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Sunday, May 17, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 3 May 17, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Quick NYT Mini Crossword May 17, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - 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 May 17, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, May 17, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	May 17, 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	84. Cologne conjunction
2 Across	26. University of Alabama rallying cry
3 Across	100. Go downhill, in a way
4 Across	102. Fire starter?
5 Across	96. Page (through)
6 Across	120. Demonstrate complete disrespect for, in a way
7 Across	7. Italian sparkling wine
8 Across	37. Guido ___, Baroque painter from Bologna
9 Across	60. Symbol of the American West
10 Across	45. Acquire, in a way

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: "84. Cologne conjunction"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

UND

2 Across: "26. University of Alabama rallying cry"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: R______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROLLTIDE

3 Across: "100. Go downhill, in a way"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SLED

4 Across: "102. Fire starter?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: C_______R

Answer:

Click to reveal

CANOPENER

5 Across: "96. Page (through)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'F'
Word pattern: L__F

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAF

6 Across: "120. Demonstrate complete disrespect for, in a way"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SPITAT

7 Across: "7. Italian sparkling wine"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASTI

8 Across: "37. Guido ___, Baroque painter from Bologna"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: R__I

Answer:

Click to reveal

RENI

9 Across: "60. Symbol of the American West"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: S_____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAGUARO

10 Across: "45. Acquire, in a way"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'X'
Word pattern: A___X

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANNEX

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	2. Entice
2 Down	55. Cask wood
3 Down	40. Crazylegs Hirsch, from 1949 to 1957, informally
4 Down	35. Misjudgment
5 Down	108. "Hey there!"
6 Down	21. Alternative to a bouncy house
7 Down	95. Pollster Lou or singer Emmylou
8 Down	51. Seasoning from the ocean
9 Down	105. Fail to mention
10 Down	10. Iconic role for Harrison Ford

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "2. Entice"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LURE

2 Down: "55. Cask wood"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OAK

3 Down: "40. Crazylegs Hirsch, from 1949 to 1957, informally"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: L___M

Answer:

Click to reveal

LARAM

4 Down: "35. Misjudgment"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: E_____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERRANCY

5 Down: "108. "Hey there!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: P__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

PSST

6 Down: "21. Alternative to a bouncy house"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: B_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

BALLPIT

7 Down: "95. Pollster Lou or singer Emmylou"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

HARRIS

8 Down: "51. Seasoning from the ocean"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEASALT

9 Down: "105. Fail to mention"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: O__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

OMIT

10 Down: "10. Iconic role for Harrison Ford"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: I_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

INDIANA

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:	Easy

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.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Mini Crossword NYT November 15, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 2 Minutes

Saturday's NYT Mini Nov 15 - All 10 Across & 10 Down Clues Decoded

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 November 15, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, November 15, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	November 15, 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	16. Something you should avoid
2 Across	19. Assists after a breakdown
3 Across	56. Bad way to be caught
4 Across	23. That way
5 Across	46. Trophy
6 Across	44. Currency of Qatar
7 Across	60. Pot filler
8 Across	49. Fantasy monster whose name is an anagram of another fantasy monster
9 Across	18. Not had by
10 Across	17. Production company behind TV's "Grey's Anatomy," named for its founder

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. Something you should avoid"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: N__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

NONO

2 Across: "19. Assists after a breakdown"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOWS

3 Across: "56. Bad way to be caught"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: F________D

Answer:

Click to reveal

FLATFOOTED

4 Across: "23. That way"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

YON

5 Across: "46. Trophy"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

CUP

6 Across: "44. Currency of Qatar"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

RIYALS

7 Across: "60. Pot filler"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

STEW

8 Across: "49. Fantasy monster whose name is an anagram of another fantasy monster"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORC

9 Across: "18. Not had by"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONTO

10 Across: "17. Production company behind TV's "Grey's Anatomy," named for its founder"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: S________D

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHONDALAND

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	29. Brings in
2 Down	2. Exclamation often made while covering the face
3 Down	46. Good-looker
4 Down	5. Angling tool
5 Down	26. Mathematician's output
6 Down	14. Face justice, in a way
7 Down	4. Spam might fill them
8 Down	33. ___ Day and the Knights, fictional R&B band in "Animal House"
9 Down	42. Close of business?
10 Down	21. Unexposed side

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "29. Brings in"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: N__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

NETS

2 Down: "2. Exclamation often made while covering the face"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A___O

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACHOO

3 Down: "46. Good-looker"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: C___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

CUTIE

4 Down: "5. Angling tool"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROD

5 Down: "26. Mathematician's output"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PROOFS

6 Down: "14. Face justice, in a way"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: G_______L

Answer:

Click to reveal

GOONTRIAL

7 Down: "4. Spam might fill them"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TINS

8 Down: "33. ___ Day and the Knights, fictional R&B band in "Animal House""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

OTIS

9 Down: "42. Close of business?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LLC

10 Down: "21. Unexposed side"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEE

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.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

No 27381, Sat Oct 26, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Peter A. Collins

Across Clues :

1. Hotel room staple, 6. "Hound Dog" singer Big ___ Thornton, 10. Freshly pressed grapes before fermentation, 14. Way, 15. Reality show winner since 2002, 16. Bridge piece, 17. Spotted, in a way, 18. Meaning of a finger wag, 19. Zip, 20. People to hang out with, 21. Mood, 22. Fish whose egg casings are called "mermaid's purses", 23. Oslo Accords signatory, for short, 24. Fail to tail, 25. Not spent anymore, 26. Two-time Oscar nominee Joan, 28. Go no further, 29. "We'll let ourselves in", 34. Medical breakthrough of 1954 that yielded a Nobel Prize, 35. Masters of bad impersonations?, 36. Pub fixtures, 37. Takes root, 38. Incite, 41. Tony winner Judith, 42. Letters on a Busch Stadium hat, 44. She played Julia in 2009's "Julie & Julia", 45. Cut and polish, maybe, 46. Big bird, 47. Two shakes, 48. Spin out on the ice?, 49. Reasons for some street closures, 50. In ___ (unmoved), 51. Birthstone that begins with the same letter as its month, 52. "ER" actress Laura, 53. Go berserk, 54. Slim winning margin, 55. Quite the party

Sat Oct 26, 2024 NY Times Crossword

Down Clues :

1. Name on the playbill for the 1936 Salzburg Festival, 2. One of a singing duo?, 3. Solarium, 4. Périodes chaudes de l'année, 5. With 43-Down, fictional coach of AFC Richmond, 6. Skimpy garments, 7. Building block, 8. Brood, 9. Drink mentioned four times in the prologue of "The Canterbury Tales", 10. Deluxe wraps?, 11. Menace in "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania", 12. "À votre ___!", 13. Out on a limb, say, 21. Calling, 22. Something to wallow in, 24. Spade, for one, 25. Naughty list?, 27. Vessel that hasn't crossed the Canadian border since 1993, 28. The so-called "Rocket City" of the South, 29. Emphatic agreement, 30. When doubled, a pop nickname, 31. Gorgeous, 32. Not yet explored, as a tomb, 33. Map abbrs., 38. Where Dr. J played college hoops, for short, 39. Amber, e.g., 40. Van Susteren of TV news, 41. They might be bright, 43. See 5-Down, 45. National, formerly, 46. Asian royal, 48. Chicago's ___ Center, formerly known as the Amoco Building, 49. Small invention

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 26, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Hotel room staple. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TVSET

The clue is 6. "Hound Dog" singer Big ___ Thornton. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MAMA

Possible Answer : mamma, mama, mummy, mammy, mum, momma, Mama, mommy, ma, mom

The clue is 10. Freshly pressed grapes before fermentation. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MUST

Possible Answer : moldiness, must, mustiness

The clue is 14. Way. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ROUTE

Possible Answer : path, itinerary, route, road

The clue is 15. Reality show winner since 2002. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IDOL

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

The clue is 16. Bridge piece. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IBAR

The clue is 17. Spotted, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ACNED

Possible Answer : acned, pimpled, pimply, pustulate

The clue is 18. Meaning of a finger wag. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NOPE

The clue is 19. Zip. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NONE

Possible Answer : none

The clue is 20. People to hang out with. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PALS

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

The clue is 21. Mood. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: VIBE

Possible Answer : vibe, vibration

The clue is 22. Fish whose egg casings are called "mermaid's purses". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SKATE

Possible Answer : skate

The clue is 23. Oslo Accords signatory, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PLO

Possible Answer : Palestine_Liberation_Organization, PLO

The clue is 24. Fail to tail. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOSE

Possible Answer : lose, drop_off, recede, miss, suffer, fall_back, misplace, mislay, turn_a_loss, fall_behind
Possible Opposite Answer : win, find, profit, keep, gain

The clue is 25. Not spent anymore. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RESTED

Possible Answer : roost, perch, rest, reside, lie, remain, repose, breathe, rested, take_a_breather, stay, catch_one's_breath, pillow
Possible Opposite Answer : change, be_active, tired

The clue is 26. Two-time Oscar nominee Joan. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CUSACK

The clue is 28. Go no further. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HALT

Possible Answer : stanch, stay, stoppage, game, hitch, hold, freeze, arrest, check, stem, staunch, crippled, block, lame, gimpy, stop, halting, halt, kibosh
Possible Opposite Answer : start

The clue is 29. "We'll let ourselves in". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DONTWAITUPFORUS

The clue is 34. Medical breakthrough of 1954 that yielded a Nobel Prize. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ORGANTRANSPLANT

The clue is 35. Masters of bad impersonations?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IDENTITYTHIEVES

The clue is 36. Pub fixtures. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOOS

Possible Answer : water_closet, Loos, Adolf_Loos, closet, W.C., loo

The clue is 37. Takes root. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SETSIN

The clue is 38. Incite. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: URGEON

The clue is 41. Tony winner Judith. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IVEY

The clue is 42. Letters on a Busch Stadium hat. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STL

The clue is 44. She played Julia in 2009's "Julie & Julia". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MERYL

The clue is 45. Cut and polish, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EDIT

Possible Answer : blue-pencil, cut, delete, redact, edit_out, edit

The clue is 46. Big bird. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RHEA

Possible Answer : nandu, Rhea_americana, Pterocnemia_pennata, Rhea, rhea

The clue is 47. Two shakes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ASEC

The clue is 48. Spin out on the ice?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AXEL

The clue is 49. Reasons for some street closures. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FAIRS

Possible Answer : bazaar, funfair, fair, carnival

The clue is 50. In ___ (unmoved). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SITU

The clue is 51. Birthstone that begins with the same letter as its month. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OPAL

Possible Answer : opal

The clue is 52. "ER" actress Laura. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INNES

The clue is 53. Go berserk. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SNAP

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

The clue is 54. Slim winning margin. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NOSE

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

The clue is 55. Quite the party. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BIGDO

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. Name on the playbill for the 1936 Salzburg Festival. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TRAPP
The clue is 2. One of a singing duo?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: VOCALCORD
The clue is 3. Solarium. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SUNLOUNGE
The clue is 4. Périodes chaudes de l'année. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ETES
The clue is 5. With 43-Down, fictional coach of AFC Richmond. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TED

Possible Answer: Teddy_boy, Ted
The clue is 6. Skimpy garments. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MINISKIRTS

Possible Answer: miniskirt, mini
The clue is 7. Building block. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ADOBE

Possible Answer: adobe, adobe_brick
The clue is 8. Brood. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MOPE

Possible Answer: dallier, mope_around, moon_about, lounger, dilly-dallier, dillydallier, mope, moon_around
The clue is 9. Drink mentioned four times in the prologue of "The Canterbury Tales". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALE

Possible Answer: ale
The clue is 10. Deluxe wraps?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MINKSTOLES
The clue is 11. Menace in "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: UBOAT
The clue is 12. "À votre ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SANTE
The clue is 13. Out on a limb, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TREED

Possible Answer: corner, treed, trapped, at_bay, shoetree, tree, cornered
The clue is 21. Calling. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: VOCATION

Possible Answer: occupational_group, career, calling, vocation
The clue is 22. Something to wallow in. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SELFPITY
The clue is 24. Spade, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LAWNTOOL
The clue is 25. Naughty list?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RAPSHEET
The clue is 27. Vessel that hasn't crossed the Canadian border since 1993. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STANLEYCUP
The clue is 28. The so-called "Rocket City" of the South. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HUNTSVILLE

Possible Answer: Huntsville
The clue is 29. Emphatic agreement. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DOI

Possible Answer: Interior, Department_of_the_Interior, DoI, Interior_Department
The clue is 30. When doubled, a pop nickname. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TAY

Possible Answer: Tay
The clue is 31. Gorgeous. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RAVISHING

Possible Answer: enthrall, enrapture, ravishing, delight, dishonour, violate, outrage, ravish, assault, dishonor, transport, enthral, enchant, rape
Possible Opposite Answer : disenchant
The clue is 32. Not yet explored, as a tomb. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: UNENTERED
The clue is 33. Map abbrs.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STS
The clue is 38. Where Dr. J played college hoops, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: UMASS
The clue is 39. Amber, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RESIN

Possible Answer: rosin, resin
The clue is 40. Van Susteren of TV news. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: GRETA
The clue is 41. They might be bright. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IDEAS

Possible Answer: idea, theme, estimation, estimate, thought, musical_theme, mind, melodic_theme, approximation
The clue is 43. See 5-Down. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LASSO

Possible Answer: Roland_de_Lassus, rope, Lasso, lasso, lariat, riata, Orlando_di_Lasso, reata
The clue is 45. National, formerly. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EXPO

Possible Answer: exhibition, expo, exposition
The clue is 46. Asian royal. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RANI

Possible Answer: ranee, rani
The clue is 48. Chicago's ___ Center, formerly known as the Amoco Building. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AON
The clue is 49. Small invention. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FIB

Possible Answer: tarradiddle, taradiddle, tale, fib, story

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Across Clues NYT November 13, 2025 - Today's Complete Horizontal Solutions

Thursday's NYT Across Nov 13 - Full Horizontal Grid Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 40 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for November 13, 2025 — NYT Across Clues - Thursday, November 13, 2025

Across Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	November 13, 2025
Day of Week	Thursday
Total Across Clues	40 clues
Direction	Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty	Easy

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 40 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	1. Palm Sunday remnant used on the first Wednesday of Lent
2 Across	4. Milky Way maker … or Milky Way object
3 Across	8. Cereal option
4 Across	14. Word with brain … or body?
5 Across	15. Company behind National Pancake Day
6 Across	16. "You can't be serious!"
7 Across	17. La ___, Bolivia
8 Across	18. Practices on the court
9 Across	20. Hose fillers
10 Across	22. "___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)
11 Across	23. "Uh-uh"
12 Across	24. Isolated
13 Across	26. Deep cut
14 Across	28. November honoree, informally
15 Across	29. Shows exasperation, in a way
16 Across	31. Two-cent pieces?
17 Across	33. Burden
18 Across	34. Mega Man console, informally
19 Across	35. Comedian Costello
20 Across	36. Pollen producer on a flower
21 Across	38. Time off, perhaps?
22 Across	41. Where someone might keep a tab on you?
23 Across	42. Make it
24 Across	43. Those in charge: Abbr.
25 Across	45. Assail
26 Across	48. Bewilder
27 Across	50. One serving a queen, perhaps
28 Across	51. Spicy cuisine
29 Across	53. Little squirt
30 Across	54. Certain bra spec
31 Across	56. Sound from Peppa of kids' TV
32 Across	58. Part of Q.E.D.
33 Across	59. Props for one's performance
34 Across	62. Nonhuman source of spam
35 Across	64. Like a premium plan for an account user, maybe
36 Across	65. The Israelites' golden calf, e.g.
37 Across	66. Neckwear that can't be laundered
38 Across	67. Annoy
39 Across	68. Takes from
40 Across	69. Subject discussed in — and also hidden in the name of — the 2019 documentary "Third Eye Spies"

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

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Complete Across Solutions: