on scoreboards

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "43. Prefix with -metric or -morphic"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ISO

2 Down: "30. ___-frutti"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TUTTI

3 Down: "24. Those, in Spanish"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ESOS

4 Down: "61. Journalist Curry"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANN

5 Down: "8. Like a biased presentation"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ONESIDED

6 Down: "49. Stroke lovingly"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CARESS

7 Down: "60. Extra attention, in brief"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'C'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal TLC

8 Down: "48. Point of a polygon"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: V____X

Answer:

Click to reveal VERTEX

9 Down: "57. Thus"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ERGO

10 Down: "27. N.F.L. team at MetLife Stadium, as shown on scoreboards"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NYG

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 45 seconds
Difficulty: Easy

More Puzzle Help

If you like the NYT Mini, you might enjoy these other puzzles too:

Recent Crossword Solutions:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 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 4?

No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Good Trivia Week 4 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 4?

Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

Last Updated: January 26, 2026 at 04:41 AM

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