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Friday, September 20, 2024

Solving the friday September 20, 2024 NY Times Crossword Answers

This crossword puzzle was in the New York times on the 20/09/2024 and there are several clues; some of them are literary while others are funny and creative. For those who appreciate crosswords, solving these clues is both enjoyable and a challenge. If you have a specific word in mind, which you are attempting to fit into the puzzle, or if you simply want to ensure you are correct in solving it, we assist in solving the puzzle. Below are the NYT crossword clues as well as professional advice and solutions that can be helpful in the process.

As to how this can be done, let’s start with the example of the NYT crossword puzzle for September 20, 2024, and the process of ignoring both the across and the down clues. Here are the answers, some of the reasons and for some of the more challenging ones, a few hints to start you off. tt all the information below.

NY Times Crossword Clues for September 20, 2024
NY Times Crossword Clues for September 20, 2024


Across Clues for September 20, 2024

  • The clue is 1. Philosophy influenced by Aristotle's concept of the Unmoved Mover. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THEISM

    Possible Answer : theism

    Possible Opposite Answer : atheism


  • The clue is 7. Four-year-old in pig tales?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEPPA


  • The clue is 12. Dog breed with a blue-black tongue. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHARPEI


  • The clue is 13. Strains. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXERTS

    Possible Answer : exert, maintain, exercise, wield


  • The clue is 15. Members of the family Passeridae. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPARROWS

    Possible Answer : dunnock, true_sparrow, Prunella_modularis, hedge_sparrow, sparrow


  • The clue is 16. Upgrade, as a backsplash. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RETILE


  • The clue is 17. Some flats. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CONDOS

    Possible Answer : condo, condominium


  • The clue is 18. Drenches. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOPS

    Possible Answer : SOP, souse, douse, standard_operating_procedure, standard_procedure, dowse, soak, standing_operating_procedure, soak_through, sop, drench, sops


  • The clue is 20. "Wowzers!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAN

    Possible Answer : serviceman, man, gentleman, piece, Isle_of_Man, homo, adult_male, world, human_beings, humans, mankind, valet, human, human_being, military_man, military_personnel, Man, gentleman's_gentleman, humanity, valet_de_chambre, humankind, human_race

    Possible Opposite Answer : woman, civilian


  • The clue is 21. "The Tin Drum" protagonist. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OSKAR


  • The clue is 22. Harshly criticizes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIPS

    Possible Answer : riptide, rip, pull, rend, rive, rent, crosscurrent, split, profligate, rake, countercurrent, tide_rip, roue, blood, rakehell, snag, tear


  • The clue is 23. Pilot productions?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PENS

    Possible Answer : penitentiary, indite, pen, compose, playpen, write


  • The clue is 24. Gunty who wrote "The Rabbit Hutch," winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TESS

    Possible Answer : ti, si, Te, te, atomic_number_52, tellurium


  • The clue is 25. Reunion attendee. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AUNT

    Possible Answer : aunt, aunty, auntie

    Possible Opposite Answer : uncle


  • The clue is 26. You might sleep on it. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SERTA


  • The clue is 27. Industry that emerged in the 1970s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAMING

    Possible Answer : play, game, gambling, gaming, stake, punt, bet_on, gage, back


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

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

    The answer: LOSEIT


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

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

    The answer: SPIRALSTAIRCASE


  • The clue is 33. Lays waste to. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAVOCS

    Possible Answer : havoc, mayhem


  • The clue is 34. Option for a backpacker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOSTEL

    Possible Answer : youth_hostel, inn, hostelry, auberge, lodge, hostel, student_lodging


  • The clue is 35. Apt name for a successful crypto investor?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERICH


  • The clue is 36. Farmer's market sight. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TENT

    Possible Answer : collapsible_shelter, bivouac, encamp, camp, tent, camp_out


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

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

    The answer: TEMP

    Possible Answer : temp, temporary, temporary_worker


  • The clue is 40. Safe place. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BANK

    Possible Answer : deposit, bank, depository_financial_institution, rely, money_box, banking_concern, cant, camber, banking_company, savings_bank, bank_building, swear, trust, coin_bank

    Possible Opposite Answer : mistrust, withdraw


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

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

    The answer: JAPE

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


  • The clue is 42. Brazilian soccer club named for an explorer, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VASCO


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

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

    The answer: ANG

    Possible Answer : ANG, Air_National_Guard


  • The clue is 44. Manufacturer of minifigures. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEGO

    Possible Answer : Lego, Lego_set


  • The clue is 45. Like you and me. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MORTAL

    Possible Answer : deathly, soul, mortal, individual, deadly, someone, person, somebody

    Possible Opposite Answer : immortal


  • The clue is 46. Showed sleepiness. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NODDED

    Possible Answer : nod


  • The clue is 48. New member. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INITIATE

    Possible Answer : originate, learned_person, pundit, initiate, enlightened, broach, tyro, tiro, beginner, novice, pioneer, savant, induct, lead_up, start

    Possible Opposite Answer : uninitiate


  • The clue is 50. John, in Milan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIANNI


  • The clue is 51. Unwelcome sight in musical chairs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOSEATS


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

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

    The answer: DYADS

    Possible Answer : twain, pair, couple, span, twosome, brace, duo, dyad, yoke, distich, couplet, duet, duad


  • The clue is 53. Actress Bella of Disney's "Shake It Up". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THORNE


Down Clues for September 20, 2024:

  • The clue is 1. Part of the Detroit Lions schedule since 1934. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THANKSGIVINGDAY

  • The clue is 2. Extremely solid. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HARDASAROCK

  • The clue is 3. What an "X" might mark. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERROR

    Possible Answer: erroneousness, computer_error, mistake, misplay, erroneous_belief, wrongdoing, fault, error

  • The clue is 4. Market events, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IPOS

    Possible Answer: initial_public_offering, IPO, initial_offering

  • The clue is 5. Wrap (up). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEW

    Possible Answer: sew, run_up, tailor-make, sew_together, stitch, tailor

  • The clue is 6. Failing to get it. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MISSINGTHEPOINT

  • The clue is 7. Lawbreakers, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PERPS

  • The clue is 8. People for whom a "no contact" rule might apply. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXES

    Possible Answer: ex-wife, ex-husband, x, ex, X

  • The clue is 9. ___ food. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PET

    Possible Answer: favourite, favored, ducky, preferred, favorite, dearie, PET, preferent, pet, positron_emission_tomography, best-loved, deary, darling

  • The clue is 10. A lot to like?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PRIMEREALESTATE

  • The clue is 11. Ancient civilization doomed by greed, in myth. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATLANTIS

    Possible Answer: Atlantis

  • The clue is 12. "What if ...?," informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPOSE

  • The clue is 14. Feeling. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SENSATE

    Possible Answer: sensate

  • The clue is 15. Alexander Graham Bell, by birth. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCOT

    Possible Answer: Scotsman, Scot, Scotchman

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

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

    The answer: OPT

    Possible Answer: choose, opt, prefer

  • The clue is 22. Lines on a ski map. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUNS

    Possible Answer: play, execute, rivulet, tend, be_given, course, draw, break_away, consort, range, carry, black_market, trial, hunt_down, die_hard, bleed, foot_race, campaign, incline, extend, go, lam, tally, ravel, test, footrace, persist, race, running, political_campaign, turn_tail, hunt, pass, melt, operate, function, move, track_down, take_to_the_woods, prevail, ply, run_away, running_game, head_for_the_hills, guide, run_for, hightail_it, scarper, runnel, ladder, rill, outpouring, running_play, work, scat, streak, lead, endure, melt_down, unravel, discharge, fly_the_coop, feed, bunk, streamlet, flow, escape, run, lean

    Possible Opposite Answer : malfunction, idle

  • The clue is 23. Kind of diet high in omega-3 fatty acids. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PESCETARIAN

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

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

    The answer: AILS

    Possible Answer: pain, trouble, ail, garlic

  • The clue is 26. Excel function. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SORT

    Possible Answer: form, classify, sorting, screen_out, sort_out, separate, screen, sieve, variety, assort, kind, sort, class

  • The clue is 28. Kind of number represented by the equation M = v/c. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MACH

    Possible Answer: Ernst_Mach, Mach

  • The clue is 29. Honor roll, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIST

    Possible Answer: leaning, number, tilt, heel, listing, list, inclination, name, lean

  • The clue is 30. A "whole" thing. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHEBANG

    Possible Answer: shebang

  • The clue is 31. "Being slightly ___ is like being slightly pregnant — it tends to get worse": Molly Ivins. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PARANOID

    Possible Answer: paranoid, paranoiac

  • The clue is 32. Battleship corner. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AONE

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

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

    The answer: TAG

    Possible Answer: rag, tag_end, track, shred, chase, tag, tatter, go_after, mark, tail, trail, ticket, give_chase, chase_after, label, dog

  • The clue is 38. Exams with a highest possible score of 528, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MCATS

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

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

    The answer: POLE

    Possible Answer: celestial_pole, punt, perch, rod, magnetic_pole, pole, terminal, Pole

  • The clue is 41. Plural form decried by staunch "Star Wars" fans. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JEDIS

  • The clue is 42. Ticket picker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VOTER

    Possible Answer: elector, voter

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

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

    The answer: LEND

    Possible Answer: lend, add, contribute, bestow, impart, loan, bring

    Possible Opposite Answer : borrow

  • The clue is 45. Paste with an umami taste. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MISO

    Possible Answer: miso

  • The clue is 47. Kind of test that's impossible to study for?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DNA

    Possible Answer: desoxyribonucleic_acid, deoxyribonucleic_acid, DNA

  • The clue is 49. Japanese art form whose name means "skill". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOH

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Friday, August 9, 2024

Tuesday, September 14, 1999 | NYT crosswords clues with answers - hints

The Crossword hints blog is an one of the most popular crossword clue puzzles with answers solver. Here are the clues and answers for today nyt puzzle.

Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 14, 1999

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 3 April 16, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword April 16, 2026 Answers

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 April 16, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, April 16, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date April 16, 2026
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

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

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

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 25. "Midsommar" director Aster
2 Across 62. Abbr. seen before a person's name
3 Across 63. With 65-Across, with extreme precision ... or a hint to reading 15 of this puzzle's answers
4 Across 16. Performer known for her runs
5 Across 55. Joel's smuggling partner on "The Last of Us"
6 Across 31. Risks it
7 Across 61. Number of Super Bowl rings for Tom Brady
8 Across 59. Tzatziki scooper
9 Across 51. Home security co.
10 Across 57. Bouquet

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: "25. "Midsommar" director Aster"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ARI

2 Across: "62. Abbr. seen before a person's name"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ATTN

3 Across: "63. With 65-Across, with extreme precision ... or a hint to reading 15 of this puzzle's answers"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DOWN

4 Across: "16. Performer known for her runs"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal POPDIVA

5 Across: "55. Joel's smuggling partner on "The Last of Us""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TESS

6 Across: "31. Risks it"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DARES

7 Across: "61. Number of Super Bowl rings for Tom Brady"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SEVEN

8 Across: "59. Tzatziki scooper"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PITA

9 Across: "51. Home security co."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ADP

10 Across: "57. Bouquet"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AROMA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 27. Kid who might get grounded
2 Down 10. Negation word in French
3 Down 3. Like a lake on a breezy day
4 Down 32. Something a reality show lacks
5 Down 5. Question from someone seeking reassurance
6 Down 15. Source of a deal with The Devil?
7 Down 2. Fields medalist Terence
8 Down 6. "Finally!"
9 Down 23. "Yeah, nice try"
10 Down 20. Sham

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "27. Kid who might get grounded"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BRAT

2 Down: "10. Negation word in French"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PAS

3 Down: "3. Like a lake on a breezy day"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RIPPLING

4 Down: "32. Something a reality show lacks"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SCRIPT

5 Down: "5. Question from someone seeking reassurance"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AMINOT

6 Down: "15. Source of a deal with The Devil?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TAROT

7 Down: "2. Fields medalist Terence"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TAO

8 Down: "6. "Finally!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ATLAST

9 Down: "23. "Yeah, nice try""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UMNO

10 Down: "20. Sham"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal FAKE

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 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: Normal

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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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Monday, April 13, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 April 13, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini Crossword April 13, 2026 Answers

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 April 13, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, April 13, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date April 13, 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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Row 4          
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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 58. Salt Lake City's home
2 Across 42. Chose
3 Across 44. Married
4 Across 11. Hairstyling stuff
5 Across 66. Make fizzy, as a drink
6 Across 29. Longtime TV brand
7 Across 26. "___ of the d'Urbervilles"
8 Across 49. Singer with the 1961 #1 hit "Hit the Road Jack"
9 Across 67. Actress de Armas
10 Across 31. Paula of "American Idol"

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: "58. Salt Lake City's home"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UTAH

2 Across: "42. Chose"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OPTED

3 Across: "44. Married"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal WED

4 Across: "11. Hairstyling stuff"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • Another word like this: mousse

Answer:

Click to reveal GEL

5 Across: "66. Make fizzy, as a drink"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AERATE

6 Across: "29. Longtime TV brand"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RCA

7 Across: "26. "___ of the d'Urbervilles""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TESS

8 Across: "49. Singer with the 1961 #1 hit "Hit the Road Jack""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RAYCHARLES

9 Across: "67. Actress de Armas"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANA

10 Across: "31. Paula of "American Idol""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ABDUL

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 6. Motor oil brand
2 Down 38. Finish line
3 Down 11. "See what I mean?"
4 Down 18. ___ tai (cocktail)
5 Down 1. Physical therapy and such, informally
6 Down 51. Site where Allies met in 1945
7 Down 4. Stick together
8 Down 8. Author of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"
9 Down 56. Rich cake whose name comes from German
10 Down 22. Japanese dog

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "6. Motor oil brand"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Another word like this: s.t.p.

Answer:

Click to reveal STP

2 Down: "38. Finish line"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal END

3 Down: "11. "See what I mean?""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal GETME

4 Down: "18. ___ tai (cocktail)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MAI

5 Down: "1. Physical therapy and such, informally"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: R___B

Answer:

Click to reveal REHAB

6 Down: "51. Site where Allies met in 1945"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal YALTA

7 Down: "4. Stick together"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal COHERE

8 Down: "8. Author of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AESOP

9 Down: "56. Rich cake whose name comes from German"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TORTE

10 Down: "22. Japanese dog"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AKITA

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

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

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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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Last Updated: April 13, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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