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Friday, July 19, 2024

July 20, 1997 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - July 20, 1997

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is a most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today puzzle:

Across:

1. Favorite Degas subject: DANCERS
8. Behave: ACT
11. ___-Ball: SKEE
15. It often has its arms out front: PUB
18. Gorged oneself: ATEALOT
19. Classified: PERSONAL
21. "Windsor Forest" poet: POPE
22. Dinner offerings: MEATLOAFPLATTERS
24. Services, in a way: OILS
25. "Mr. Basketball" Holman et al.: NATS
26. Gray remover, maybe: DYER
27. "Suzanne" songwriter: COHEN
28. Orbital point: APSIS
29. "The Simpsons" tavern: MOES
31. Show of affection: SWEETKISS
33. Backgammon piece: STONE
34. Oater affirmative: YUP
36. Engine conduits: HOSES
37. Hits errantly, in golf: SHANKS
38. Impassioned: ARDENT
41. State to be in: ZEN
42. Word with ready or shy: CAMERA
44. Reef: BAR
45. Hair-raising site?: SALON
47. Undercover operation: POLICESTING
52. #2 at the 1994 U.S. Open: STICH
54. Swing voter: Abbr.: IND
55. Lodge: HOSTEL
56. CD-___: ROM
57. Ice cream parlor order: FRAPPE
59. "La vita nuova" poet: DANTE
60. Captures, in a way: LASSOS
63. Rachmaninoff's "___-tableaux": ETUDES
64. Indian stringed instruments: VINAS
65. Make up: RECOUP
66. Like some muscles: FLEXED
67. Poop: FACTS
68. Impetuous: MADCAP
69. Listen: Sp.: OIR
70. British noble, briefly: ARISTO
72. "___ in my memory lock'd": Ophelia: TIS
73. Certain berth: UPPER
76. Kind of pie: BOSTONCREAM
79. Community spirit: ETHOS
81. Majors in acting: LEE
82. Ruling groups: JUNTAS
83. Farm resident: ANT
84. Part of a split personality: JEKYLL
86. Orchestral works: SCORES
88. Considerable irritant: THORN
91. Word in many business names: SON
92. "Star Trek" role: UHURA
93. Soup kitchen offering: FREEBREAD
97. Taradiddles: FIBS
100. Puffball relative: MOREL
101. Release upon: LETAT
102. Hotfooted it: SPED
104. Clock sound: TOCK
106. Make money: MINT
107. Health care group: HEARTASSOCIATION
110. Sews up: ICES
111. Reserved: SETASIDE
112. Totals: COMESTO
113. Christie contemporary: TEY
114. Musical syllables: TRAS
115. Never, in Nuremberg: NIE
116. Least irrigated: ARIDEST

Down:

1. Butler's expletive: DAMN
2. Col. Hannibal Smith's group: ATEAM
3. Cool: NEATO
4. Relative of an agate: CATSEYE
5. Plumbing piece: ELL
6. Chancel entrance display: ROOD
7. Collar inserts: STAYS
8. Collar: APPREHEND
9. Animator's unit: CEL
10. Parcels: TRACTS
11. "___ Is Love" (1962 hit): SOTHIS
12. They provide prayer support: KNEES
13. Brings in: EARNS
14. 1997 U.S. Open champ: ELS
15. Long-term pollution concern: POISONAIRSUPPLY
16. Data transmission path: UPLINK
17. Actress Armstrong and others: BESSES
20. Tend the hearth: STOKE
21. Toaster treat: POPTART
23. Couple or so: FEW
28. Word before and after "to": ASHES
30. Parasol: SUNSHADE
32. Quite a while: EON
35. Fund-raising grp.: PTA
37. Seemed funny: SMELLED
38. Sit-up benefactors: ABS
39. Squeal: RAT
40. Travels of Shane, e.g.: DRIFTERSJOURNEY
41. Locale: ZONE
42. Mention: CITE
43. Breeze through: ACE
46. Items in sync?: LIPS
47. Imaginary: PHANTOM
48. Chaplin and others: OONAS
49. Mil. transports: LSTS
50. "Are you nervous?" response, a la Don Knotts: NOOP
51. Diamond execs: GMS
53. Gist: CRUX
58. Hairsplitters: PEDANTS
59. Pronouncements: DICTA
61. Charge with: ACCUSEOF
62. Bribe money, in slang: SOAP
63. Chacon of the 1962 Mets: ELIO
64. Still-life subject: VASE
65. Hasty: RASH
66. Pocket item: FOB
67. Holiday purchases: FIRS
68. Diamond target: MITT
71. Company that made Photophones: RCA
72. Ford sobriquet: TENNESSEE
74. Sniggler's quest: EEL
75. Fam. reunion attendee: REL
77. Castle features: TURRETS
78. "Paper Moon" actor or actress: ONEAL
80. Breakfast orders, briefly: OJS
83. J.F.K. posting: ARR
85. Emulated Mme. Defarge: KNITTED
86. Kind of meeting: SUMMIT
87. Prize: CHOICE
88. Aquarium acquisitions: TETRAS
89. Track and field events: HEATS
90. Secure: OBTAIN
93. Topps rival: FLEER
94. Gaucho gear: REATA
95. Mil. address: APO
96. Longtime Guy Lombardo record label: DECCA
98. City on the Oregon Trail: BOISE
99. Dumbarton denizens: SCOTS
103. New Look designer: DIOR
105. Measure of speed: KNOT
107. Presidential monogram: HST
108. Star Wars, initially: SDI
109. "___ dreaming?": AMI

Friday, August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini August 28, 2026 Solutions & Guide

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 28, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, August 28, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 28, 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. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g.
2 Across	36. Asteroids system
3 Across	22. "Would ya look at that ..."
4 Across	58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City"
5 Across	39. ___ collar
6 Across	35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)
7 Across	38. Flame proof?
8 Across	25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the"
9 Across	16. Politician's response, maybe
10 Across	13. Worrier's words

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. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g."

Hints:

You're looking for 6 letters.
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'W'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLDSAW

2 Across: "36. Asteroids system"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'I'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: A___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATARI

3 Across: "22. "Would ya look at that ...""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'W' and wraps up with 'L'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: W__________L
You're looking for 12 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WELLWELLWELL

4 Across: "58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City""

Hints:

It's a 8-letter word.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S______A

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAMANTHA

5 Across: "39. ___ collar"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'N'.
If that helps, the shape is: E__N
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETON

6 Across: "35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)"

Hints:

Basically, noisy talk.
Close enough in meaning: yack.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YAK

7 Across: "38. Flame proof?"

Hints:

Think of it this way — the residue that remains when something is burned.
Starts with 'A', ends with 'H'.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASH

8 Across: "25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the""

Hints:

In plain terms: the central and most intense or profound part.
You could also think of it as "trench."
First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEEPS

9 Across: "16. Politician's response, maybe"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'R'.
You're looking for 9 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NONANSWER

10 Across: "13. Worrier's words"

Hints:

First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'T'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: I______T
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IHOPENOT

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Screen capture?
2 Down	35. "The thing is ..."
3 Down	3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair
4 Down	27. Blend
5 Down	43. Jazz aficionado, e.g.
6 Down	31. Outlaw
7 Down	51. Star turns at a concert
8 Down	44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos
9 Down	4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?
10 Down	17. Overhaul

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "10. Screen capture?"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
In plain terms: fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LINT

2 Down: "35. "The thing is ...""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YOUSEE

3 Down: "3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair"

Hints:

First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'O'.
It's a 10-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: R________O

Answer:

Click to reveal

RONALDINHO

4 Down: "27. Blend"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: A________E
You could also think of it as "commix."
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AMALGAMATE

5 Down: "43. Jazz aficionado, e.g."

Hints:

Starts with 'N', ends with 'N'.
Count on 6 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: N____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

NBAFAN

6 Down: "31. Outlaw"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: shun.
Count on 3 letters here.
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BAN

7 Down: "51. Star turns at a concert"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'I'.
You could also think of it as "solo."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLI

8 Down: "44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'L'.
You could also think of it as "mescal."

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEZCAL

9 Down: "4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EPA

10 Down: "17. Overhaul"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'K'.
Think of it this way — use again in altered form.

Answer:

Click to reveal

REWORK

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:	52 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

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

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.

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Trivia Week 2 February 08, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 February 08, 2026 - Solved

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 February 08, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, February 08, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	February 08, 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	61. Slacken
2 Across	85. It typically has a string attached
3 Across	72. Relative of a heron
4 Across	28. Sports franchises, e.g.
5 Across	124. Patronized, as a restaurant
6 Across	20. Supplement
7 Across	39. Title for William beginning in 2022
8 Across	95. Canadian coin featuring a polar bear, informally
9 Across	94. "Oh, cruel fate!"
10 Across	23. Scrunchie, e.g.

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: "61. Slacken"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: E____P

Answer:

Click to reveal

EASEUP

2 Across: "85. It typically has a string attached"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: T____G

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEABAG

3 Across: "72. Relative of a heron"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: S___K

Answer:

Click to reveal

STORK

4 Across: "28. Sports franchises, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEAMS

5 Across: "124. Patronized, as a restaurant"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: D_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

DINEDAT

6 Across: "20. Supplement"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: E____H

Answer:

Click to reveal

ENRICH

7 Across: "39. Title for William beginning in 2022"

Helpful hints:

This word has 13 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: P___________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

PRINCEOFWALES

8 Across: "95. Canadian coin featuring a polar bear, informally"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOONIE

9 Across: "94. "Oh, cruel fate!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALAS

10 Across: "23. Scrunchie, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 14 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E____________E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ELASTICHAIRTIE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	98. Compels
2 Down	16. Trix or Kix
3 Down	63. ___ dish
4 Down	70. Come back in
5 Down	58. Vast amount
6 Down	93. Gym staff member
7 Down	24. Quick hellos
8 Down	68. Pi follower
9 Down	78. What a tall collar covers
10 Down	35. Many boy band fans

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "98. Compels"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: F____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

FORCES

2 Down: "16. Trix or Kix"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: C____L

Answer:

Click to reveal

CEREAL

3 Down: "63. ___ dish"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: P___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

PETRI

4 Down: "70. Come back in"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: R_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

REENTER

5 Down: "58. Vast amount"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
Another word like this: ocean

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEA

6 Down: "93. Gym staff member"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: T_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRAINER

7 Down: "24. Quick hellos"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

HIS

8 Down: "68. Pi follower"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

RHO

9 Down: "78. What a tall collar covers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: N__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

NAPE

10 Down: "35. Many boy band fans"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TWEENS

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:	Normal

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.

Friday, May 8, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 May 08, 2026 - Daily Answers

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 May 08, 2026

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 08, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, May 08, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	May 08, 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	19. Hollywood is on it: Abbr.
2 Across	38. Prepares for company, maybe
3 Across	44. Really nasty fall?
4 Across	48. Mammoth's home, for short
5 Across	16. Chichi
6 Across	57. "I'm this-a way!"
7 Across	53. Many a Chilango
8 Across	64. Feeds the kitty, say
9 Across	26. "Jeez!"
10 Across	1. Criticizes, in modern lingo

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: "19. Hollywood is on it: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

PST

2 Across: "38. Prepares for company, maybe"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: N_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

NEATENS

3 Across: "44. Really nasty fall?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: I______M

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICESTORM

4 Across: "48. Mammoth's home, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NHL

5 Across: "16. Chichi"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: S____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

SWANKY

6 Across: "57. "I'm this-a way!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: Y____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

YOOHOO

7 Across: "53. Many a Chilango"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: S___R

Answer:

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SENOR

8 Across: "64. Feeds the kitty, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C_____S

Answer:

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CATSITS

9 Across: "26. "Jeez!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: A___N

Answer:

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AWMAN

10 Across: "1. Criticizes, in modern lingo"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: H_____N

Answer:

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HATESON

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	5. Books that go into intimate detail?
2 Down	37. Goofballs
3 Down	13. Scallops can have hundreds of tiny blue ones
4 Down	27. Comment from one who's going along
5 Down	2. Indicators of awareness
6 Down	39. ___ Theatre, Atlanta art house named for a fictional estate
7 Down	9. All slam dunks
8 Down	42. White-collar figure
9 Down	8. Jerk
10 Down	32. Rorschach patterns

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "5. Books that go into intimate detail?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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SEXMANUALS

2 Down: "37. Goofballs"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: K___S

Answer:

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KOOKS

3 Down: "13. Scallops can have hundreds of tiny blue ones"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E__S

Answer:

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EYES

4 Down: "27. Comment from one who's going along"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: W________E

Answer:

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WHENINROME

5 Down: "2. Indicators of awareness"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A__S

Answer:

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AHAS

6 Down: "39. ___ Theatre, Atlanta art house named for a fictional estate"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: T__A

Answer:

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TARA

7 Down: "9. All slam dunks"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TWOS

8 Down: "42. White-collar figure"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: P____T

Answer:

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PRIEST

9 Down: "8. Jerk"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: fucking

Answer:

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ASS

10 Down: "32. Rorschach patterns"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: B___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

BLOTS

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 45 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

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.

Friday, June 12, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 June 12, 2026 - Daily Answers

Today's Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini Crossword June 12, 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!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for June 12, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, June 12, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	June 12, 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	18. Farm grazer
2 Across	30. Microscopic
3 Across	29. Half ass reply?
4 Across	1. Get-up
5 Across	64. Cost of a hand
6 Across	19. "Empire of the ___" (1977 sci-fi film with an approval rating of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes)
7 Across	13. Ambassador's aide
8 Across	61. Windflower
9 Across	37. Good market news
10 Across	17. Prefix with present

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: "18. Farm grazer"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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COW

2 Across: "30. Microscopic"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: T__Y

Answer:

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TINY

3 Across: "29. Half ass reply?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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HEE

4 Across: "1. Get-up"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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DUDS

5 Across: "64. Cost of a hand"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A__E

Answer:

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ANTE

6 Across: "19. "Empire of the ___" (1977 sci-fi film with an approval rating of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A__S

Answer:

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ANTS

7 Across: "13. Ambassador's aide"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A_____E

Answer:

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ATTACHE

8 Across: "61. Windflower"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A_____E

Answer:

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ANEMONE

9 Across: "37. Good market news"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: U____N

Answer:

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UPTURN

10 Across: "17. Prefix with present"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OMNI

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	35. Baseball trio
2 Down	21. "___ it?"
3 Down	57. Central point
4 Down	9. Place where customers get their licks in?
5 Down	55. ___ Point, Calif.
6 Down	3. Passé
7 Down	7. Ghost story?
8 Down	11. Home of the Ernest Hemingway House
9 Down	16. T, in Morse code
10 Down	6. ___ collar

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "35. Baseball trio"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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OUTS

2 Down: "21. "___ it?""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: I__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

ISNT

3 Down: "57. Central point"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: M__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEAT

4 Down: "9. Place where customers get their licks in?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 14 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: I____________R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICECREAMPARLOR

5 Down: "55. ___ Point, Calif."

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: D__A

Answer:

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DANA

6 Down: "3. Passé"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: D___D

Answer:

Click to reveal

DATED

7 Down: "7. Ghost story?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: A___C

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATTIC

8 Down: "11. Home of the Ernest Hemingway House"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: K_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

KEYWEST

9 Down: "16. T, in Morse code"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: D__H

Answer:

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DASH

10 Down: "6. ___ collar"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: E__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETON

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:	Medium

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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Friday, July 19, 2024

July 20, 1997 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - July 20, 1997

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini August 28, 2026

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. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g."

2 Across: "36. Asteroids system"

3 Across: "22. "Would ya look at that ...""

4 Across: "58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City""

5 Across: "39. ___ collar"

6 Across: "35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)"

7 Across: "38. Flame proof?"

8 Across: "25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the""

9 Across: "16. Politician's response, maybe"

10 Across: "13. Worrier's words"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "10. Screen capture?"

2 Down: "35. "The thing is ...""

3 Down: "3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair"

4 Down: "27. Blend"

5 Down: "43. Jazz aficionado, e.g."

6 Down: "31. Outlaw"

7 Down: "51. Star turns at a concert"

8 Down: "44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos"

9 Down: "4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?"

10 Down: "17. Overhaul"

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?

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Trivia Week 2 February 08, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "61. Slacken"

2 Across: "85. It typically has a string attached"

3 Across: "72. Relative of a heron"

4 Across: "28. Sports franchises, e.g."

5 Across: "124. Patronized, as a restaurant"

6 Across: "20. Supplement"

7 Across: "39. Title for William beginning in 2022"

8 Across: "95. Canadian coin featuring a polar bear, informally"

9 Across: "94. "Oh, cruel fate!""

10 Across: "23. Scrunchie, e.g."

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "98. Compels"

2 Down: "16. Trix or Kix"

3 Down: "63. ___ dish"

4 Down: "70. Come back in"

5 Down: "58. Vast amount"

6 Down: "93. Gym staff member"

7 Down: "24. Quick hellos"

8 Down: "68. Pi follower"

9 Down: "78. What a tall collar covers"

10 Down: "35. Many boy band fans"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy