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About Today's Puzzle
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail
Information
Date
June 11, 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
43. Certain Microsoft Office files, to an ancient Roman?
2 Across
55. Prestigious group of schools, to an ancient Roman?
3 Across
39. Had the answer
4 Across
33. Met someone?
5 Across
18. "Yes, sir!," to an ancient Roman?
6 Across
63. Gym units
7 Across
24. Yea or nay
8 Across
1. Word before baked or naked
9 Across
61. Lyrical works
10 Across
10. Thousand ___, city that's part of Greater Los Angeles
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: "43. Certain Microsoft Office files, to an ancient Roman?"
Helpful hints:
This word has 11 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: F_________S
Answer:
Click to reveal FORTYSHEETS
2 Across: "55. Prestigious group of schools, to an ancient Roman?"
Helpful hints:
This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: F________E
Answer:
Click to reveal FOURLEAGUE
3 Across: "39. Had the answer"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: K__W
Answer:
Click to reveal KNEW
4 Across: "33. Met someone?"
Helpful hints:
This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: O_______R
Answer:
Click to reveal OPERAGOER
5 Across: "18. "Yes, sir!," to an ancient Roman?"
Helpful hints:
This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T________N
Answer:
Click to reveal TWOCAPTAIN
6 Across: "63. Gym units"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S__S
Answer:
Click to reveal SETS
7 Across: "24. Yea or nay"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'V' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: V__E
Answer:
Click to reveal VOTE
8 Across: "1. Word before baked or naked"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'F'
Word pattern: H__F
Answer:
Click to reveal HALF
9 Across: "61. Lyrical works"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O__S
Answer:
Click to reveal ODES
10 Across: "10. Thousand ___, city that's part of Greater Los Angeles"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O__S
Answer:
Click to reveal OAKS
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
Down Clues List
Number
Clue
1 Down
25. Traffic jam cacophony
2 Down
13. Without
3 Down
9. Ocean mist
4 Down
29. Bounded
5 Down
48. "There is no love sincerer than the love of ___": George Bernard Shaw
6 Down
19. Gillette Stadium team in the N.F.L., to fans
7 Down
12. Furrow, as one's brow
8 Down
44. Test of will
9 Down
43. Fall short
10 Down
41. Country that forms a tripoint border with Niger and Nigeria
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
1 Down: "25. Traffic jam cacophony"
Helpful hints:
This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: H___S
Answer:
Click to reveal HONKS
2 Down: "13. Without"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S__S
Answer:
Click to reveal SANS
3 Down: "9. Ocean mist"
Helpful hints:
This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: S____G
Answer:
Click to reveal SEAFOG
4 Down: "29. Bounded"
Helpful hints:
This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: L___T
Answer:
Click to reveal LEAPT
5 Down: "48. "There is no love sincerer than the love of ___": George Bernard Shaw"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: F__D
Answer:
Click to reveal FOOD
6 Down: "19. Gillette Stadium team in the N.F.L., to fans"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: P__S
Answer:
Click to reveal PATS
7 Down: "12. Furrow, as one's brow"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: K__T
Answer:
Click to reveal KNIT
8 Down: "44. Test of will"
Helpful hints:
This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: O____L
Answer:
Click to reveal ORDEAL
9 Down: "43. Fall short"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: F__L
Answer:
Click to reveal FAIL
10 Down: "41. Country that forms a tripoint border with Niger and Nigeria"
Helpful hints:
This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: C__D
Answer:
Click to reveal CHAD
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 52 seconds
Difficulty:
Easy
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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: June 11, 2026 at 08:18 AM
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