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Tuesday, February 13, 2007 NYT crosswords clues with answers hints

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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: February 13, 2007

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

Across Clues and Answers:

1. Scotch go-with -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

SODA

Possible Answer : washing_soda, sodium_carbonate, pop, soda_water, soda_ash, soda, tonic, soda_pop, sal_soda

5. Each -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

APOP

9. Like an old Andean empire -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

INCAN

Possible Answer : Inka, Incan, Inca

14. Got 100 on -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

ACED

Possible Answer : ace, nail, pass_with_flying_colors, breeze_through, sweep_through, sail_through

15. Gymnastics coach Karolyi -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

BELA

16. Bond before Dalton -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

MOORE

Possible Answer : Marianne_Moore, Henry_Moore, Henry_Spencer_Moore, Dudley_Moore, Moore, G._E._Moore, Thomas_Moore, George_Edward_Moore, Douglas_Moore, Dudley_Stuart_John_Moore, Marianne_Craig_Moore

17. Do-it-yourselfer -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

HANDYANDY

19. Attorney-___ -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

ATLAW

20. Gets in the game -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

ANTES

Possible Answer : ante

21. Prude -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

NICENELLY

23. Like bookie joints, sometimes -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

RAIDED

Possible Answer : bust, foray_into, raid

25. Forever and a day -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

EON

Possible Answer : eon, aeon

26. That, south of the border -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

ESO

27. Some pitches at baseball stadiums -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

ADS

Possible Answer : advertizement, advertizing, advert, advertisement, advertising, ad

28. Ja Rule's genre -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

RAP

Possible Answer : rap, hip-hop, knock, pat, whang, pink, blame, knap, rap_music, strike, belt, tap, whack

30. Wealthy widow -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

DOWAGER

Possible Answer : dowager

33. Cold war side -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

NATO

Possible Answer : North_Atlantic_Treaty_Organization, NATO

35. Wee one -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

TOT

Possible Answer : tote_up, sum_up, sum, bambino, summate, tally, yearling, add, total, tot_up, add_up, tot, add_together, toddler

37. Vertical, at sea -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

APEAK

38. Hardly a beauty queen -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

PLAINJANE

42. Debate topic -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

ISSUE

Possible Answer : return, event, consequence, offspring, egress, number, issuance, publish, bring_out, issue, military_issue, take, upshot, effect, outlet, subject, government_issue, publication, come_forth, come_out, matter, make_out, go_forth, emerge, topic, way_out, outcome, yield, result, payoff, issuing, progeny, exit, supply, cut, proceeds, write_out, takings, release, emergence, put_out
Possible Opposite: recall

45. Tariff -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

TAX

Possible Answer : taxation, assess, revenue_enhancement, task, tax

46. Separate into lights and darks, say -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

SORT

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

50. Perpetual -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

NONSTOP

Possible Answer : nonstop_flight, around-the-clock, nonstop, round-the-clock, day-and-night

53. Danger for a fly -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

WEB

Possible Answer : entanglement, web, net, vane, WWW, World_Wide_Web, network

55. Stephen of "Citizen X" -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

REA

56. "Rope-a-dope" boxer -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

ALI

Possible Answer : Cassius_Marcellus_Clay, Muhammad_Ali, Cassius_Clay, Ali

57. Cleanse (of) -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

RID

Possible Answer : disembarrass, free, rid

59. Reversible fabric -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

DAMASK

Possible Answer : damask

61. Natty dresser -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

DAPPERDAN

65. It may be at a tilt -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

LANCE

Possible Answer : lancet, gig, fizgig, spear, fishgig, shaft, lance

66. "The Tempest" spirit -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

ARIEL

67. Sourpuss -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

GLOOMYGUS

69. Fan mags -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

ZINES

70. Rick's love in "Casablanca" -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

ILSA

71. Borscht need -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

BEET

Possible Answer : common_beet, beetroot, Beta_vulgaris, beet

72. 3 on a par 5 -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

EAGLE

Possible Answer : bird_of_Jove, eagle, double_birdie

73. Nikita's "no" -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

NYET

74. Exxon abroad -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

ESSO

Down Clues and Answers:

1. Dry as a desert -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

SAHARAN

Possible Answer: Saharan
2. Song words before "We stand on guard for thee" -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

OCANADA
3. Driller and filler -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

DENTIST

Possible Answer: tooth_doctor, dentist, dental_practitioner
4. Threw in -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

ADDED

Possible Answer: lend, sum_up, sum, tote_up, summate, bestow, tally, add, total, bring, supply, contribute, tot_up, impart, tot, add_together, append, add_up
Possible Opposite: take_away, subtract
5. Lawyers' org. -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

ABA

Possible Answer: aba
6. The Quakers of the Ivy League -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

PENN

Possible Answer: University_of_Pennsylvania, William_Penn, Penn, Pennsylvania
7. Nostalgic number -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

OLDIE

Possible Answer: oldie, golden_oldie
8. What you may have to do for goods bought by mail order -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

PAYCOD
9. "___ Old Cowhand" (1936 Bing Crosby hit) -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

IMAN
10. One with a staff position? -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

NOTE

Possible Answer: billet, bill, mark, tone, distinction, annotation, observe, remark, take_note, greenback, banker's_bill, banknote, eminence, bank_bill, take_down, line, bank_note, musical_note, government_note, note, promissory_note, note_of_hand, Federal_Reserve_note, preeminence, mention, notice, notation, short_letter
Possible Opposite: ignore
11. Hall locale -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

COLLEGE

Possible Answer: college
12. Lake on the edge of Kazakhstan -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

ARALSEA
13. Buffalo's home -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

NEWYORK
18. Belgian river -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

YSER
22. Brian of early Roxy Music -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

ENO
24. Facts and figures -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

DATA

Possible Answer: information, data, data_point, datum
29. Luau fare -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

POI

Possible Answer: poi
31. Pasty-faced -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

WAN

Possible Answer: sick, WAN, wide_area_network, pale, wan, pallid
32. King Kong's kin -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

APES

Possible Answer: aper, ape, caricature, emulator, copycat, anthropoid, imitator
34. Concerto, e.g. -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

OPUS

Possible Answer: piece_of_music, piece, musical_composition, opus, composition
36. Blasting material -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

TNT

Possible Answer: TNT, trinitrotoluene
39. Tennis do-over -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

LET

Possible Answer: let, LET, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, allow, get, rent, countenance, have, permit, Army_of_the_Righteous, Lashkar-e-Toiba, net_ball, lease, Army_of_the_Pure, Lashkar-e-Taiba
Possible Opposite: prevent, disallow, forbid
40. It may be cut by an uppercut -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

JAW

Possible Answer: gossip, chat, chaffer, chide, rattle_on, dress_down, lambast, yap_away, scold, lecture, confabulate, yack, jaw, take_to_task, yack_away, call_down, trounce, visit, manducate, masticate, remonstrate, chew_out, confab, natter, have_words, rebuke, chatter, reproof, bawl_out, lambaste, claver, chew, chitchat, chew_up, berate, chit-chat, rag, shoot_the_breeze, chew_the_fat, reprimand, call_on_the_carpet
41. Took a bough? -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

AXED

Possible Answer: axe, ax
42. Confused -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

INADAZE
43. Sunrooms -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

SOLARIA

Possible Answer: sun_parlour, sun_parlor, sunroom, solarium, sun_porch, sunporch, sun_lounge
44. Taking potshots -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

SNIPING

Possible Answer: snipe, nip_off, assail, cut_back, trim, prune, snip, round, clip, lop, assault, nip, crop, sharpshoot, attack, lash_out, snip_off, dress
47. Juicy fruits -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

ORANGES

Possible Answer: orangeness, Orange, Orange_River, orange_tree, orange
48. Bails out -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

RESCUES

Possible Answer: rescue, deliver, saving, deliverance, delivery
49. Learns easily -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

TAKESTO
51. 1960's-70's Boston Garden hero -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

ORR

Possible Answer: Bobby_Orr, Orr, Robert_Orr
52. Hybrid language -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

PIDGIN

Possible Answer: pidgin
54. Salve -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

BALM

Possible Answer: unguent, unction, balm, salve, ointment
58. Dawdle -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

DALLY

Possible Answer: chat_up, play, philander, trifle, coquette, butterfly, dawdle, dally, mash, toy, flirt, romance, coquet
60. Waffler's answer -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

MAYBE

Possible Answer: mayhap, perchance, maybe, possibly, peradventure, perhaps
62. Banana discard -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

PEEL

Possible Answer: disrobe, Robert_Peel, strip_down, flake, unclothe, strip, Peel, pare, undress, discase, skin, peel, uncase, Sir_Robert_Peel, peel_off, flake_off
Possible Opposite: dress
63. "You're something ___!" -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

ELSE
64. It smells -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

NOSE

Possible Answer: olfactory_organ, nozzle, pry, scent, nuzzle, poke, intrude, wind, horn_in, nose
68. Stable staple -

Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

OAT

Possible Answer: oat

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword June 27, 2026 Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 4 June 27, 2026 - Daily Answers

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 June 27, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, June 27, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	June 27, 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	16. Dancer's restraint?
2 Across	35. U-Haul competitor
3 Across	39. Some choppers
4 Across	54. A bit stale, say
5 Across	65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time
6 Across	60. British buddy
7 Across	1. "Delightful!"
8 Across	33. On the topic of
9 Across	11. Cock-a-hoop
10 Across	64. Worry, worry, worry

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: "16. Dancer's restraint?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: R__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

REIN

2 Across: "35. U-Haul competitor"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: R___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

RYDER

3 Across: "39. Some choppers"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AXMEN

4 Across: "54. A bit stale, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: G________D

Answer:

Click to reveal

GETTINGOLD

5 Across: "65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

EARLYTEENS

6 Across: "60. British buddy"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

CHAP

7 Across: "1. "Delightful!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: W________T

Answer:

Click to reveal

WHATATREAT

8 Across: "33. On the topic of"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASTO

9 Across: "11. Cock-a-hoop"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: G__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

GLAD

10 Across: "64. Worry, worry, worry"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: S__W

Answer:

Click to reveal

STEW

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	9. Kind of clock
2 Down	53. Eject
3 Down	29. Suffix with urban
4 Down	46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race"
5 Down	23. Many a political piece
6 Down	59. Diamond edges?
7 Down	27. Deliberately downplay
8 Down	25. Homages to a prior era
9 Down	12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape
10 Down	51. Finish up by

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "9. Kind of clock"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: A____G

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANALOG

2 Down: "53. Eject"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: S__W

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPEW

3 Down: "29. Suffix with urban"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ITE

4 Down: "46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: I____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

IJEOMA

5 Down: "23. Many a political piece"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: E___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESSAY

6 Down: "59. Diamond edges?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEES

7 Down: "27. Deliberately downplay"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: U________E

Answer:

Click to reveal

UNDERSTATE

8 Down: "25. Homages to a prior era"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

THROWBACKS

9 Down: "12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: L________N

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEGOBATMAN

10 Down: "51. Finish up by"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ENDAT

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:	Medium

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

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

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

Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 4?

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

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Good Trivia Week 4 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 4?

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

Saturday, February 21, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 3 February 21, 2026 - Daily Answers

NYT Mini Answers February 21, 2026 - Trivia Week 3 Special

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 February 21, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	February 21, 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	42. Savory latke topping
2 Across	41. Rachel ___, author of "Heated Rivalry"
3 Across	29. Author of "The Fisherman and His Flute"
4 Across	18. Split in two
5 Across	40. Items of some import?
6 Across	34. Architect's tool
7 Across	53. "Sick!"
8 Across	24. Yom Kippur topic
9 Across	15. Film subgenre exemplified by "The Thing" or "The Fly"
10 Across	59. How low can you go?

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: "42. Savory latke topping"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOX

2 Across: "41. Rachel ___, author of "Heated Rivalry""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

REID

3 Across: "29. Author of "The Fisherman and His Flute""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AESOP

4 Across: "18. Split in two"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: F__K

Answer:

Click to reveal

FORK

5 Across: "40. Items of some import?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: E_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

EXOTICA

6 Across: "34. Architect's tool"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TSQUARE

7 Across: "53. "Sick!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

DOPE

8 Across: "24. Yom Kippur topic"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Another word like this: sinning

Answer:

Click to reveal

SIN

9 Across: "15. Film subgenre exemplified by "The Thing" or "The Fly""

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: B________R

Answer:

Click to reveal

BODYHORROR

10 Across: "59. How low can you go?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: R________M

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROCKBOTTOM

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	7. They might have all the answers
2 Down	59. Phase for dreamers
3 Down	4. Overseer of the Erie Canal, in brief
4 Down	11. Like a spoilsport
5 Down	28. Followed surreptitiously
6 Down	10. New ___ (official cap maker for M.L.B.)
7 Down	1. Smoking spot
8 Down	48. Chile con carne cuisine
9 Down	47. Defunct image editor
10 Down	26. See 9-Down

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "7. They might have all the answers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: T________M

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRIVIATEAM

2 Down: "59. Phase for dreamers"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

REM

3 Down: "4. Overseer of the Erie Canal, in brief"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: NY

Answer:

Click to reveal

NYS

4 Down: "11. Like a spoilsport"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOFUN

5 Down: "28. Followed surreptitiously"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: T_____D

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRAILED

6 Down: "10. New ___ (official cap maker for M.L.B.)"

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

7 Down: "1. Smoking spot"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: B____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

BBQPIT

8 Down: "48. Chile con carne cuisine"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
Word pattern: T____X

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEXMEX

9 Down: "47. Defunct image editor"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: I____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

IPHOTO

10 Down: "26. See 9-Down"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: O__R

Answer:

Click to reveal

OVER

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:	Medium

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.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini September 27, 2026 Solutions & Guide

NYT Mini Answers September 27, 2026 - Trivia Week 4 Special

Here's today's NYT Mini — 20 clues in total, and we've got hints plus answers for every one of them.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 27, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 27, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

Today's layout is the usual 5x5: five columns, five rows.

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

How to Solve This One Fast

Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
Good time to play: on a coffee break
Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	25. That's saying something!
2 Across	68. Straightaway driving contests
3 Across	21. DeVore who co-founded one of the first U.S. agencies for nonwhite models in 1946
4 Across	47. Test room
5 Across	40. Where many papyrus plants grow
6 Across	119. Like wheat beers
7 Across	44. Press a case?
8 Across	23. Was almost out of supplies
9 Across	66. ... transport)(Bigwig's ...
10 Across	85. Return to an earlier topic of conversation ... or what six answers in this puzzle literally do

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "25. That's saying something!"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: O_____Y
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'Y'.
It's a 7-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORATORY

2 Across: "68. Straightaway driving contests"

Hints:

First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'S'.
This one runs 9 letters long.
Blank it out and you get: D_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

DRAGRACES

3 Across: "21. DeVore who co-founded one of the first U.S. agencies for nonwhite models in 1946"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: O_____A
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'A'.
It's a 7-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPHELIA

4 Across: "47. Test room"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'B'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAB

5 Across: "40. Where many papyrus plants grow"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: N__E
Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NILE

6 Across: "119. Like wheat beers"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
Blank it out and you get: Y____Y
You could also think of it as "zesty."

Answer:

Click to reveal

YEASTY

7 Across: "44. Press a case?"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'E'.
'process' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SUE

8 Across: "23. Was almost out of supplies"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'W'.
If that helps, the shape is: R____W

Answer:

Click to reveal

RANLOW

9 Across: "66. ... transport)(Bigwig's ..."

Hints:

First letter's a 'P', last letter's a 'O'.
Count on 12 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PERSONALLIMO

10 Across: "85. Return to an earlier topic of conversation ... or what six answers in this puzzle literally do"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: L______K
It's a 8-letter word.
Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'K'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOOPBACK

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	4. "Jackie Brown" star Pam
2 Down	104. Twin sister of Sherri on "The Simpsons"
3 Down	118. Forerunner of the DVD player
4 Down	76. Lefty, to a righty
5 Down	31. Clothing brand named for perceived generational differences in the '60s
6 Down	10. Faith with five pillars
7 Down	12. Assumed ownership over
8 Down	8. Have a spring in one's step
9 Down	87. Purportedly calming compound in some gummies, in brief
10 Down	120. "when r u coming?"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "4. "Jackie Brown" star Pam"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: G___R
Starts with 'G', ends with 'R'.
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

GRIER

2 Down: "104. Twin sister of Sherri on "The Simpsons""

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: T___I
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'I'.
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TERRI

3 Down: "118. Forerunner of the DVD player"

Hints:

Count on 3 letters here.
Short form / acronym territory here.
First letter's a 'V', last letter's a 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

VCR

4 Down: "76. Lefty, to a righty"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'B'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LIB

5 Down: "31. Clothing brand named for perceived generational differences in the '60s"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Short form / acronym territory here.
'breach' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

GAP

6 Down: "10. Faith with five pillars"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: I___M
Count on 5 letters here.
Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ISLAM

7 Down: "12. Assumed ownership over"

Hints:

Starts with 'C', ends with 'D'.
You're looking for 7 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

COOPTED

8 Down: "8. Have a spring in one's step"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
In plain terms: a proud stiff pompous gait.
First letter's a 'P', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PRANCE

9 Down: "87. Purportedly calming compound in some gummies, in brief"

Hints:

First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'D'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CBD

10 Down: "120. "when r u coming?""

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Starts with 'E', ends with 'A'.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETA

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	58 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

Difficulty shifts through the week; expect Monday to be gentle and Saturday to bite a bit more.

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Across Clues and Answers:

Down Clues and Answers:

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword June 27, 2026 Answers

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: "16. Dancer's restraint?"

2 Across: "35. U-Haul competitor"

3 Across: "39. Some choppers"

4 Across: "54. A bit stale, say"

5 Across: "65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time"

6 Across: "60. British buddy"

7 Across: "1. "Delightful!""

8 Across: "33. On the topic of"

9 Across: "11. Cock-a-hoop"

10 Across: "64. Worry, worry, worry"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "9. Kind of clock"

2 Down: "53. Eject"

3 Down: "29. Suffix with urban"

4 Down: "46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race""

5 Down: "23. Many a political piece"

6 Down: "59. Diamond edges?"

7 Down: "27. Deliberately downplay"

8 Down: "25. Homages to a prior era"

9 Down: "12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape"

10 Down: "51. Finish up by"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

More Puzzle Help

Recent Crossword Solutions:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

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

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 4?

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 4?

Saturday, February 21, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 3 February 21, 2026 - Daily Answers

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: "42. Savory latke topping"

2 Across: "41. Rachel ___, author of "Heated Rivalry""

3 Across: "29. Author of "The Fisherman and His Flute""

4 Across: "18. Split in two"

5 Across: "40. Items of some import?"

6 Across: "34. Architect's tool"

7 Across: "53. "Sick!""

8 Across: "24. Yom Kippur topic"

9 Across: "15. Film subgenre exemplified by "The Thing" or "The Fly""

10 Across: "59. How low can you go?"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "7. They might have all the answers"

2 Down: "59. Phase for dreamers"

3 Down: "4. Overseer of the Erie Canal, in brief"

4 Down: "11. Like a spoilsport"

5 Down: "28. Followed surreptitiously"

6 Down: "10. New ___ (official cap maker for M.L.B.)"

7 Down: "1. Smoking spot"

8 Down: "48. Chile con carne cuisine"

9 Down: "47. Defunct image editor"

10 Down: "26. See 9-Down"