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Thursday, September 10, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 September 10, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Answers September 10, 2026 - Trivia Week 2 Special

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 September 10, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 10, 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 2 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

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	10. Shell in the water
2 Across	23. More apt to cut in line, say
3 Across	15. Who's that woman in Paris?
4 Across	16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis
5 Across	33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation
6 Across	32. Targets for hawks
7 Across	31. Cleared of dust, say
8 Across	51. Grou_ of _or_oises?
9 Across	38. Horror director Aster
10 Across	60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name

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: "10. Shell in the water"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: H__L
Kicks off with 'H' and wraps up with 'L'.
In plain terms: dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HULL

2 Across: "23. More apt to cut in line, say"

Hints:

'pushful' points in the same direction.
Count on 7 letters here.
If that helps, the shape is: P_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

PUSHIER

3 Across: "15. Who's that woman in Paris?"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ELLE

4 Across: "16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'U'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESAU

5 Across: "33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

POE

6 Across: "32. Targets for hawks"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICE

7 Across: "31. Cleared of dust, say"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'T'.
You're looking for 5 letters.
'span' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SWEPT

8 Across: "51. Grou_ of _or_oises?"

Hints:

This one runs 10 letters long.
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PEASINAPOD

9 Across: "38. Horror director Aster"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'I'.
Count on 3 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARI

10 Across: "60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name"

Hints:

You're looking for 4 letters.
Pattern-wise it looks like: O__Y
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'Y'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLAY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	36. Pitching staff?
2 Down	11. Min_sc_le q_antity?
3 Down	12. Reposed
4 Down	9. Go clunk
5 Down	4. Despair
6 Down	3. Something you might search for in vein?
7 Down	53. Completely savage
8 Down	24. Incautious
9 Down	47. Say again
10 Down	1. Winter coat?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "36. Pitching staff?"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'Y'.
This one runs 8 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADAGENCY

2 Down: "11. Min_sc_le q_antity?"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'U' and wraps up with 'H'.
It's a 11-letter word.
Blank it out and you get: U_________H

Answer:

Click to reveal

USEINAPINCH

3 Down: "12. Reposed"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'N'.
Close enough in meaning: lie.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAIN

4 Down: "9. Go clunk"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: K______R
Kicks off with 'K' and wraps up with 'R'.
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

KEELOVER

5 Down: "4. Despair"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'E'.
This one runs 8 letters long.
If that helps, the shape is: L______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOSEHOPE

6 Down: "3. Something you might search for in vein?"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORE

7 Down: "53. Completely savage"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
Basically, cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel.
First letter's a 'P', last letter's a 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PAN

8 Down: "24. Incautious"

Hints:

Starts with 'U', ends with 'Y'.
This one runs 6 letters long.
Blank it out and you get: U____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

UNWARY

9 Down: "47. Say again"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'O'.
It's a 4-letter word.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ECHO

10 Down: "1. Winter coat?"

Hints:

In plain terms: water frozen in the solid state.
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here's what tends to work if you solve these regularly:

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:	1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When does the Trivia Week 2 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 2 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 2 free to play?

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

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 2?

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

Does Trivia Week 2 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Monday, September 7, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 07, 2026

Trivia Week 1 Manual for NYT Mini September 07, 2026

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 September 07, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, September 07, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 07, 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

Standard Mini size again: 5 across, 5 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	61. Ordered (around)
2 Across	68. Cut out
3 Across	21. Tool for winter fishing
4 Across	39. What a hen lays
5 Across	7. Jabbers on a plane?
6 Across	38. Bog down
7 Across	31. Hoppy brews, for short
8 Across	73. Org. checking carry-on bags
9 Across	69. List, as in a reference
10 Across	30. Contribute something more

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: "61. Ordered (around)"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: B____D
Think of it this way — raise in a relief.
Close enough in meaning: emboss.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOSSED

2 Across: "68. Cut out"

Hints:

First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'E'.
Basically, remove or make invisible.
This one runs 6 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DELETE

3 Across: "21. Tool for winter fishing"

Hints:

You're looking for 6 letters.
If that helps, the shape is: I____W
Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'W'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ICESAW

4 Across: "39. What a hen lays"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "eggs."

Answer:

Click to reveal

EGG

5 Across: "7. Jabbers on a plane?"

Hints:

You're looking for 6 letters.
Close enough in meaning: elbow.
Starts with 'E', ends with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ELBOWS

6 Across: "38. Bog down"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You're looking for 4 letters.
'muck' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MIRE

7 Across: "31. Hoppy brews, for short"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'S'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IPAS

8 Across: "73. Org. checking carry-on bags"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'A'.
You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TSA

9 Across: "69. List, as in a reference"

Hints:

First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'E'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: C__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

CITE

10 Across: "30. Contribute something more"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADD

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	7. Some gofers
2 Down	10. Give the thumbs-up
3 Down	34. Meyers of late night
4 Down	8. Handbag fashion label from Madrid
5 Down	60. One of 26 in a marathon
6 Down	35. Clutter
7 Down	36. Rare four-award achievement in entertainment, for short
8 Down	45. Dominate, in sports slang
9 Down	27. Barely visible, as light from a star
10 Down	56. Book made obsolescent by GPS

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "7. Some gofers"

Hints:

Starts with 'E', ends with 'S'.
This one runs 10 letters long.
Pattern-wise it looks like: E________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERRANDBOYS

2 Down: "10. Give the thumbs-up"

Hints:

Think of it this way — an endorsement.
Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OKAY

3 Down: "34. Meyers of late night"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Starts with 'S', ends with 'H'.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SETH

4 Down: "8. Handbag fashion label from Madrid"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'E'.
You're looking for 5 letters.
Blank it out and you get: L___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOEWE

5 Down: "60. One of 26 in a marathon"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: knot.
Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.
You're looking for 4 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MILE

6 Down: "35. Clutter"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
'batch' points in the same direction.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MESS

7 Down: "36. Rare four-award achievement in entertainment, for short"

Hints:

You're looking for 4 letters.
Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'T'.
Blank it out and you get: E__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

EGOT

8 Down: "45. Dominate, in sports slang"

Hints:

'have' points in the same direction.
Count on 3 letters here.
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OWN

9 Down: "27. Barely visible, as light from a star"

Hints:

'dense' points in the same direction.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIM

10 Down: "56. Book made obsolescent by GPS"

Hints:

'telamon' points in the same direction.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'S'.
It's a 5-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATLAS

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

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:	1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 1 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 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.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 3 June 19, 2026

Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini June 19, 2026 Solutions & Guide

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 19, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, June 19, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	June 19, 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	34. Short cut
2 Across	22. Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film
3 Across	35. "___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song)
4 Across	20. Dish often served with tartar sauce, informally
5 Across	19. Reacted to capturing a championship, perhaps
6 Across	18. Staff
7 Across	54. "That sounds brave ... but very stupid!"
8 Across	1. Cut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue
9 Across	53. Spot for a flask
10 Across	60. Chinese revolutionary Sun ___

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: "34. Short cut"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'B'
Another word like this: cork

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOB

2 Across: "22. Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHARK

3 Across: "35. "___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: B__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

BEIN

4 Across: "20. Dish often served with tartar sauce, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

FISHNCHIPS

5 Across: "19. Reacted to capturing a championship, perhaps"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: W__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

WEPT

6 Across: "18. Staff"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROD

7 Across: "54. "That sounds brave ... but very stupid!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 11 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: D_________O

Answer:

Click to reveal

DONTBEAHERO

8 Across: "1. Cut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRITIP

9 Across: "53. Spot for a flask"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAB

10 Across: "60. Chinese revolutionary Sun ___"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: Y____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

YATSEN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	9. Admitted fault
2 Down	21. Conned
3 Down	31. Awards season announcement, for short
4 Down	1. Spring event
5 Down	11. Mentions one's ring size, maybe
6 Down	26. Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground?
7 Down	12. They're hot, until they're not
8 Down	30. Instrument usually pitched in C
9 Down	10. Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature
10 Down	51. Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "9. Admitted fault"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: A_____W

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATECROW

2 Down: "21. Conned"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

HAD

3 Down: "31. Awards season announcement, for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOM

4 Down: "1. Spring event"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: T__W

Answer:

Click to reveal

THAW

5 Down: "11. Mentions one's ring size, maybe"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: D________T

Answer:

Click to reveal

DROPSAHINT

6 Down: "26. Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: A________C

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACROPHOBIC

7 Down: "12. They're hot, until they're not"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: F__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

FADS

8 Down: "30. Instrument usually pitched in C"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OBOE

9 Down: "10. Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: P________A

Answer:

Click to reveal

PERIPETEIA

10 Down: "51. Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OREE

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:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 3?

No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 3?

Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Friday, November 1, 2024

No 27386, Thu Oct 31, 2024 NYT by Sarah Sinclair and Paolo Pasco

Across Clues :

1. Go downhill fast, maybe, 5. Instigate, 11. Little while, 14. Adjective often paired with "hearty", 15. The "boy" in the Broadway lyric "Never before has a boy wanted more!", 16. Cruise through, 17. "Duh!," in textspeak, 18. Noted convention center?, 19. "Moo, ___, La La La!" (children's book), 20. June observance, 22. Pastry whose dough is used in making pigs in a blanket, 24. Common situations in time travel narratives, 26. The emperor Caligula wanted to name his a consul, in legend, 27. Lowercase "n" lookalike, 28. Its cups aren't supposed to runneth over, 29. Singer Lewis, 30. Last word in the full title of Cervantes's most famous novel, 33. Pigeonry, 34. Halloween-themed hit, with a hint to four squares in this puzzle, 36. What the puck is going on?, 37. " … have it your way, then", 38. BeBe's sister, in a gospel duo, 39. Something "dead" in a haunted corn maze?, 40. ___ powder (manicure type), 43. It comes from the heart, 45. Summer drink made from the fruits of two tropical trees, 48. Graphic showing the status of a download, say, 50. Like Polish, but not polish, 51. Lionizing lines, 52. General during the Clone Wars, 54. "Last Christmas" pop duo, 55. Marble count for each side in Chinese checkers, 56. Opposite of a jumbo shake?, 57. Prefix with trust or rust, 58. Sounds of hesitation, 59. Recorded, in a way, 60. Throw hard, in modern slang

Down Clues :

1. Quaint store, 2. Maze runner, 3. "Mistress of the Dark" in a 1988 film, 4. "Othello" role, 5. Sound sounds, 6. Encouragement to a flamenco performer, 7. Cut finely, 8. Civil rights leader Medgar, 9. Campbell of horror film fame, 10. Just terrible, in slang, 11. One of the original five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 12. "Yes, that's abundantly clear", 13. Source of refreshments on a train to London, 21. Financial institution with A.T.M.s known as "Green Machines", 23. Fellow presenter, 25. Art knife brand, 30. Paintings in the "Water Lilies" series, e.g., 31. Dating app for queer women, 32. Elizabeth of cosmetics, 33. Openness, 34. Certain edible seedlings, 35. Khan tract?, 36. Keep in stock, say, 38. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" author, 40. "Apollo and ___" (Bernini masterpiece), 41. Kick around some concepts, 42. Aspiring driver's need, 44. Invite for, 45. Painter whose "Olympia" caused controversy for its depiction of a sex worker, 46. Result of burning sage, 47. "Not happening!", 49. 2016 election nickname, 53. Catchy song

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 31, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Go downhill fast, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SLED

Possible Answer : sledge, sled, sleigh

The clue is 5. Instigate. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FOMENT

Possible Answer : stir_up, foment, agitate

The clue is 11. Little while. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BIT

Possible Answer : turn, spot, minute, second, burn, bit, chip, sting, fleck, morsel, scrap, flake, routine, act, bite, prick, piece, snatch, mo, number, seize_with_teeth, moment

The clue is 14. Adjective often paired with "hearty". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HALE

Possible Answer : hale, Nathan_Hale, cart, force, haul, coerce, squeeze, whole, Edward_Everett_Hale, George_Ellery_Hale, pressure, drag, Hale

The clue is 15. The "boy" in the Broadway lyric "Never before has a boy wanted more!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OLIVER

Possible Answer : King_Oliver, Joseph_Oliver, Oliver

The clue is 16. Cruise through. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ACE

Possible Answer : maven, ACE, unity, virtuoso, sweep_through, angiotensin_converting_enzyme, superstar, wizard, sensation, crack, adept, whiz, super, Allied_Command_Europe, pass_with_flying_colors, nail, hotshot, genius, angiotensin-converting_enzyme, whizz, top-notch, I, champion, 1, one, single, wiz, mavin, ace, tops, tiptop, breeze_through, first-rate, sail_through, topnotch, star, A-one

The clue is 17. "Duh!," in textspeak. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OBVS

The clue is 18. Noted convention center?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: GENEVA

Possible Answer : Geneva, Geneve, Holland_gin, Genf, Hollands, geneva

The clue is 19. "Moo, ___, La La La!" (children's book). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BAA

Possible Answer : blat, baa, blate, bleat

The clue is 20. June observance. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PRIDEMONTH

The clue is 22. Pastry whose dough is used in making pigs in a blanket. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

The answer: CRESCENTROLL

The clue is 24. Common situations in time travel narratives. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PARADOXES

Possible Answer : paradox

The clue is 26. The emperor Caligula wanted to name his a consul, in legend. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HORSE

Possible Answer : gymnastic_horse, cavalry, sawhorse, horse_cavalry, Equus_caballus, sawbuck, horse, knight, buck

The clue is 27. Lowercase "n" lookalike. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ETA

Possible Answer : eta, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna, ETA, Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom

The clue is 28. Its cups aren't supposed to runneth over. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BRA

Possible Answer : bandeau, bra, brassiere

The clue is 29. Singer Lewis. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HUEY

The clue is 30. Last word in the full title of Cervantes's most famous novel. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MANCHA

The clue is 33. Pigeonry. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: COTE

Possible Answer : cote

The clue is 34. Halloween-themed hit, with a hint to four squares in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: MONSTERMASH

The clue is 36. What the puck is going on?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RINK

Possible Answer : skating_rink, rink

The clue is 37. " … have it your way, then". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ORDONT

The clue is 38. BeBe's sister, in a gospel duo. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CECE

The clue is 39. Something "dead" in a haunted corn maze?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: END

Possible Answer : destruction, end, cease, finish, stop, final_stage, death, conclusion, closing, last, remnant, ending, goal, oddment, terminate, terminal, close, remainder
Possible Opposite Answer : begin, beginning

The clue is 40. ___ powder (manicure type). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DIP

Possible Answer : sink, dip, dim, cutpurse, pickpocket, angle_of_dip, duck, drop, inclination, plunge, magnetic_dip, free_fall, dunk, magnetic_inclination, souse, fall, douse

The clue is 43. It comes from the heart. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AORTA

Possible Answer : aorta

The clue is 45. Summer drink made from the fruits of two tropical trees. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

The answer: MANGOLEMONADE

The clue is 48. Graphic showing the status of a download, say. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: PROGRESSBAR

The clue is 50. Like Polish, but not polish. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PROPER

Possible Answer : right, proper
Possible Opposite Answer : improper

The clue is 51. Lionizing lines. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ODE

Possible Answer : ode

The clue is 52. General during the Clone Wars. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: KENOBI

The clue is 54. "Last Christmas" pop duo. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: WHAM

Possible Answer : whack, wallop, whop, wham

The clue is 55. Marble count for each side in Chinese checkers. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TEN

Possible Answer : tenner, 10, ten-spot, decade, X, x, ten

The clue is 56. Opposite of a jumbo shake?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TREMOR

Possible Answer : tremor, shudder, microseism, quake, earth_tremor

The clue is 57. Prefix with trust or rust. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANTI

Possible Answer : anti
Possible Opposite Answer : pro

The clue is 58. Sounds of hesitation. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ERS

Possible Answer : atomic_number_68, erbium, Er, emergency_room, ER

The clue is 59. Recorded, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ONTAPE

The clue is 60. Throw hard, in modern slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: YEET

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. Quaint store. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SHOPPE
The clue is 2. Maze runner. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LABRAT
The clue is 3. "Mistress of the Dark" in a 1988 film. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ELVIRA
The clue is 4. "Othello" role. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DESDEMONA
The clue is 5. Sound sounds. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FOGHORNS

Possible Answer: foghorn, fogsignal
The clue is 6. Encouragement to a flamenco performer. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OLE
The clue is 7. Cut finely. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MINCE

Possible Answer: soften, moderate, mince
The clue is 8. Civil rights leader Medgar. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EVERS

Possible Answer: Medgar_Wiley_Evers, Medgar_Evers, Evers
The clue is 9. Campbell of horror film fame. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NEVE

Possible Answer: neve
The clue is 10. Just terrible, in slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TRASH

Possible Answer: tear_apart, applesauce, pan, folderol, Methedrine, scum, rubbish, scrap, shabu, codswallop, trash, glass, methamphetamine, wish-wash, junk, methamphetamine_hydrochloride, chalk, meth, ice, chicken_feed, deoxyephedrine, trumpery, tripe, crank
The clue is 11. One of the original five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BABERUTH
The clue is 12. "Yes, that's abundantly clear". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: ICANSEE
The clue is 13. Source of refreshments on a train to London. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TEATROLLEY
The clue is 21. Financial institution with A.T.M.s known as "Green Machines". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TDBANK
The clue is 23. Fellow presenter. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: COHOST
The clue is 25. Art knife brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: XACTO
The clue is 30. Paintings in the "Water Lilies" series, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MONETS

Possible Answer: Monet, Claude_Monet
The clue is 31. Dating app for queer women. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HER
The clue is 32. Elizabeth of cosmetics. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ARDEN
The clue is 33. Openness. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CANDOR

Possible Answer: candor, candour, fair-mindedness, forthrightness, directness, candidness, frankness, fairness
Possible Opposite Answer : unfairness
The clue is 34. Certain edible seedlings. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: MICROGREENS
The clue is 35. Khan tract?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

The answer: MONGOLEMPIRE
The clue is 36. Keep in stock, say. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: REORDER

Possible Answer: reorder
The clue is 38. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" author. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CAPOTE

Possible Answer: hooded_cloak, capote, hooded_coat
The clue is 40. "Apollo and ___" (Bernini masterpiece). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DAPHNE

Possible Answer: daphne, Daphne
The clue is 41. Kick around some concepts. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IDEATE

Possible Answer: envisage, ideate, conceive_of, imagine
The clue is 42. Aspiring driver's need. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PERMIT

Possible Answer: permit, countenance, tolerate, licence, Trachinotus_falcatus, allow, let, permission, license
Possible Opposite Answer : prevent, disallow, forbid
The clue is 44. Invite for. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ASKTO
The clue is 45. Painter whose "Olympia" caused controversy for its depiction of a sex worker. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MANET

Possible Answer: Edouard_Manet, Manet
The clue is 46. Result of burning sage. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AROMA

Possible Answer: perfume, olfactory_property, scent, odour, aroma, fragrance, odor, smell
The clue is 47. "Not happening!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NOWAY
The clue is 49. 2016 election nickname. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BERN

Possible Answer: capital_of_Switzerland, Bern, Berne
The clue is 53. Catchy song. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BOP

Possible Answer: bonk, bop, bebop, Federal_Bureau_of_Prisons, BoP, whap, sock, bash, whop

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 September 10, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 2 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: "10. Shell in the water"

2 Across: "23. More apt to cut in line, say"

3 Across: "15. Who's that woman in Paris?"

4 Across: "16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis"

5 Across: "33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation"

6 Across: "32. Targets for hawks"

7 Across: "31. Cleared of dust, say"

8 Across: "51. Grou_ of _or_oises?"

9 Across: "38. Horror director Aster"

10 Across: "60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "36. Pitching staff?"

2 Down: "11. Min_sc_le q_antity?"

3 Down: "12. Reposed"

4 Down: "9. Go *clunk*"

5 Down: "4. Despair"

6 Down: "3. Something you might search for in vein?"

7 Down: "53. Completely savage"

8 Down: "24. Incautious"

9 Down: "47. Say again"

10 Down: "1. Winter coat?"

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 2

When does the Trivia Week 2 Mini go live?

How long should Trivia Week 2 take me?

Is Trivia Week 2 free to play?

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 2?

Does Trivia Week 2 get harder as the week goes on?

Monday, September 7, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 07, 2026

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: "61. Ordered (around)"

2 Across: "68. Cut out"

3 Across: "21. Tool for winter fishing"

4 Across: "39. What a hen lays"

5 Across: "7. Jabbers on a plane?"

6 Across: "38. Bog down"

7 Across: "31. Hoppy brews, for short"

8 Across: "73. Org. checking carry-on bags"

9 Across: "69. List, as in a reference"

10 Across: "30. Contribute something more"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "7. Some gofers"

2 Down: "10. Give the thumbs-up"

3 Down: "34. Meyers of late night"

4 Down: "8. Handbag fashion label from Madrid"

5 Down: "60. One of 26 in a marathon"

6 Down: "35. Clutter"

7 Down: "36. Rare four-award achievement in entertainment, for short"

8 Down: "45. Dominate, in sports slang"

9 Down: "27. Barely visible, as light from a star"

10 Down: "56. Book made obsolescent by GPS"

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

4 Down: "9. Go clunk"