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Saturday, August 24, 2024

2424 Sat Aug 24, 2024 | LA Times Crossword Clues Hints

Sat Aug 24, 2024 LA Times Crossword Clues Hints

1 Across - Price-less event (11 letters): RED TAG SALE
11 Across - [You did what?] (4 letters): GASP
15 Across - Square deals (11 letters): EVEN TRADES
16 Across - Actress Shawkat (4 letters): ALIA
17 Across - Surprise party request (11 letters): DON'T BE LATE
18 Across - Lasses (4 letters): GALS
19 Across - Two in a million? (3 letters): ELS
20 Across - Peak performance (5 letters): A-GAME
21 Across - Bags (5 letters): SACKS
22 Across - Tennis great who won 18 Grand Slam singles championships (5 letters): EVERT
24 Across - “Queen Sugar” role for Bianca Lawson (5 letters): DARLA
26 Across - Parabola piece (3 letters): ARC
27 Across - No more than (4 letters): MERE
28 Across - Blues and bluegrass (6 letters): GENRES
29 Across - Quintana __, Mexico (3 letters): ROO
30 Across - Tool for making eyelet holes (3 letters): AWL
32 Across - Some reunión familiar attendees (4 letters): TIAS
33 Across - Trifling amount (3 letters): TAD
34 Across - Big play ground (7 letters): STADIUM
38 Across - Lead up to (7 letters): PRECEDE
40 Across - Many a “Derry Girls” teacher (3 letters): NUN
41 Across - Lacking a date (4 letters): STAG
43 Across - Casual dating letters (3 letters): NSA
44 Across - “Twisted Love” author Huang (3 letters): ANA
45 Across - Inside looks (6 letters): DECORS
47 Across - Connected notes (4 letters): SLUR
51 Across - Super gp.? (3 letters): PAC
52 Across - Japanese city known as The Nation’s Kitchen (5 letters): OSAKA
53 Across - Social media action (5 letters): SHARE
54 Across - Tourney format (5 letters): PRO-AM
56 Across - Sauce served with biryani (5 letters): RAITA
58 Across - Free spot (3 letters): PSA
59 Across - Eternities (4 letters): EONS
60 Across - Elote en vaso (11 letters): CORN IN A CUP
62 Across - Emmy winner who hosts the “Clear+Vivid” podcast (4 letters): ALDA
63 Across - Story that gets lost in time (10 letters): UNTOLD TALE
64 Across - Smack (4 letters): SLAP
65 Across - Brenda Song, once (10 letters): DISNEY STAR
1 Down - Offset, in a way (6 letters): REDEEM
2 Down - Change over time (6 letters): EVOLVE
3 Down - More compact (6 letters): DENSER
4 Down - Explosive letters (3 letters): TNT
5 Down - Ready to swing (5 letters): AT BAT
6 Down - “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” kid (4 letters): GREG
7 Down - French course (6 letters): SALADE
8 Down - Not moving (7 letters): ADAMANT
9 Down - “Don’t hold back!” (11 letters): LET ‘ER RIP!
10 Down - -babble (3 letters): -ESE
11 Down - Totally smitten (4 letters): GAGA
12 Down - Separately (9 letters): A LA CARTE
13 Down - Route that facilitated the spread of Buddhism (8 letters): SILK ROAD
14 Down - Face scan alternative (8 letters): PASSCODE
21 Down - Gets smart (6 letters): SASSES
23 Down - Scan (4 letters): READ
25 Down - Picks up (6 letters): LEARNS
28 Down - Squat muscles (6 letters): GLUTES
31 Down - Sagacity (6 letters): WISDOM
34 Down - Chikuzenni vegetables (8 letters): SNAP PEAS
35 Down - Tekkamaki (8 letters): TUNA ROLL
36 Down - Amazon predator (8 letters): ANACONDA
37 Down - Kraft supply (8 letters): MACARONI
39 Down - “Songwriter” country singer (4 letters): CASH
42 Down - Small racers (7 letters): GO-KARTS
46 Down - Spoil, as a barbecue (7 letters): RAIN ON
48 Down - Purr-fect companion (7 letters): LAP-CAT
49 Down - “The Little Mermaid” villain (7 letters): URSULA
50 Down - Harvesting machine (6 letters): REAPER
53 Down - Like used beach towels (5 letters): SANDY
55 Down - Urgent letters (4 letters): ASAP
57 Down - Rummikub piece (4 letters): TILE
60 Down - Ruminant’s mouthful (3 letters): CUD
61 Down - Mentions on X (3 letters): ATS

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 17, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Mini Crossword NYT September 17, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 1 Minutes

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

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 17, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 17, 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

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	49. Pressing
2 Across	17. Olympian Strug
3 Across	74. Like a smart aleck
4 Across	24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine
5 Across	15. Some garage jobs
6 Across	5. Ditto, in footnotes
7 Across	29. Awakening
8 Across	20. Elder brother of Moses
9 Across	22. Perfectly pitched?
10 Across	73. Really loving

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: "49. Pressing"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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DIRE

2 Across: "17. Olympian Strug"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: K___I

Answer:

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KERRI

3 Across: "74. Like a smart aleck"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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SASSY

4 Across: "24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: B__K

Answer:

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BONK

5 Across: "15. Some garage jobs"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L___S

Answer:

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LUBES

6 Across: "5. Ditto, in footnotes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: I__M

Answer:

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IDEM

7 Across: "29. Awakening"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: A_____L

Answer:

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AROUSAL

8 Across: "20. Elder brother of Moses"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: A___N

Answer:

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AARON

9 Across: "22. Perfectly pitched?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: N___T

Answer:

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NOHIT

10 Across: "73. Really loving"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: I__O

Answer:

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INTO

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton"
2 Down	68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief
3 Down	54. Screwballs
4 Down	39. Body of policy advisers
5 Down	31. Enjoy
6 Down	40. Take home
7 Down	10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes
8 Down	16. Go over lightly
9 Down	9. Rocksteady precursor
10 Down	43. Like some short tennis matches

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACTI

2 Down: "68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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RAY

3 Down: "54. Screwballs"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: K___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

KOOKS

4 Down: "39. Body of policy advisers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: T_______K

Answer:

Click to reveal

THINKTANK

5 Down: "31. Enjoy"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LIKE

6 Down: "40. Take home"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: E__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

EARN

7 Down: "10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEABAGS

8 Down: "16. Go over lightly"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: S__M

Answer:

Click to reveal

SKIM

9 Down: "9. Rocksteady precursor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SKA

10 Down: "43. Like some short tennis matches"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with '2' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: 2__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

2SET

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 58 seconds
Difficulty:	Easy

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.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Monday, LA Times August 19, 2024 | Crossword Clues Answers

Monday LA Times Crosswords: August 19, 2024

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

Across Clues and Answers:

The clue is Onesie fastener. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: snap

Possible Answer: flick, snarl, picnic, breeze, snap_bean, snatch, catch, pushover, tear, bust, lose_it, rupture, ginger_nut, piece_of_cake, cracking, snapshot, photograph, ginger_snap, centering, press_stud, gingersnap, shot, walkover, snatch_up, cinch, snap, duck_soup, elasticity, snap_fastener, grab, child's_play, shoot, click, crack, break_down
Possible Opposite Answer: inelasticity

The clue is Fourth-down option. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: punt

Possible Answer: stake, bet_on, punting, back, pole, Irish_punt, game, Irish_pound, pound, punt, gage

The clue is OshKosh __. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: bgosh

The clue is "All done!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: tada

The clue is Puccini's "Nessun dorma," e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: aria

Possible Answer: aria

The clue is Bank offerings. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: loans

Possible Answer: lend, loan, loanword
Possible Opposite Answer: borrow

The clue is Forgets to add an attachment, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: errs

Possible Answer: mistake, stray, slip, drift, err

The clue is Virtual thumbs-up. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: likebutton

The clue is "West Side Story" role for Ariana and Rita. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: anita

The clue is Film critic Roger. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ebert

The clue is "You can't please everyone," for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: lifelesson

The clue is Hawaiian dance. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: hula

Possible Answer: hula, Hawaiian_dancing, hula-hula

The clue is Did not stand. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: sat

Possible Answer: sit, ride, baby-sit, Sat, model, sit_down, Saturday, posture, seat, Sabbatum, sit_around, pose
Possible Opposite Answer: stand, arise

The clue is Just a number, some say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: age

Possible Answer: eld, geezerhood, mature, age, long_time, historic_period, old_age, maturate, years, get_on, senesce
Possible Opposite Answer: rejuvenate

The clue is Postcardworthy. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: scenic

Possible Answer: scenic

The clue is Realm reached by the rainbow bridge Bifröst. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: asgard

Possible Answer: Asgard

The clue is South American range. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: andes

Possible Answer: Andes

The clue is Tastes brownie batter before baking, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: licksthespoon

The clue is 32-Across view. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: vista

Possible Answer: aspect, prospect, panorama, scene, view, vista

The clue is Wringing wet. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: soaked

Possible Answer: fuddled, plume, douse, pluck, sop, soused, gazump, sloshed, besotted, stiff, overcharge, pixilated, smashed, pawn, wet, pissed, drench, dowse, surcharge, inebriate, tight, crocked, sozzled, soaked, rob, slopped, soak, hit_it_up, plastered, blotto, intoxicate, hock, squiffy, loaded, souse, blind_drunk, cockeyed, hook, pie-eyed, fleece, imbue
Possible Opposite Answer: undercharge

The clue is Baseball unit. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: inning

Possible Answer: inning, frame

The clue is Grassy tract. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: lea

Possible Answer: lea, pasture, ley, grazing_land, pastureland

The clue is "Vous êtes __": Paris map line. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ici

The clue is Security camera letters. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: cctv

The clue is Attend while muted, as a virtual company meeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: listeninon

The clue is British Columbia border state. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: idaho

Possible Answer: Idaho, Gem_State, ID

The clue is Parts of Groucho Marx disguises. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: noses

Possible Answer: olfactory_organ, scent, nuzzle, nozzle, nose, horn_in, poke, wind, pry, intrude

The clue is Feline user of a pet door, and a feature of 18-, 23-, 38-, and 50-Across?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: outsidecat

The clue is Actress Garr. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: teri

The clue is Stews (over). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: frets

Possible Answer: grate, sweat, worn_spot, gall, scratch, erode, rub, fuss, eat_into, rankle, eat_away, niggle, chafe, fray, lather, Greek_fret, swither, fret, stew, Greek_key, key_pattern, choke, gag

The clue is Weary sigh. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ahme

The clue is Parentheses shapes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: arcs

Possible Answer: bow, arc, arch, spark, discharge, electric_arc, electric_discharge, curve

The clue is "Jumpin' Jack __": Rolling Stones hit. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: flash

Possible Answer: cheap, dart, flash_lamp, twinkling, swank, loud, twinkle, gimcrack, wink, instant, blink_of_an_eye, newsflash, newsbreak, brassy, fanfare, dash, heartbeat, tatty, meretricious, news_bulletin, scud, ostentate, tacky, flashing, scoot, shoot, trashy, flaunt, show_off, gaudy, photoflash, jiffy, tawdry, flashbulb, winkle, flashgun, flash_bulb, garish, trice, flare, blink, flashy, New_York_minute, ostentation, flash, split_second

The clue is Ready to eat. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ripe

Possible Answer: mature, ripe, advanced, good, right
Possible Opposite Answer: green

The clue is Editor's "never mind". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: stet

Possible Answer: stet

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is Takes an extra base. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: steals

Possible Answer: slip, buy, steal, bargain

The clue is "The Chronicles of __": C.S. Lewis series. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: narnia

The clue is Floating aimlessly. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: adrift

Possible Answer: rudderless, aimless, afloat, planless, undirected, adrift, directionless

The clue is Crafting adhesive. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: paste

Possible Answer: glue, spread, paste, library_paste

The clue is Good buddy. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: pal

Possible Answer: brother, buddy, pal, crony, chum, chum_up, pal_up, sidekick

The clue is Sch. in the smallest U.S. state. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: uri

The clue is Sneakers with swooshes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: nikes

Possible Answer: Nike

The clue is Billy Blanks fitness regimen. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: taebo

The clue is Make fuzzy. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: blur

Possible Answer: smudge, obscure, smear, dim, smutch, fuzz, blear, slur, film_over, obnubilate, glaze_over, blur, confuse
Possible Opposite Answer: focus

The clue is Received permission to proceed. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: gotthenod

The clue is Granola morsel. 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 Nestlé's __-Caps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: sno

The clue is Cable channel with daily deals. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: hsn

The clue is C-notes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: bens

Possible Answer: ben

The clue is Nome resident. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: alaskan

Possible Answer: Alaskan

The clue is Omelet ingredients. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: eggs

Possible Answer: ball, eggs, testis, egg, bollock, nut, ballock, orchis, testicle

The clue is Boarding pass assignments. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: seats

Possible Answer: derriere, bottom, posterior, stern, backside, behind, hindquarters, seats, keister, tooshie, hind_end, rear, arse, seating_area, seating_room, tush, sit, buns, rear_end, tail, fundament, sit_down, nates, seat, bum, rump, induct, buttocks, seating, tail_end, prat, can, fanny, ass, butt, place, invest

The clue is Cancel, in a document. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: undo

Possible Answer: loosen, undo, untie, unwrap, unmake
Possible Opposite Answer: wrap, make

The clue is Property claim. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: lien

Possible Answer: spleen, lien

The clue is Bldg. coolers. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: acs

Possible Answer: actinium, Ac, alternating_current, AC, atomic_number_89, alternating_electric_current
Possible Opposite Answer: direct_current

The clue is Peninsula northeast of Boston. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: capeann

The clue is Protesters, often. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: activists

Possible Answer: activist, militant

The clue is P-like Greek letter. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: rho

Possible Answer: rho

The clue is Distributed, as cards. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: dealt

Possible Answer: distribute, divvy_up, get_by, deal, administer, cope, carry_on, dish_out, cover, care, mete_out, deal_out, conduct, grapple, look_at, portion_out, apportion, consider, trade, share, dispense, treat, address, sell, contend, take, manage, lot, make_out, parcel_out, shell_out, handle, allot, plow, make_do, dole_out

The clue is Partner of Julie and Pete on "The Mod Squad". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: linc

The clue is "It just __ fair!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: isnt

The clue is __-Ball: arcade game. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: skee

The clue is Singer Damone. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: vic

The clue is Happy. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: glad

Possible Answer: happy, glad, gladiolus, gladiola, beaming, sword_lily
Possible Opposite Answer: sad

The clue is Magazine extra. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: insert

Possible Answer: enter, introduce, tuck, infix, stick_in, cut-in, sneak_in, insert, enclose, inclose, inset, slip_in, put_in

The clue is Force. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: coerce

Possible Answer: squeeze, hale, pressure, force, coerce

The clue is Refuse to take "no" for an answer. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: insist

Possible Answer: insist, take_a_firm_stand, importune, assert

The clue is "Everybody's saying ... ". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ihear

The clue is 2014 Winter Olympics city. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: sochi

The clue is Itty-bitty bits. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: iotas

Possible Answer: smidgin, shred, scintilla, iota, smidgen, tittle, whit, smidge, smidgeon

The clue is Platter. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: dish

Possible Answer: cup_of_tea, ravisher, peach, lulu, bag, dish_out, looker, dish_antenna, serve, dish_up, dishful, beauty, mantrap, knockout, smasher, dish_aerial, serve_up, dish, saucer, sweetheart, stunner

The clue is Amiss. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: off

Possible Answer: murder, dispatch, bump_off, forth, cancelled, slay, away, polish_off, turned, off, remove, hit, sour
Possible Opposite Answer: on

The clue is Latimes.com, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: url

Possible Answer: URL, uniform_resource_locator, universal_resource_locator

The clue is Herbal brew. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: tea

Possible Answer: teatime, Camellia_sinensis, afternoon_tea, tea, tea_leaf

The clue is Rock concert need. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: amp

Possible Answer: A, amp, ampere, adenosine_monophosphate, AMP, adenylic_acid

The clue is Casual top. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: tee

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

Friday, April 10, 2026

Trivia Week 2 April 10, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 10, 2026 (Trivia Week 2) - Solutions

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

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for April 10, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, April 10, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	April 10, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

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

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

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

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	55. Get used to it
2 Across	29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture
3 Across	45. History unit
4 Across	38. Unacceptable
5 Across	13. Nested birds?
6 Across	44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits)
7 Across	22. Annoy
8 Across	47. Church congresses
9 Across	33. Drift off
10 Across	30. Win-win

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: "55. Get used to it"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACCLIMATE

2 Across: "29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: F___D

Answer:

Click to reveal

FUSED

3 Across: "45. History unit"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERA

4 Across: "38. Unacceptable"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: N___K

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOTOK

5 Across: "13. Nested birds?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T_______N

Answer:

Click to reveal

TURDUCKEN

6 Across: "44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NAV

7 Across: "22. Annoy"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
Another word like this: gall

Answer:

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IRK

8 Across: "47. Church congresses"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SYNODS

9 Across: "33. Drift off"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIGRESS

10 Across: "30. Win-win"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOLOSE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	37. Split decision?
2 Down	2. Once, e.g.
3 Down	24. Helical tools
4 Down	29. Awesome, in slang
5 Down	53. Q follower
6 Down	42. Expedite
7 Down	8. Within the realm of reason
8 Down	50. Snowballs, sometimes
9 Down	1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The"
10 Down	5. Status ___

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "37. Split decision?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: D_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIVORCE

2 Down: "2. Once, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: N____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

NUMERO

3 Down: "24. Helical tools"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AUGERS

4 Down: "29. Awesome, in slang"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: F__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

FIRE

5 Down: "53. Q follower"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
Another word like this: tiptoe

Answer:

Click to reveal

TIP

6 Down: "42. Expedite"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: H____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

HASTEN

7 Down: "8. Within the realm of reason"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TENABLE

8 Down: "50. Snowballs, sometimes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

AMMO

9 Down: "1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATARIS

10 Down: "5. Status ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

QUO

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

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

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

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

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

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

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 2?

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

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 2?

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

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Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "49. Pressing"

2 Across: "17. Olympian Strug"

3 Across: "74. Like a smart aleck"

4 Across: "24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine"

5 Across: "15. Some garage jobs"

6 Across: "5. Ditto, in footnotes"

7 Across: "29. Awakening"

8 Across: "20. Elder brother of Moses"

9 Across: "22. Perfectly pitched?"

10 Across: "73. Really loving"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton""

2 Down: "68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief"

3 Down: "54. Screwballs"

4 Down: "39. Body of policy advisers"

5 Down: "31. Enjoy"

6 Down: "40. Take home"

7 Down: "10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes"

8 Down: "16. Go over lightly"

9 Down: "9. Rocksteady precursor"

10 Down: "43. Like some short tennis matches"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

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Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Trivia Week 2 April 10, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

About Today's Puzzle

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "55. Get used to it"

2 Across: "29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture"

3 Across: "45. History unit"

4 Across: "38. Unacceptable"

5 Across: "13. Nested birds?"

6 Across: "44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits)"

7 Across: "22. Annoy"

8 Across: "47. Church congresses"

9 Across: "33. Drift off"

10 Across: "30. Win-win"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "37. Split decision?"

2 Down: "2. Once, e.g."

3 Down: "24. Helical tools"

4 Down: "29. Awesome, in slang"

5 Down: "53. Q follower"

6 Down: "42. Expedite"

7 Down: "8. Within the realm of reason"

8 Down: "50. Snowballs, sometimes"

9 Down: "1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The""