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Sunday, August 30, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 30, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 30, 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

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 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	26. Discount Chinese e-tailer
2 Across	64. Friar with a famous "razor"
3 Across	100. Join, as two metal surfaces
4 Across	93. Discontinued Swedish cars
5 Across	31. Pink-slips
6 Across	126. Instants
7 Across	24. LIAM NEESON
8 Across	122. Submitted by the deadline
9 Across	68. Turns on the waterworks
10 Across	124. Musician/actress Haim

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: "26. Discount Chinese e-tailer"

Hints:

Starts with 'T', ends with 'U'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Blank it out and you get: T__U

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEMU

2 Across: "64. Friar with a famous "razor""

Hints:

You could also think of it as "Ockham."
This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OCCAM

3 Across: "100. Join, as two metal surfaces"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S____R
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLDER

4 Across: "93. Discontinued Swedish cars"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'S'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S___S
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAABS

5 Across: "31. Pink-slips"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "fire."
First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CANS

6 Across: "126. Instants"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'S'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SECS

7 Across: "24. LIAM NEESON"

Hints:

This one runs 8 letters long.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'O'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SALMINEO

8 Across: "122. Submitted by the deadline"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: I______E
You're looking for 8 letters.
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

INONTIME

9 Across: "68. Turns on the waterworks"

Hints:

Think of it this way — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
Count on 5 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: C___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

CRIES

10 Across: "124. Musician/actress Haim"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: A___A
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'A'.
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALANA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	67. Christmas presence?
2 Down	95. Withdraw from a union
3 Down	23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer
4 Down	29. Clear
5 Down	6. Like 666, popularly
6 Down	94. Periods of 730 days
7 Down	1. God, to Bob Marley
8 Down	32. Hit a ___
9 Down	58. Diva's time to shine
10 Down	86. Hostile manner, informally

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "67. Christmas presence?"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Blank it out and you get: M__I
Close enough in meaning: magus.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAGI

2 Down: "95. Withdraw from a union"

Hints:

First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'E'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S____E
Basically, withdraw from an organization or communion.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SECEDE

3 Down: "23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: M__A
You're looking for 4 letters.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICA

4 Down: "29. Clear"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 5-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: E___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERASE

5 Down: "6. Like 666, popularly"

Hints:

It's a 7-letter word.
You could also think of it as "demonic."
Starts with 'S', ends with 'C'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SATANIC

6 Down: "94. Periods of 730 days"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'A'.
Count on 7 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: B_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

BIENNIA

7 Down: "1. God, to Bob Marley"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
First letter's a 'J', last letter's a 'H'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

JAH

8 Down: "32. Hit a ___"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S__G
It's a 4-letter word.
Close enough in meaning: hang-up.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SNAG

9 Down: "58. Diva's time to shine"

Hints:

Think of it this way — an elaborate song for solo voice.
You're looking for 4 letters.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARIA

10 Down: "86. Hostile manner, informally"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Starts with 'T', ends with 'E'.
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TUDE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	45 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

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?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Solved

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 01, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 01, 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 1 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

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	6. Informed
2 Across	33. Shakespearean father of three
3 Across	16. Burden to bear
4 Across	60. Secluded valley
5 Across	36. Out of patience, with "up"
6 Across	49. Dabble in
7 Across	26. https://www.hot-dog.org?
8 Across	44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years
9 Across	25. Noted magnate on the Titanic
10 Across	45. O'Hare posting, for short

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: "6. Informed"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: narrate.
It's a 4-letter word.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOLD

2 Across: "33. Shakespearean father of three"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: L__R
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Starts with 'L', ends with 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAR

3 Across: "16. Burden to bear"

Hints:

In plain terms: an onerous or difficult concern.
You could also think of it as "burden."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONUS

4 Across: "60. Secluded valley"

Hints:

Starts with 'D', ends with 'L'.
In plain terms: a small wooded hollow.
You could also think of it as "dingle."

Answer:

Click to reveal

DELL

5 Across: "36. Out of patience, with "up""

Hints:

'flow' points in the same direction.
It's a 3-letter word.
Basically, any federal law-enforcement officer.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FED

6 Across: "49. Dabble in"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: P____T
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 6 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PLAYAT

7 Across: "26. https://www.hot-dog.org?"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'K'.
It's a 11-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAUSAGELINK

8 Across: "44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years"

Hints:

Starts with 'F', ends with 'S'.
Blank it out and you get: F___S
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FERNS

9 Across: "25. Noted magnate on the Titanic"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'R'.
If that helps, the shape is: A___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASTOR

10 Across: "45. O'Hare posting, for short"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	42. Distinct stretch of years
2 Down	7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV
3 Down	8. Cry on a tennis court
4 Down	30. Wife of Jacob
5 Down	43. Think back on
6 Down	55. Preceding night
7 Down	34. Fishing pole
8 Down	22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr.
9 Down	48. "Norma" or "Tosca"
10 Down	2. Dracula, for one

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "42. Distinct stretch of years"

Hints:

Count on 3 letters here.
Short form / acronym territory here.
'epoch' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERA

2 Down: "7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV"

Hints:

First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.
It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPIE

3 Down: "8. Cry on a tennis court"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'T'.
'permit' points in the same direction.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LET

4 Down: "30. Wife of Jacob"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: L__H
Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAH

5 Down: "43. Think back on"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
'think' points in the same direction.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'L'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RECALL

6 Down: "55. Preceding night"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "evening."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EVE

7 Down: "34. Fishing pole"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
'pole' points in the same direction.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROD

8 Down: "22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr."

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATL

9 Down: "48. "Norma" or "Tosca""

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: O___A
Starts with 'O', ends with 'A'.
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPERA

10 Down: "2. Dracula, for one"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Basically, the total number counted.
You could also think of it as "bet."

Answer:

Click to reveal

COUNT

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

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:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 1 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 1?

It mostly comes down to recognizing common short answers and catching puns fast. The rest is just reps.

Does Trivia Week 1 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

XWordHint Crossword Answers December 02, 2025 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

Master today's NYT crossword with our expert hint system. We provide synonyms, antonyms, and strategic clues to help you solve without spoiling the fun. Perfect for crossword lovers who want that satisfying "aha!" moment.

December 02, 2025 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Moderate

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

Expert Solving Strategies

Start Smart

Begin with fill-in-the-blank clues and short 3-4 letter words. These are your foundation.

Decode the Clues

Question marks indicate wordplay or puns. "Maybe" suggests multiple interpretations.

Use Cross-References

Let intersecting letters guide you. One correct answer unlocks several others.

Build Vocabulary

Common crossword words repeat. Learning them speeds up future solving.

Today's Puzzle Stats

0 Across Clues

0 Down Clues

0 Total Clues

More NYT Crossword Help

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 02, 2026 - Hints & Answers

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 02, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 02, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 02, 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 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

Quick Facts

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	20. Multicolored implements in many art drawers
2 Across	28. Muscular part of a marathoner
3 Across	34. Make sure not to miss it!
4 Across	52. Munificent man
5 Across	1. "Melts in your mouth" candies ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
6 Across	14. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one
7 Across	38. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"
8 Across	24. Maroon and mahogany, for two
9 Across	17. Much of Mali
10 Across	15. Meaning of "mono-"

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: "20. Multicolored implements in many art drawers"

Hints:

First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'S'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: M__________S
It's a 12-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAGICMARKERS

2 Across: "28. Muscular part of a marathoner"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'G'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "pegleg."

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEG

3 Across: "34. Make sure not to miss it!"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: remind.
You're looking for 3 letters.
Starts with 'C', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CUE

4 Across: "52. Munificent man"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
Blank it out and you get: S____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHARER

5 Across: "1. "Melts in your mouth" candies ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'S'.
If that helps, the shape is: M____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

MANDMS

6 Across: "14. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: M____N
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'N'.
Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MATRON

7 Across: "38. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter""

Hints:

You're looking for 15 letters.
First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'D'.
If that helps, the shape is: M_____________D

Answer:

Click to reveal

MISCHIEFMANAGED

8 Across: "24. Maroon and mahogany, for two"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: S____S
Close enough in meaning: shadow.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHADES

9 Across: "17. Much of Mali"

Hints:

Think of it this way — the world's largest desert (3.
You're looking for 6 letters.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAHARA

10 Across: "15. Meaning of "mono-""

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Starts with 'O', ends with 'E'.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	62. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me"
2 Down	56. Miniature maze runners
3 Down	58. Medical mass
4 Down	10. Musters support for, as a mission
5 Down	8. Marmot or marmoset
6 Down	48. Military groups that meet in battle
7 Down	27. Map word in Marseille
8 Down	3. Maximum degree in math
9 Down	57. Major misfortunes
10 Down	5. Maxims discouraging misconduct

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "62. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me""

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'M'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAM

2 Down: "56. Miniature maze runners"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Close enough in meaning: shiner.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICE

3 Down: "58. Medical mass"

Hints:

'clog' points in the same direction.
Starts with 'C', ends with 'T'.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CLOT

4 Down: "10. Musters support for, as a mission"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "punt."
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'S'.
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BACKS

5 Down: "8. Marmot or marmoset"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "fauna."
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'L'.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ANIMAL

6 Down: "48. Military groups that meet in battle"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'S'.
It's a 6-letter word.
You could also think of it as "USA."

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARMIES

7 Down: "27. Map word in Marseille"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'I'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICI

8 Down: "3. Maximum degree in math"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
'n-th' points in the same direction.
Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'H'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NTH

9 Down: "57. Major misfortunes"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "ailment."
Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ILLS

10 Down: "5. Maxims discouraging misconduct"

Hints:

'moral' points in the same direction.
You're looking for 6 letters.
First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MORALS

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 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 1 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

It mostly comes down to recognizing common short answers and catching puns fast. The rest is just reps.

Does Trivia Week 1 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

NY Times Crossword Answers April 14, 2025 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

NY Times Crossword Complete Solution: April 14, 2025

Published on Monday, April 14, 2025 • Updated daily

Our expert breakdown helps you solve the April 14 NYT crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.

Across Clues and Answers (37)

Clue #1: 1. Spaghetti-strapped top, for short

4-letter answer Answer: CAMI

Clue #2: 5. Turns sharply

5-letter answer Answer: VEERS

Word Help: Synonyms: swerve, curve, sheer
Antonyms: back

Clue #3: 10. Bullets and such, informally

4-letter answer Answer: AMMO

Word Help: Synonyms: ammunition, ammo

Clue #4: 14. Radar dot

4-letter answer Answer: BLIP

Word Help: Synonyms: radar_target, blip, pip

Clue #5: 15. J.F.K. Presidential Library architect

5-letter answer Answer: IMPEI

Clue #6: 16. Crackpot

4-letter answer Answer: LOON

Word Help: Synonyms: addle-head, loon, birdbrain

Clue #7: 17. Word repeated in "Que _, _"

4-letter answer Answer: SERA

Word Help: Synonyms: blood_serum, serum

Clue #8: 18. Word repeated in "_, _, gone!"

5-letter answer Answer: GOING

Word Help: Synonyms: blend_in, break, proceed
Antonyms: malfunction, stop

Clue #9: 19. Norway's capital

4-letter answer Answer: OSLO

Word Help: Synonyms: capital_of_Norway, Oslo, Christiania

Clue #10: 20. Rules on how to behave

13-letter answer Answer: CODEOFCONDUCT

Clue #11: 23. Alan who played Pierce on "MAS*H"

4-letter answer Answer: ALDA

Clue #12: 24. Bother

3-letter answer Answer: ADO

Word Help: Synonyms: hustle, ado, fuss

Clue #13: 25. Baba ghanouj, e.g.

11-letter answer Answer: EGGPLANTDIP

Clue #14: 31. "Fuzzy Wuzzy ___ a bear …"

3-letter answer Answer: WAS

Word Help: Synonyms: make_up, equal, Washington
Antonyms: differ

Clue #15: 34. Froot ___

5-letter answer Answer: LOOPS

Word Help: Synonyms: loop_topology, loop-the-loop, grommet
Antonyms: open_circuit, uncoil

Clue #16: 35. Two on a rowboat

4-letter answer Answer: OARS

Word Help: Synonyms: oar

Clue #17: 36. 65 to 75, typically, on an Interstate hwy.

3-letter answer Answer: MPH

Word Help: Synonyms: miles_per_hour, mph

Clue #18: 37. Boys

4-letter answer Answer: LADS

Word Help: Synonyms: chap, laddie, sonny_boy

Clue #19: 38. Feared scuba diving affliction, with "the"

5-letter answer Answer: BENDS

Word Help: Synonyms: bending, caisson_disease, crimp
Antonyms: straighten, unbend

Clue #20: 40. Roman goddess of the moon

4-letter answer Answer: LUNA

Word Help: Synonyms: Luna

Clue #21: 41. 2003 Will Ferrell Christmas movie

3-letter answer Answer: ELF

Word Help: Synonyms: gremlin, brownie, ELF

Clue #22: 42. Lead-in to truck or gloss

4-letter answer Answer: SEMI

Word Help: Synonyms: semi, trailer_truck, trucking_rig

Clue #23: 43. More whitish

5-letter answer Answer: PALER

Word Help: Synonyms: pale, sick, wan

Clue #24: 44. Fed. intelligence group

3-letter answer Answer: NSA

Word Help: Synonyms: National_Security_Agency, NSA

Clue #25: 45. Goofball

11-letter answer Answer: KNUCKLEHEAD

Word Help: Synonyms: dunderhead, dunce, loggerhead

Clue #26: 48. Prefix with athlete or angle

3-letter answer Answer: TRI

Clue #27: 50. Like diamonds and calculus problems

4-letter answer Answer: HARD

Word Help: Synonyms: operose, difficult, heavy
Antonyms: voiced, lightly

Clue #28: 51. Slangy greeting … or a hint to the starts of 20-, 25- and 45-Across

13-letter answer Answer: WHATSCRACKING

Clue #29: 57. What many dogs do in the spring and fall

4-letter answer Answer: SHED

Word Help: Synonyms: cast, spill, caducous
Antonyms: persistent

Clue #30: 58. Three-line poem from Japan

5-letter answer Answer: HAIKU

Word Help: Synonyms: haiku

Clue #31: 59. Blemish on a car

4-letter answer Answer: DING

Word Help: Synonyms: gouge, nick, dent

Clue #32: 61. Hatcher of "Desperate Housewives"

4-letter answer Answer: TERI

Clue #33: 62. Once more

5-letter answer Answer: AGAIN

Word Help: Synonyms: again, once_again, once_more

Clue #34: 63. Palm tree berry

4-letter answer Answer: ACAI

Clue #35: 64. Money in Mexico

4-letter answer Answer: PESO

Word Help: Synonyms: Philippine_peso, Mexican_peso, Guinea-Bissau_peso

Clue #36: 65. Elite group whose members include Steve Martin and Geena Davis

5-letter answer Answer: MENSA

Word Help: Synonyms: Mensa

Clue #37: 66. Chopped, as logs

4-letter answer Answer: HEWN

Word Help: Synonyms: hew, hewn, hand-hewn

Across Clues and Answers (37)

Clue #1: 1. "CSI" network

3-letter answer Answer: CBS

Clue #2: 2. Baldwin of "30 Rock"

4-letter answer Answer: ALEC

Clue #3: 3. Surrealist Joan

4-letter answer Answer: MIRO

Word Help: Synonyms: Joan_Miro, miro, Podocarpus_ferruginea

Clue #4: 4. Notes, Photos, FaceTime, etc.

8-letter answer Answer: IPADAPPS

Clue #5: 5. Actor Abe of "Barney Miller"

6-letter answer Answer: VIGODA

Clue #6: 6. My Chemical Romance groupie, e.g.

6-letter answer Answer: EMOFAN

Clue #7: 7. "The Divine Comedy" or "Beowulf"

4-letter answer Answer: EPIC

Word Help: Synonyms: epic, epical, larger-than-life

Clue #8: 8. Nevada's "Biggest Little City in the World"

4-letter answer Answer: RENO

Word Help: Synonyms: Reno

Clue #9: 9. Endorse, as a check

4-letter answer Answer: SIGN

Word Help: Synonyms: subscribe, ratify, star_sign

Clue #10: 10. Audibly

5-letter answer Answer: ALOUD

Word Help: Synonyms: loudly, aloud, loud
Antonyms: softly

Clue #11: 11. Cocktail served in a copper mug

10-letter answer Answer: MOSCOWMULE

Clue #12: 12. Slough off

4-letter answer Answer: MOLT

Word Help: Synonyms: molting, moult, molt

Clue #13: 13. Yoko who loved John Lennon

3-letter answer Answer: ONO

Word Help: Synonyms: Yoko_Ono, Ono

Clue #14: 21. 90° angles

4-letter answer Answer: ELLS

Word Help: Synonyms: ell

Clue #15: 22. Fist bumps

4-letter answer Answer: DAPS

Clue #16: 25. Funny DeGeneres

5-letter answer Answer: ELLEN

Clue #17: 26. Hockey scores

5-letter answer Answer: GOALS

Word Help: Synonyms: finish, destination, end

Clue #18: 27. Vito and Michael Corleone

10-letter answer Answer: GODFATHERS

Word Help: Synonyms: godfather

Clue #19: 28. Partner of 60-Down in a bar

5-letter answer Answer: TONIC

Word Help: Synonyms: restorative, soda, soda_pop
Antonyms: atonic

Clue #20: 29. Papa

3-letter answer Answer: DAD

Word Help: Synonyms: dada, daddy, dad

Clue #21: 30. Org. that reviews W-9s

3-letter answer Answer: IRS

Word Help: Synonyms: IRS, Internal_Revenue_Service

Clue #22: 32. Nighttime problem

5-letter answer Answer: APNEA

Word Help: Synonyms: apnea

Clue #23: 33. Sliver

5-letter answer Answer: SHARD

Word Help: Synonyms: shard, sherd, fragment

Clue #24: 38. ___ Folds Five (rock trio)

3-letter answer Answer: BEN

Word Help: Synonyms: ben

Clue #25: 39. Australia's largest bird

3-letter answer Answer: EMU

Word Help: Synonyms: Emu_novaehollandiae, electromagnetic_unit, Dromaius_novaehollandiae

Clue #26: 40. "Well, aren't you fancy!"

8-letter answer Answer: LAHDIDAH

Clue #27: 42. "Saturday Night Live" segment

4-letter answer Answer: SKIT

Word Help: Synonyms: skit

Clue #28: 43. Become more attentive, with "up"

4-letter answer Answer: PERK

Word Help: Synonyms: pick_up, perk, percolate

Clue #29: 46. Business-casual pants

6-letter answer Answer: KHAKIS

Word Help: Synonyms: khakis, khaki

Clue #30: 47. Gap

6-letter answer Answer: LACUNA

Word Help: Synonyms: caisson, lacuna, blank

Clue #31: 49. The "R" of NPR

5-letter answer Answer: RADIO

Word Help: Synonyms: radio_set, radio_receiver, wireless

Clue #32: 51. Roller coaster exclamation

4-letter answer Answer: WHEE

Clue #33: 52. Fake

4-letter answer Answer: SHAM

Word Help: Synonyms: pretended, impostor, put_on

Clue #34: 53. Shark-diving protection

4-letter answer Answer: CAGE

Word Help: Synonyms: coop, cage_in, John_Cage

Clue #35: 54. Film director Johnson

4-letter answer Answer: RIAN

Clue #36: 55. Pleasurable

4-letter answer Answer: NICE

Word Help: Synonyms: squeamish, courteous, gracious
Antonyms: nasty

Clue #37: 56. Chew (on)

4-letter answer Answer: GNAW

Word Help: Synonyms: erode, eat_at, gnaw_at

Clue #38: 57. Product known as "The Racer's Edge"

3-letter answer Answer: STP

Word Help: Synonyms: s.t.p., STP

Clue #39: 60. Partner of 28-Down in a bar

3-letter answer Answer: GIN

Word Help: Synonyms: gin_rummy, gin, snare

Expert Solving Strategies

Look for fill-in-the-blank clues first (they're often easiest)
Watch for question marks indicating wordplay
Check vowel patterns in partially solved words

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "26. Discount Chinese e-tailer"

2 Across: "64. Friar with a famous "razor""

3 Across: "100. Join, as two metal surfaces"

4 Across: "93. Discontinued Swedish cars"

5 Across: "31. Pink-slips"

6 Across: "126. Instants"

7 Across: "24. LIAM NEESON"

8 Across: "122. Submitted by the deadline"

9 Across: "68. Turns on the waterworks"

10 Across: "124. Musician/actress Haim"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "67. Christmas presence?"

2 Down: "95. Withdraw from a union"

3 Down: "23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer"

4 Down: "29. Clear"

5 Down: "6. Like 666, popularly"

6 Down: "94. Periods of 730 days"

7 Down: "1. God, to Bob Marley"

8 Down: "32. Hit a ___"

9 Down: "58. Diva's time to shine"

10 Down: "86. Hostile manner, informally"

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

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

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

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "6. Informed"

2 Across: "33. Shakespearean father of three"

3 Across: "16. Burden to bear"

4 Across: "60. Secluded valley"

5 Across: "36. Out of patience, with "up""

6 Across: "49. Dabble in"

7 Across: "26. https://www.hot-dog.org?"

8 Across: "44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years"

9 Across: "25. Noted magnate on the Titanic"

10 Across: "45. O'Hare posting, for short"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "42. Distinct stretch of years"

2 Down: "7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV"

3 Down: "8. Cry on a tennis court"

4 Down: "30. Wife of Jacob"

5 Down: "43. Think back on"

6 Down: "55. Preceding night"

7 Down: "34. Fishing pole"

8 Down: "22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr."

9 Down: "48. "Norma" or "Tosca""

10 Down: "2. Dracula, for one"

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

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1