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Monday, September 2, 2024

NYT0902 Monday Sep 02, 2024 - NYT Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. Spinning item for a circus performer, 6. Pollution portmanteau, 10. Does in, in mob slang, 14. Actress Hinds of "9-1-1", 15. Choco ___ (frozen treat with a rhyming name), 16. Penne ___ vodka, 17. Song character who comes "down the bunny trail", 20. Revered star, 21. Umpire's count after a ball and a strike, 22. Museum in N.Y.C.'s Central Park, with "the", 23. "Makes sense", 25. Narrows at the end, 27. Someone who says the same thing again and again, metaphorically, 32. Engineered embankment, 33. Kwik-E-Mart operator on "The Simpsons", 34. National law enforcement officers, with "the", 38. Dedicated poem, 39. Stance, 43. Slime, 44. Gummy candy shape, 46. U.S. 101 or 66: Abbr., 47. "Bleeding Love" singer Lewis, 49. One having an ice time at the Olympics?, 53. Pop singer Grande, 56. The "m" of e = mc2, 57. Sandoval of "Vanderpump Rules", 58. Rocky, 61. Senate affirmatives, 65. Short distance to travel, with a hint to 17-, 27- and 49-Across, 68. City where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded, 69. Put in the mail, 70. Kitchen gadget for apples, 71. River to Hades, 72. They may be graphic, 73. Black wood

Down Clues :

1. Spanish "daddy", 2. Told a fib, 3. Regarding, 4. Others similar, 5. Outsize feature of a bat's head, 6. Pot smoker, 7. Chess game's ending, 8. Eight: Prefix, 9. Hit the road, as a band, 10. Nondairy milk option, 11. Symbol in Tinder's logo, 12. Frequent-___ miles, 13. Seasons to taste, say, 18. Director Joel or Ethan, 19. Approach, 24. Ooze, 26. Common email attachment, 27. What one might do after making a birthday wish, 28. Second chance, 29. Finished, 30. Picky ___, 31. PC "brain", 35. Showbiz awards quartet, 36. Finished, 37. Fly high, 40. Musician in a cathedral, 41. Letters between R and V, 42. Lodge group since 1868, 45. Advanced deg. for creative types, 48. Gravy train gig, 50. Alaska native, 51. Corrects, as a text, 52. What a beach shower helps wash off, 53. One of the Three Musketeers, 54. Pigeon's perch, 55. Suggest indirectly, 59. Fencing sword, 60. Barn topper, 62. Croatian currency beginning in 2023, 63. "___ to that!" ("Totally agree!"), 64. Agile for one's age, 66. Word after White or Red, 67. Card above king

Monday Sep 02, 2024 - NYT Crossword Clues Hints
Monday Sep 02, 2024 - NYT Crossword Clues Hints


Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 02, 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. Spinning item for a circus performer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLATE

    Possible Answer : home_plate, photographic_plate, shell, denture, dental_plate, home, scale, home_base, crustal_plate, plateful, plate, collection_plate


  • The clue is 6. Pollution portmanteau. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMOG

    Possible Answer : smogginess, smog


  • The clue is 10. Does in, in mob slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OFFS

    Possible Answer : polish_off, dispatch, remove, slay, murder, hit, bump_off, off


  • The clue is 14. Actress Hinds of "9-1-1". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AISHA


  • The clue is 15. Choco ___ (frozen treat with a rhyming name). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TACO

    Possible Answer : greaser, taco, wetback


  • The clue is 16. Penne ___ vodka. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLA


  • The clue is 17. Song character who comes "down the bunny trail". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PETERCOTTONTAIL


  • The clue is 20. Revered star. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDOL

    Possible Answer : perfection, god, matinee_idol, idol, graven_image, paragon, beau_ideal


  • The clue is 21. Umpire's count after a ball and a strike. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONEONE


  • The clue is 22. Museum in N.Y.C.'s Central Park, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MET

    Possible Answer : forgather, fulfil, contact, see, gather, take_on, receive, touch, converge, fulfill, suffer, cope_with, conform_to, fit, foregather, come_across, get_together, encounter, run_into, fill, run_across, adjoin, meet, satisfy, play, assemble, match

    Possible Opposite Answer : diverge


  • The clue is 23. "Makes sense". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISEE


  • The clue is 25. Narrows at the end. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAPERS

    Possible Answer : point, wick, candle, wax_light, taper, sharpen


  • The clue is 27. Someone who says the same thing again and again, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BROKENRECORD


  • The clue is 32. Engineered embankment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEVEE

    Possible Answer : levee


  • The clue is 33. Kwik-E-Mart operator on "The Simpsons". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APU


  • The clue is 34. National law enforcement officers, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEDS

    Possible Answer : Federal_Reserve_System, Federal_Reserve, federal_official, FRS, Fed, Federal


  • The clue is 38. Dedicated poem. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODE

    Possible Answer : ode


  • The clue is 39. Stance. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POSTURE

    Possible Answer : military_strength, pose, sit, posture, military_capability, military_posture, model, strength, position, carriage, bearing, stance, attitude


  • The clue is 43. Slime. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GOO

    Possible Answer : gook, goop, goo, guck, gunk, sludge, muck, ooze, slime


  • The clue is 44. Gummy candy shape. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WORM

    Possible Answer : louse, writhe, squirm, dirt_ball, wrestle, worm, twist, insect, wriggle


  • The clue is 46. U.S. 101 or 66: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RTE


  • The clue is 47. "Bleeding Love" singer Lewis. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEONA


  • The clue is 49. One having an ice time at the Olympics?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FIGURESKATER


  • The clue is 53. Pop singer Grande. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARIANA

    Possible Answer : Ariana


  • The clue is 56. The "m" of e = mc2. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MASS

    Possible Answer : deal, stack, hatful, bulk, heap, plenty, raft, quite_a_little, aggregative, batch, the_great_unwashed, great_deal, muckle, mint, lot, masses, passel, multitude, pot, people, flock, peck, sight, hoi_polloi, mass, Mass, mess, slew, mickle, wad, aggregated, spate, volume, good_deal, mountain, pile, tidy_sum, aggregate


  • The clue is 57. Sandoval of "Vanderpump Rules". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOM

    Possible Answer : Tom, Uncle_Tom, tom, gobbler, tomcat, turkey_cock, tom_turkey


  • The clue is 58. Rocky. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNEVEN

    Possible Answer : odd, spotty, scratchy, uneven, mismatched

    Possible Opposite Answer : even


  • The clue is 61. Senate affirmatives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YEAS

    Possible Answer : yea

    Possible Opposite Answer : nay


  • The clue is 65. Short distance to travel, with a hint to 17-, 27- and 49-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOPSKIPANDAJUMP


  • The clue is 68. City where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OSLO

    Possible Answer : Christiania, Oslo, capital_of_Norway


  • The clue is 69. Put in the mail. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEND

    Possible Answer : mail, send_out, commit, transmit, send, get_off, ship, send_off, beam, air, station, institutionalize, institutionalise, direct, charge, broadcast, post, place, transport


  • The clue is 70. Kitchen gadget for apples. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CORER

    Possible Answer : corer


  • The clue is 71. River to Hades. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STYX

    Possible Answer : Styx, River_Styx


  • The clue is 72. They may be graphic. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEES

    Possible Answer : golf_tee, teeing_ground, tee_up, football_tee, tee


  • The clue is 73. Black wood. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EBONY

    Possible Answer : pitch_black, ebony, soot_black, ebony_tree, ebon, Diospyros_ebenum, sable, jet_black, coal_black

Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Spanish "daddy". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAPI

  • The clue is 2. Told a fib. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIED

    Possible Answer: lie_in, dwell, lied, rest, lie_down, consist, lie

    Possible Opposite Answer : stand, arise

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

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

    The answer: ASTO

  • The clue is 4. Others similar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THELIKE

  • The clue is 5. Outsize feature of a bat's head. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EAR

    Possible Answer: spike, capitulum, ear, pinna, auricle

  • The clue is 6. Pot smoker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STONER

    Possible Answer: lapidator, stone, stoner

  • The clue is 7. Chess game's ending. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MATE

    Possible Answer: better_half, twin, spouse, copulate, Ilex_paraguariensis, married_person, match, partner, pair, checkmate, couple, fellow, mate, first_mate, teammate, Paraguay_tea

  • The clue is 8. Eight: Prefix. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCTO

  • The clue is 9. Hit the road, as a band. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GOONTOUR

  • The clue is 10. Nondairy milk option. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OAT

    Possible Answer: oat

  • The clue is 11. Symbol in Tinder's logo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLAME

    Possible Answer: flare, fire, flame, flaming

  • The clue is 12. Frequent-___ miles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLIER

    Possible Answer: airman, flyer, flier, aviator, broadsheet, bill, circular, handbill, throwaway, aeronaut, broadside

  • The clue is 13. Seasons to taste, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SALTS

    Possible Answer: table_salt, Strategic_Arms_Limitation_Talks, SALT, common_salt, salt, salinity, saltiness

  • The clue is 18. Director Joel or Ethan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COEN

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

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

    The answer: NEAR

    Possible Answer: approximate, come_near, come_on, nearly, near, draw_close, draw_near, about, go_up, almost, nigh, cheeseparing, well-nigh, close, penny-pinching, approach, good, skinny, most, virtually, dear

    Possible Opposite Answer : far

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

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

    The answer: SEEP

    Possible Answer: seep, ooze

  • The clue is 26. Common email attachment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PDF

  • The clue is 27. What one might do after making a birthday wish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLOW

    Possible Answer: bollocks_up, bluster, C, bobble, brag, foul_up, bump, shock, fumble, drift, gasconade, swash, vaunt, bollix, blow_out, setback, gust, mess_up, bollocks, black_eye, boast, muff, blow, nose_candy, suck, spoil, shoot_a_line, tout, waste, muck_up, shove_along, screw_up, ball_up, botch, be_adrift, shove_off, reversal, bumble, gas, blast, puff, reverse, bodge, botch_up, bungle, bollix_up, mishandle, louse_up, burn_out, fuck_up, coke, flub, float, snow, fellate, fluff, go_down_on, squander

    Possible Opposite Answer : conserve

  • The clue is 28. Second chance. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REDO

    Possible Answer: reconstruct, remodel, remake, make_over, refashion, redo

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

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

    The answer: OVER

    Possible Answer: all_over, complete, concluded, ended, terminated, o'er, over

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

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

    The answer: EATER

    Possible Answer: eater, feeder

  • The clue is 31. PC "brain". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CPU

    Possible Answer: CPU, C.P.U., central_processor, mainframe, processor, central_processing_unit

  • The clue is 35. Showbiz awards quartet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EGOT

  • The clue is 36. Finished. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DONE

    Possible Answer: come, perform, execute, arrange, dress, manage, make_out, practice, coiffe, do, make, cause, practise, suffice, behave, serve, get_along, act, through, fare, through_with, coif, set, exercise, done, coiffure, answer

    Possible Opposite Answer : unmake

  • The clue is 37. Fly high. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOAR

    Possible Answer: soar_upwards, sailplane, soar_up, surge, zoom, soar, hang_glide

  • The clue is 40. Musician in a cathedral. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORGANIST

    Possible Answer: organist

  • The clue is 41. Letters between R and V. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STU

  • The clue is 42. Lodge group since 1868. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELKS

    Possible Answer: American_elk, red_deer, European_elk, wapiti, Cervus_elaphus_canadensis, elk, Alces_alces, moose, Cervus_elaphus

  • The clue is 45. Advanced deg. for creative types. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MFA

    Possible Answer: MFA, Master_of_Fine_Arts

  • The clue is 48. Gravy train gig. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EASYJOB

  • The clue is 50. Alaska native. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INUK

  • The clue is 51. Corrects, as a text. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EMENDS

    Possible Answer: emend

  • The clue is 52. What a beach shower helps wash off. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAND

    Possible Answer: George_Sand, grit, gumption, Sand, Amandine_Aurore_Lucie_Dupin, sandpaper, moxie, Baroness_Dudevant, backbone, guts, sand

  • The clue is 53. One of the Three Musketeers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATHOS

    Possible Answer: Mount_Athos, Athos

  • The clue is 54. Pigeon's perch. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROOST

    Possible Answer: perch, roost, rest

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

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

    The answer: IMPLY

    Possible Answer: incriminate, inculpate, involve, entail, connote, imply, mean

  • The clue is 59. Fencing sword. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EPEE

    Possible Answer: epee

  • The clue is 60. Barn topper. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VANE

    Possible Answer: web, wind_vane, weather_vane, blade, weathervane, vane

  • The clue is 62. Croatian currency beginning in 2023. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EURO

    Possible Answer: euro

  • The clue is 63. "___ to that!" ("Totally agree!"). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMEN

    Possible Answer: Amon, Amen, Amun

  • The clue is 64. Agile for one's age. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPRY

    Possible Answer: nimble, spry, agile, quick

  • The clue is 66. Word after White or Red. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOX

  • The clue is 67. Card above king. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACE

    Possible Answer: breeze_through, adept, single, sensation, whiz, I, maven, angiotensin_converting_enzyme, first-rate, one, genius, topnotch, mavin, angiotensin-converting_enzyme, nail, tiptop, superstar, tops, ACE, sweep_through, unity, whizz, A-one, super, virtuoso, star, wizard, Allied_Command_Europe, pass_with_flying_colors, crack, 1, ace, wiz, hotshot, champion, sail_through, top-notch

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword May 19, 2026 Answers

Trivia Week 3 Manual for NYT Mini May 19, 2026

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 May 19, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date May 19, 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
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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 22. High court judge?
2 Across 36. Frozen dessert franchise
3 Across 61. "Beau ___"
4 Across 57. Like a gut course
5 Across 51. "Yikes!"
6 Across 27. Whale groups
7 Across 26. Joke (around)
8 Across 45. Free-spirited aesthetic
9 Across 60. Breads for Reuben sandwiches
10 Across 16. Sound of a horse's hoof

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: "22. High court judge?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 11 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C_________E

Answer:

Click to reveal CHAIRUMPIRE

2 Across: "36. Frozen dessert franchise"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TCBY

3 Across: "61. "Beau ___""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal GESTE

4 Across: "57. Like a gut course"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EASY

5 Across: "51. "Yikes!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EGAD

6 Across: "27. Whale groups"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PODS

7 Across: "26. Joke (around)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'D'
  • Another word like this: fry

Answer:

Click to reveal KID

8 Across: "45. Free-spirited aesthetic"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BOHO

9 Across: "60. Breads for Reuben sandwiches"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RYES

10 Across: "16. Sound of a horse's hoof"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CLOP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 37. Yoga stance on all fours
2 Down 29. Slowly ___ surely
3 Down 8. Gorp tidbit
4 Down 7. ___ goal (soccer blunder)
5 Down 18. ___ Lingus
6 Down 34. Leaves together?
7 Down 44. Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz
8 Down 2. Skating exhibition
9 Down 40. Nickname for Jeffrey Lebowski in "The Big Lebowski"
10 Down 11. From Nome or Juneau

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "37. Yoga stance on all fours"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal COWPOSE

2 Down: "29. Slowly ___ surely"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BUT

3 Down: "8. Gorp tidbit"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RAISIN

4 Down: "7. ___ goal (soccer blunder)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Another word like this: have

Answer:

Click to reveal OWN

5 Down: "18. ___ Lingus"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AER

6 Down: "34. Leaves together?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PILE

7 Down: "44. Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal GINNIE

8 Down: "2. Skating exhibition"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: I_____W

Answer:

Click to reveal ICESHOW

9 Down: "40. Nickname for Jeffrey Lebowski in "The Big Lebowski""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal THEDUDE

10 Down: "11. From Nome or Juneau"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A_____N

Answer:

Click to reveal ALASKAN

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 52 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

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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.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

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!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 3?

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

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?

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

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Last Updated: May 19, 2026 at 06:59 AM

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday's NYT Mini Oct 11 - All 10 Across & 10 Down Clues Decoded

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today October 11, 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 October 11, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 11, 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 45. Meet face to face?
2 Across 31. "___ Deo gloria" (Latin doctrine)
3 Across 1. Source of great power?
4 Across 59. What magicians strive to do
5 Across 40. Initial cost of a sort
6 Across 42. Put on ___
7 Across 49. Like some protective sunglasses, in brief
8 Across 52. Beam
9 Across 61. Under lines?
10 Across 58. Music box?

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: "45. Meet face to face?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H______T

Answer:

Click to reveal HEADBUTT

2 Across: "31. "___ Deo gloria" (Latin doctrine)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SOLI

3 Across: "1. Source of great power?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 12 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: M__________H

Answer:

Click to reveal MASTERSWITCH

4 Across: "59. What magicians strive to do"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 12 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B__________D

Answer:

Click to reveal BLOWYOURMIND

5 Across: "40. Initial cost of a sort"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANTE

6 Across: "42. Put on ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANACT

7 Across: "49. Like some protective sunglasses, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANTIUV

8 Across: "52. Beam"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
  • Another word like this: beam

Answer:

Click to reveal RAY

9 Across: "61. Under lines?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 12 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S__________M

Answer:

Click to reveal SUBWAYSYSTEM

10 Across: "58. Music box?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AMP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 30. "Everyone has ___. What's rare is the courage to follow [it] to the dark places where it leads": Erica Jong
2 Down 6. They see things for what they are
3 Down 9. Shorthand for a stance
4 Down 28. Words on either side of "for"
5 Down 43. Chooses traffic over train, perhaps
6 Down 55. Reaction to something sweet, maybe
7 Down 2. Taxing times
8 Down 36. Spot to order a witbier or hefeweizen
9 Down 27. Johann ___, philosopher who influenced Hegel
10 Down 7. Seafood staple of New England

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TALENT

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal REALISTS

3 Down: "9. Shorthand for a stance"

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 IMO

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANEYE

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CABSIT

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AWW

7 Down: "2. Taxing times"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal APRILS

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BRAUHAUS

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal FICHTE

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

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SCROD

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 52 seconds
Difficulty: Medium

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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.

Last Updated: October 11, 2025 at 03:44 AM

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

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

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

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About Today's Down Clues

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

All Down Clues - Complete List

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

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

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Ticks off"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MIFFS

2 Down: "2. Taxing times"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer APRILS

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHOTAT

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TOM

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENE

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REALISTS

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCROD

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WATT

9 Down: "9. Shorthand for a stance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMO

10 Down: "10. Top choice?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEE

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRADLE

12 Down: "12. Big hoppers"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HARES

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LPRECORD

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CHOCULA

15 Down: "15. Nutritionist's offering"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DIETTIP

16 Down: "23. Lollapalooza, for instance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FESTIVAL

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANIPEDI

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BROEY

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FICHTE

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANEYE

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TALENT

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REPOT

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PRINT

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DATATYPE

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BRAUHAUS

26 Down: "37. Very hot and dry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAHARAN

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONENAME

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TUVALU

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CABSIT

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TYRONE

31 Down: "46. Some spring nursery purchases"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BULBS

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OHJOY

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SANDM

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARYA

35 Down: "54. ___ rule"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOB

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AWW

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRY

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

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KMS

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

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

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

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

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 38 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

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

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

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

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Down clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

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

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