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Saturday, October 12, 2024

2410 Sat Oct 12, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. "It can't be!", 16. Blissful stretch, 17. "Nobody can do this alone", 18. Put down, 19. Make an example of, 20. First name in classic horror films, 21. Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore, 22. ___ Thai (Vietnamese fruit cocktail), 23. Set against?, 25. Letters on old kopecks, 27. "Well, I'll be darned!", 29. Word before "tip" or after "top", 30. Chickpea, e.g., 31. Liszt's "Transcendental ___", 35. "Is it just me …?", 37. Direct flight?, 38. Boil down, 39. Lubricants used in oil drilling, 40. Zest for life: Abbr., 41. Lofty passages, 43. Future D.O.'s exam, 44. Disgruntled grunts, 46. Legal V.I.P.s, 47. Invite qualifier, for short, 48. Good point, 49. What flashers do, 51. Takes for a ride, 54. Unable to make progress, say, 57. Verbally backpedaling, 58. "See?"


Down Clues :

1. See 51-Down, 2. Ice planet in "The Empire Strikes Back", 3. Like Mount Terror and Mount Terra Nova, 4. Ally, 5. Co-creator and co-star of Netflix's "The Upshaws", 6. Had a side convo on Zoom, e.g., 7. Approaches, briefly, 8. Took in a bad way, 9. Displayed, 10. Narrow peninsula, 11. Insectoid moon dwellers in H.G. Wells's "The First Men in the Moon", 12. Texter's "off-line", 13. Polish roll, 14. Corporate figures, 15. Blissful patch, 22. Pair of accessories?, 24. Un color on El Salvador's flag, 25. Lake ___, body of water spanning four African countries, 26. Made it, 27. L.A. museum, with "the", 28. Takes to heart, 30. Doesn't breathe easy, 32. Find, 33. Grammy-winning singer who has recorded in several fictional languages, 34. No longer being drafted, say, 36. Satisfy a midday craving, 37. Is persuaded of, 39. Anna ___, first Italian to win an acting Oscar, 42. Mars, e.g., 43. Melodramatic cry of appreciation, 44. Character played by Kieron Moore in "David and Bathsheba" (1951), 45. Can't not, informally, 47. Donnybrook, 48. "Just made it!", 50. Online home services marketplace, 51. Plural form of 1-Down, in dialect, 52. Mountain biking move akin to a front wheelie, 53. Calif. school less than an hour's ride from Tijuana, 55. Little warbler, 56. Lead follower: Abbr.

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 12, 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. "It can't be!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: THATSIMPOSSIBLE


  • The clue is 16. Blissful stretch. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: HONEYMOONPERIOD


  • The clue is 17. "Nobody can do this alone". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: ITTAKESAVILLAGE


  • The clue is 18. Put down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHAMED

    Possible Answer : disgrace, simulate, shamefaced, shame, feign, shamed, sham, attaint, affect, dissemble, discredited, hangdog, dishonored, dishonour, disgraced, assume, guilty, pretend, dishonor

    Possible Opposite Answer : honor


  • The clue is 19. Make an example of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CITE

    Possible Answer : citation, acknowledgment, reference, bring_up, abduce, cite, summon, name, advert, summons, quotation, credit, mention, refer, adduce, quote


  • The clue is 20. First name in classic horror films. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LON


  • The clue is 21. Brother of Lech and Czech in Slavic lore. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUS

    Possible Answer : ruthenium, Ru, Rus, atomic_number_44


  • The clue is 22. ___ Thai (Vietnamese fruit cocktail). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHE


  • The clue is 23. Set against?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAYS

    Possible Answer : nay

    Possible Opposite Answer : yea


  • The clue is 25. Letters on old kopecks. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CCCP


  • The clue is 27. "Well, I'll be darned!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GEEWHIZ


  • The clue is 29. Word before "tip" or after "top". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAT

    Possible Answer : chapeau, hat, lid


  • The clue is 30. Chickpea, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEED

    Possible Answer : seminal_fluid, germ, source, sow, ejaculate, semen, seeded_player, seed, cum, come


  • The clue is 31. Liszt's "Transcendental ___". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETUDES

    Possible Answer : etude


  • The clue is 35. "Is it just me …?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMINUTS


  • The clue is 37. Direct flight?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEELINE

    Possible Answer : beeline


  • The clue is 38. Boil down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DECOCT

    Possible Answer : decoct, reduce, concentrate, boil_down


  • The clue is 39. Lubricants used in oil drilling. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MUDS

    Possible Answer : muck_up, muck, mire, mud, clay


  • The clue is 40. Zest for life: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SYN


  • The clue is 41. Lofty passages. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SKYWAYS

    Possible Answer : airway, flight_path, air_lane, skyway


  • The clue is 43. Future D.O.'s exam. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MCAT


  • The clue is 44. Disgruntled grunts. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UGHS


  • The clue is 46. Legal V.I.P.s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGS

    Possible Answer : Ag, silver, atomic_number_47


  • The clue is 47. Invite qualifier, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BYO


  • The clue is 48. Good point. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PRO

    Possible Answer : pro, professional

    Possible Opposite Answer : con, anti, amateur


  • The clue is 49. What flashers do. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WARN

    Possible Answer : monish, warn, discourage, admonish


  • The clue is 51. Takes for a ride. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DRIVES

    Possible Answer : driving_force, driveway, cause, ride, parkway, repel, aim, movement, push_back, take, get, beat_back, thrust, labour, private_road, crusade, push, drive, driving, labor, force_back, tug, force, motor, ram, repulse, campaign, effort

    Possible Opposite Answer : attract


  • The clue is 54. Unable to make progress, say. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: HITTINGADEADEND


  • The clue is 57. Verbally backpedaling. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: EATINGONESWORDS


  • The clue is 58. "See?". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: WHATDIDITELLYOU


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. See 51-Down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THIS

  • The clue is 2. Ice planet in "The Empire Strikes Back". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOTH

    Possible Answer: Hodur, Hoder, Hothr, Hodr, Hoth

  • The clue is 3. Like Mount Terror and Mount Terra Nova. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANTARCTIC

    Possible Answer: Antarctic, south-polar, South_Frigid_Zone, Antarctic_Zone

  • The clue is 4. Ally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEAMUP

  • The clue is 5. Co-creator and co-star of Netflix's "The Upshaws". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SYKES

  • The clue is 6. Had a side convo on Zoom, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMED

  • The clue is 7. Approaches, briefly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOS

    Possible Answer: molybdenum, moment, second, mo, bit, MO, Mo, Show_Me_State, minute, atomic_number_42, Missouri

  • The clue is 8. Took in a bad way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POACHED

    Possible Answer: poach, stewed, poached, boiled

  • The clue is 9. Displayed. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONVIEW

  • The clue is 10. Narrow peninsula. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPIT

    Possible Answer: expectoration, tongue, spue, pitter-patter, saliva, spitting, spit, ptyalize, spatter, sprinkle, skewer, spit_out, spew, spittle, patter, ptyalise

  • The clue is 11. Insectoid moon dwellers in H.G. Wells's "The First Men in the Moon". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SELENITES

  • The clue is 12. Texter's "off-line". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IRL

  • The clue is 13. Polish roll. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIALY

    Possible Answer: bialystoker, bialy

  • The clue is 14. Corporate figures. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOGOS

    Possible Answer: logotype, logo, Logos, Son, Word

  • The clue is 15. Blissful patch. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDEN

    Possible Answer: Garden_of_Eden, heaven, paradise, promised_land, Shangri-la, nirvana, Eden

  • The clue is 22. Pair of accessories?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CEES

  • The clue is 24. Un color on El Salvador's flag. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AZUL

  • The clue is 25. Lake ___, body of water spanning four African countries. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHAD

    Possible Answer: Chadic, Republic_of_Chad, Chadic_language, Chad, Lake_Chad, chad, Tchad

  • The clue is 26. Made it. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAME

    Possible Answer: fare, amount, make_out, derive, come_up, get, get_along, come_in, come, add_up, do, occur, issue_forth, descend, hail, follow, number, total, arrive, fall

    Possible Opposite Answer : go, leave

  • The clue is 27. L.A. museum, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GETTY

  • The clue is 28. Takes to heart. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEEDS

    Possible Answer: regard, listen, heed, attentiveness, mind, paying_attention

    Possible Opposite Answer : inattentiveness

  • The clue is 30. Doesn't breathe easy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SUCKSWIND

  • The clue is 32. Find. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DISCOVERY

    Possible Answer: breakthrough, discovery, find, uncovering

  • The clue is 33. Grammy-winning singer who has recorded in several fictional languages. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENYA

  • The clue is 34. No longer being drafted, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SENT

    Possible Answer: send, beam, charge, ship, sent, transmit, institutionalise, post, institutionalize, send_off, send_out, commit, direct, transport, station, place, broadcast, get_off, air, mail

    Possible Opposite Answer : unsent

  • The clue is 36. Satisfy a midday craving. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOSH

    Possible Answer: nosh, snack

  • The clue is 37. Is persuaded of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BUYS

    Possible Answer: bribe, buy, purchase, grease_one's_palms, steal, corrupt, bargain

    Possible Opposite Answer : sell

  • The clue is 39. Anna ___, first Italian to win an acting Oscar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAGNANI

  • The clue is 42. Mars, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WARGOD

  • The clue is 43. Melodramatic cry of appreciation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MYIDOL

  • The clue is 44. Character played by Kieron Moore in "David and Bathsheba" (1951). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: URIAH

    Possible Answer: Uriah

  • The clue is 45. Can't not, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GOTTA

  • The clue is 47. Donnybrook. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BRAWL

    Possible Answer: do, bash, brawl, free-for-all, wrangle

  • The clue is 48. "Just made it!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHEW

  • The clue is 50. Online home services marketplace. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANGI

  • The clue is 51. Plural form of 1-Down, in dialect. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DESE

  • The clue is 52. Mountain biking move akin to a front wheelie. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENDO

  • The clue is 53. Calif. school less than an hour's ride from Tijuana. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SDSU

  • The clue is 55. Little warbler. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIT

    Possible Answer: boob, titmouse, teat, titty, pap, bosom, tit, mamilla, nipple, knocker, breast, mammilla

  • The clue is 56. Lead follower: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DET

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 March 05, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 March 05, 2026 - Hints & 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

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for March 05, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, March 05, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date March 05, 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

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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 73. With 58-Down, "Bugonia" actress
2 Across 69. Prefix with -logue
3 Across 35. Bring shame upon
4 Across 55. Puma's pad?
5 Across 20. Boarding pass info
6 Across 42. Estrange
7 Across 66. With 68-Across, long-shot candidates ... or a hint to six squares in this puzzle
8 Across 26. Rang out
9 Across 49. Golf gimme
10 Across 6. "Baby ___" (2008 comedy)

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: "73. With 58-Down, "Bugonia" actress"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EMMA

2 Across: "69. Prefix with -logue"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EPI

3 Across: "35. Bring shame upon"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: D______R

Answer:

Click to reveal DISHONOR

4 Across: "55. Puma's pad?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I____E

Answer:

Click to reveal INSOLE

5 Across: "20. Boarding pass info"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
  • Another word like this: quarrel

Answer:

Click to reveal ROW

6 Across: "42. Estrange"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A______E

Answer:

Click to reveal ALIENATE

7 Across: "66. With 68-Across, long-shot candidates ... or a hint to six squares in this puzzle"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: D__K

Answer:

Click to reveal DARK

8 Across: "26. Rang out"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: P____D

Answer:

Click to reveal PEALED

9 Across: "49. Golf gimme"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T___N

Answer:

Click to reveal TAPIN

10 Across: "6. "Baby ___" (2008 comedy)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M__A

Answer:

Click to reveal MAMA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 56. Serve, as soup
2 Down 1. This might be ground-breaking
3 Down 50. "Deadwood" actor McShane
4 Down 8. Stuff that's slung
5 Down 58. See 73-Across
6 Down 53. Spots where pins are dropped?
7 Down 48. Leif, to Eric the Red
8 Down 5. Choreograph
9 Down 64. Enemy of Wonder Woman
10 Down 39. Org. often concerned with fund-raising

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "56. Serve, as soup"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L___E

Answer:

Click to reveal LADLE

2 Down: "1. This might be ground-breaking"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: S____L

Answer:

Click to reveal SHOVEL

3 Down: "50. "Deadwood" actor McShane"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IAN

4 Down: "8. Stuff that's slung"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'D'
  • Another word like this: mire

Answer:

Click to reveal MUD

5 Down: "58. See 73-Across"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S___E

Answer:

Click to reveal STONE

6 Down: "53. Spots where pins are dropped?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S

Answer:

Click to reveal ALLEYS

7 Down: "48. Leif, to Eric the Red"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Another word like this: Logos

Answer:

Click to reveal SON

8 Down: "5. Choreograph"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 11 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: O_________E

Answer:

Click to reveal ORCHESTRATE

9 Down: "64. Enemy of Wonder Woman"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ARES

10 Down: "39. Org. often concerned with fund-raising"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal PTA

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. 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

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?

The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 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 1?

No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?

Good Trivia Week 1 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 1?

Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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Date: Friday, October 16, 2020

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 70 (29 Across, 41 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.4 letters

October 16, 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

NYT Friday Crossword Across Clues - October 16, 2020 Solutions

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Graduation props? 6
2A 7. Where gowns are worn, for short 3
3A 10. Eponymous Dutch town 4
4A 14. One of a tribe of mythical warriors 6
5A 15. Showboaty home run celebrations 8
6A 17. The People's Princess, to the people 6
7A 18. Statement of readiness 8
8A 19. "Win some, lose some" 14
9A 21. Singer Bareilles 4
10A 22. Key chain? 5
11A 23. It's not merely a yen 4
12A 26. Actor in "The Office" and "The Hangover" 7
13A 31. Mentally exhilarating experience 8
14A 35. Seconds, say 4
15A 36. "It's nobody's fault" 15
16A 40. Inits. at the top of some brackets 4
17A 41. Conclusive proof provider 8
18A 42. Enormous in proportion 7
19A 46. Place to buy and sell online 4
20A 47. Jazz fan, presumably 5
21A 49. Cheek or lip 4
22A 53. "Called it!" 14
23A 58. Bygone mode of transportation 8
24A 59. Defector, perhaps 6
25A 60. What keywords are used for 8
26A 61. Starter follower 6
27A 62. Big ___ (40-Across conference) 4
28A 63. Number often seen before a plus sign 3
29A 64. Repudiate 6

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Graduation props?"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  • Words that mean the same thing: honour, laurels, respect
  • The opposite would be: dishonor, disrespect
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HONORS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "7. Where gowns are worn, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a state in northwestern united states on the pacific
  • Words that mean the same thing: operating room, operating theater, operating theatre
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ORS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "10. Eponymous Dutch town"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that mild yellow dutch cheese made in balls encased in a red covering
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EDAM

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "14. One of a tribe of mythical warriors"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a large strong and aggressive woman
  • Words that mean the same thing: virago, Amazon River
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: AMAZON

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "15. Showboaty home run celebrations"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BATFLIPS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "17. The People's Princess, to the people"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LADYDI

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "18. Statement of readiness"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: IMALLSET

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "19. "Win some, lose some""

Quick Info: This answer has 14 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: THEMSTHEBREAKS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "21. Singer Bareilles"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SARA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "22. Key chain?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a small island
  • Words that mean the same thing: isle, islet
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ISLES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "23. It's not merely a yen"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a condition requiring relief
  • Words that mean the same thing: pauperism, call for, postulate
  • The opposite would be: obviate
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: NEED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "26. Actor in "The Office" and "The Hangover""

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EDHELMS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "31. Mentally exhilarating experience"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HEADTRIP

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "35. Seconds, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that english statesman who opposed henry viii's divorce from catherine of aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of utopia, the ideal state
  • Words that mean the same thing: Thomas More, Sir Thomas More, to a greater extent
  • The opposite would be: fewer, less
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MORE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "36. "It's nobody's fault""

Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ACCIDENTSHAPPEN

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "40. Inits. at the top of some brackets"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: NCAA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "41. Conclusive proof provider"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ACIDTEST

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "42. Enormous in proportion"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
  • Words that mean the same thing: seismal
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SEISMIC

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "46. Place to buy and sell online"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ETSY

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "47. Jazz fan, presumably"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: UTAHN

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "49. Cheek or lip"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an impudent or insolent rejoinder
  • Words that mean the same thing: back talk, sassing, Special Air Service
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SASS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "53. "Called it!""

Quick Info: This answer has 14 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: JUSTASITHOUGHT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "58. Bygone mode of transportation"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that german inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, Graf Zeppelin
  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ZEPPELIN

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "59. Defector, perhaps"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that someone who leaves one country to settle in another
  • Words that mean the same thing: emigree, emigrant, outgoer
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EMIGRE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "60. What keywords are used for"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the activity of converting data or information into code
  • Words that mean the same thing: encryption, encode
  • The opposite would be: decode
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ENCODING

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "61. Starter follower"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the principal dish of a meal
  • Words that mean the same thing: main course, entranceway, entry
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ENTREE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "62. Big ___ (40-Across conference)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
  • Words that mean the same thing: due east, E, eastern United States
  • The opposite would be: west
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EAST

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "63. Number often seen before a plus sign"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that how long something has existed
  • Words that mean the same thing: long time, years, geezerhood
  • The opposite would be: rejuvenate
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: AGE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "64. Repudiate"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
  • Words that mean the same thing: repudiate, disinherit, renounce
  • The opposite would be: bequeath
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DISOWN

    Great job if you got it right!

Solve the Down: NYT Friday Puzzle October 16, 2020

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Shuts down 5
2D 2. City in which Malcolm X was born 5
3D 3. Former presidential candidate who wrote "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!" 5
4D 4. The "king of kings," per a famous sonnet 10
5D 5. Nuclear fuel containers 4
6D 6. Huff 4
7D 7. Most valuable player awards? 5
8D 8. Go on tangent after tangent 6
9D 9. Didn't merely peek 6
10D 10. "We All Love ___: Celebrating the First Lady of Song" (2007 tribute) 4
11D 11. Plate, e.g. 4
12D 12. Brutes 4
13D 13. Winter hrs. in Yellowstone 3
14D 16. Peach part 5
15D 20. Used as a lair 5
16D 24. A few minutes after your Lyft arrives, say 3
17D 25. What can come before long 3
18D 27. Incompetent execs 10
19D 28. Easy pace 4
20D 29. G.I. rations, for short 4
21D 30. Text message status 4
22D 31. Prince in "Frozen" 4
23D 32. Latin "Lo!" 4
24D 33. Smoothie bar stock 4
25D 34. Group electing officers in Sept., maybe 3
26D 37. Whiff 5
27D 38. Sellout 3
28D 39. "Remove ___" (in-app come-on) 3
29D 43. Zoom call status 5
30D 44. Lago di Como locale 6
31D 45. Door or window frame 6
32D 48. Depend (on) 5
33D 50. Belligerent, in British slang 5
34D 51. Cousin of a mole 5
35D 52. Dutch painter Jan 5
36D 53. Actress Malone of the "Hunger Games" films 4
37D 54. Supermarket IDs 4
38D 55. Word before check ... or a pattern alternative to a check 4
39D 56. Opposite of disregard 4
40D 57. Hilton competitor 4
41D 58. Half of a jazz duo 3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. Shuts down"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the state of inactivity following an interruption
  • Words that mean the same thing: stoppage, stanch, arrest
  • The opposite would be: start
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HALTS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. City in which Malcolm X was born"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a member of the siouan people formerly living in the missouri river valley in northeastern nebraska
  • Words that mean the same thing: Maha
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OMAHA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Former presidential candidate who wrote "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!""

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: NADER

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. The "king of kings," per a famous sonnet"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: __________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OZYMANDIAS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Nuclear fuel containers"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  • Words that mean the same thing: perch, retinal rod, rod cell
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: RODS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Huff"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a state of agitated irritation
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SNIT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Most valuable player awards?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OBIES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Go on tangent after tangent"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an aimless amble on a winding course
  • Words that mean the same thing: roll, vagabond, meander
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: RAMBLE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Didn't merely peek"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that look at with fixed eyes
  • Words that mean the same thing: star, gaze, asterisk
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: STARED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. "We All Love ___: Celebrating the First Lady of Song" (2007 tribute)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about music.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ELLA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Plate, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
  • Words that mean the same thing: saucer, platter, magnetic disk
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DISK

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Brutes"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  • Words that mean the same thing: ape, aper, imitator
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: APES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Winter hrs. in Yellowstone"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that standard time in the 7th time zone west of greenwich, reckoned at the 105th meridian west; used in the mountain states of the united states
  • Words that mean the same thing: Mountain Time, Mountain Standard Time
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MST

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "16. Peach part"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
  • Words that mean the same thing: soma, shape, chassis
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: FLESH

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "20. Used as a lair"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HIDIN

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "24. A few minutes after your Lyft arrives, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives
  • Words that mean the same thing: explosive trace detection
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ETD

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "25. What can come before long"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ERE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "27. Incompetent execs"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: __________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EMPTYSUITS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "28. Easy pace"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a slow pace of running
  • Words that mean the same thing: canter, trot, jog
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LOPE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "29. G.I. rations, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MRES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "30. Text message status"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that 100 senti equal 1 kroon in estonia
  • Words that mean the same thing: send out, mail, get off
  • The opposite would be: unsent
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SENT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "31. Prince in "Frozen""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that imperial dynasty that ruled china (most of the time from 206 bc to ad 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of chinese civilization
  • Words that mean the same thing: Han, Han dynasty
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HANS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "32. Latin "Lo!""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ECCE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "33. Smoothie bar stock"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ACAI

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "34. Group electing officers in Sept., maybe"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: PTA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "37. Whiff"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  • Words that mean the same thing: smell, fragrance, odor
  • The opposite would be: deodorize, deodourise
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SCENT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "38. Sellout"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
  • Words that mean the same thing: gain, run into, arrive at
  • The opposite would be: miss
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HIT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "39. "Remove ___" (in-app come-on)"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a public promotion of some product or service
  • Words that mean the same thing: advertizing, advertizement, advertisement
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ADS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "43. Zoom call status"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  • Words that mean the same thing: damp, mute, dampen
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MUTED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "44. Lago di Como locale"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a republic in southern europe on the italian peninsula; was the core of the roman republic and the roman empire between the 4th century bc and the 5th century ad
  • Words that mean the same thing: Italy, Italian Republic
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ITALIA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "45. Door or window frame"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the housing or outer covering of something
  • Words that mean the same thing: shell, case, incase
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CASING

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "48. Depend (on)"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
  • Words that mean the same thing: flexible joint
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HINGE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "50. Belligerent, in British slang"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that (informal british usage) aggravation or aggression
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: AGGRO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "51. Cousin of a mole"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
  • Words that mean the same thing: shrewmouse, termagant
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SHREW

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "52. Dutch painter Jan"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that dutch genre painter (1626-1679)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Jan Steen
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: STEEN

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "53. Actress Malone of the "Hunger Games" films"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the battle in 1806 in which napoleon decisively defeated the prussians
  • Words that mean the same thing: Battle of Jena
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: JENA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "54. Supermarket IDs"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: UPCS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 38 Down: "55. Word before check ... or a pattern alternative to a check"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a point located with respect to surface features of some region
  • Words that mean the same thing: spotlight, maculation, make out
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SPOT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 39 Down: "56. Opposite of disregard"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
  • Words that mean the same thing: listen, mind, regard
  • The opposite would be: inattentiveness
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HEED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 40 Down: "57. Hilton competitor"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OMNI

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 41 Down: "58. Half of a jazz duo"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the 26th letter of the roman alphabet
  • Words that mean the same thing: Z, z, izzard
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ZEE

    Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category Number of Clues Percentage
General Knowledge 50 71.4%
Short Answer 8 11.4%
Celebrity/Entertainment 4 5.7%
Abbreviation 2 2.9%
History 2 2.9%
Geography 2 2.9%
Sports 1 1.4%
Music 1 1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric Value
Across Clues 29
Down Clues 41
Total Clues 70
Average Answer Length 5.4 letters
Shortest Answer 3 letters
Longest Answer 15 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

  • Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
  • Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
  • When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
  • Today is Friday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
  • Most clues today are about general knowledge
  • The average word today has about 5 letters
  • Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
  • Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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Last Updated: September 21, 2025 at 09:38 PM

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