Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword January 25, 2026 Answers
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | January 25, 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 | 26. Food court pizzeria |
| 2 Across | 50. Actress Edebiri of "The Bear" |
| 3 Across | 127. Chips may go into it |
| 4 Across | 122. "Your waiter's nowhere to be seen!" |
| 5 Across | 89. "Gimme, gimme!" |
| 6 Across | 21. "I want to hear about that!" |
| 7 Across | 27. Some M.I.T. grads, for short |
| 8 Across | 36. Sphere of creativity |
| 9 Across | 81. New Zealanders, familiarly |
| 10 Across | 86. Course that doesn't require much studying |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- January 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- July 15 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 03 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "26. Food court pizzeria"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: S____O
Answer: Click to reveal
SBARRO
2 Across: "50. Actress Edebiri of "The Bear""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
AYO
3 Across: "127. Chips may go into it"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: O______P
Answer: Click to reveal
ONIONDIP
4 Across: "122. "Your waiter's nowhere to be seen!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 14 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: S____________D
Answer: Click to reveal
SERVERNOTFOUND
5 Across: "89. "Gimme, gimme!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I_____T
Answer: Click to reveal
INEEDIT
6 Across: "21. "I want to hear about that!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: C______N
Answer: Click to reveal
CLUEMEIN
7 Across: "27. Some M.I.T. grads, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: EE
Answer: Click to reveal
EES
8 Across: "36. Sphere of creativity"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A______E
Answer: Click to reveal
ARTSCENE
9 Across: "81. New Zealanders, familiarly"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: K___S
Answer: Click to reveal
KIWIS
10 Across: "86. Course that doesn't require much studying"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: E___A
Answer: Click to reveal
EASYA
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 110. Eavesdrop, e.g. |
| 2 Down | 40. Purchase for the Atari 2600 |
| 3 Down | 104. Puts up a false front |
| 4 Down | 108. Property of curium, but not cerium |
| 5 Down | 119. Actor Brody of "The O.C." |
| 6 Down | 92. Ship that transported the Golden Fleece |
| 7 Down | 87. Modern "seize the day" |
| 8 Down | 66. Mathematician Lovelace |
| 9 Down | 98. Like an unnatural smile |
| 10 Down | 44. Neat |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- November 23 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- NYT Crossword Down November 06 2025 All
1 Down: "110. Eavesdrop, e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: S___P
Answer: Click to reveal
SNOOP
2 Down: "40. Purchase for the Atari 2600"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C_______E
Answer: Click to reveal
CARTRIDGE
3 Down: "104. Puts up a false front"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B____S
Answer: Click to reveal
BLUFFS
4 Down: "108. Property of curium, but not cerium"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: H___C
Answer: Click to reveal
HARDC
5 Down: "119. Actor Brody of "The O.C.""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: A__M
Answer: Click to reveal
ADAM
6 Down: "92. Ship that transported the Golden Fleece"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A__O
Answer: Click to reveal
ARGO
7 Down: "87. Modern "seize the day""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: Y__O
Answer: Click to reveal
YOLO
8 Down: "66. Mathematician Lovelace"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
ADA
9 Down: "98. Like an unnatural smile"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: F____D
Answer: Click to reveal
FORCED
10 Down: "44. Neat"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: T__Y
Answer: Click to reveal
TIDY
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
| 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 3 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.
