Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini June 23, 2026
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
Popular Puzzles: September 08 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | December 25 2019 NYT Clues Solutions | August 07 2020 NYT Clues Solutions |
About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 23, 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.
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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.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 30. Alias |
| 2 Across | 19. Neural signal conductor |
| 3 Across | 20. One might involve a false account |
| 4 Across | 47. Some small batteries |
| 5 Across | 39. Target of Glade or Febreze |
| 6 Across | 36. Hide ___ hair |
| 7 Across | 37. Emotional state |
| 8 Across | 40. Tidy updo, say |
| 9 Across | 17. Menzel with a Tony for "Wicked" |
| 10 Across | 57. Babe in a stable |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- September 09 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 17 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 21 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "30. Alias"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: F______E
Answer:
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FAKENAME2 Across: "19. Neural signal conductor"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A__N
Answer:
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AXON3 Across: "20. One might involve a false account"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C________Y
Answer:
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COVERSTORY4 Across: "47. Some small batteries"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: AA
Answer:
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AAS5 Across: "39. Target of Glade or Febreze"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: O__R
Answer:
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ODOR6 Across: "36. Hide ___ hair"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'R'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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NOR7 Across: "37. Emotional state"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: M__D
Answer:
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MOOD8 Across: "40. Tidy updo, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: roll
Answer:
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BUN9 Across: "17. Menzel with a Tony for "Wicked""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: I___A
Answer:
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IDINA10 Across: "57. Babe in a stable"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: F__L
Answer:
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FOALDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 4. Number of digits in a Social Security number |
| 2 Down | 39. Globe |
| 3 Down | 13. Yearnings |
| 4 Down | 2. Make over |
| 5 Down | 44. Plus other things, in Latin |
| 6 Down | 7. Apple's apple, for one |
| 7 Down | 12. In a frenzy |
| 8 Down | 48. "In that event ..." |
| 9 Down | 52. Like the color of a safety vest, typically |
| 10 Down | 30. They may be raised in defiance |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- April 17 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 18 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- September 08 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "4. Number of digits in a Social Security number"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N__E
Answer:
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NINE2 Down: "39. Globe"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'B'
- Another word like this: globe
Answer:
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ORB3 Down: "13. Yearnings"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: Y__S
Answer:
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YENS4 Down: "2. Make over"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: R__O
Answer:
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REDO5 Down: "44. Plus other things, in Latin"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E____A
Answer:
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ETALIA6 Down: "7. Apple's apple, for one"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: L__O
Answer:
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LOGO7 Down: "12. In a frenzy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: A__K
Answer:
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AMOK8 Down: "48. "In that event ...""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: I__O
Answer:
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IFSO9 Down: "52. Like the color of a safety vest, typically"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: N__N
Answer:
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NEON10 Down: "30. They may be raised in defiance"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: F___S
Answer:
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FISTSHow 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
| 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 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.
