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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 17, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Mini Crossword NYT September 17, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 1 Minutes

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 September 17, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 17, 2025
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 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	49. Pressing
2 Across	17. Olympian Strug
3 Across	74. Like a smart aleck
4 Across	24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine
5 Across	15. Some garage jobs
6 Across	5. Ditto, in footnotes
7 Across	29. Awakening
8 Across	20. Elder brother of Moses
9 Across	22. Perfectly pitched?
10 Across	73. Really loving

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: "49. Pressing"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: D__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIRE

2 Across: "17. Olympian Strug"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: K___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

KERRI

3 Across: "74. Like a smart aleck"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: S___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

SASSY

4 Across: "24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: B__K

Answer:

Click to reveal

BONK

5 Across: "15. Some garage jobs"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

LUBES

6 Across: "5. Ditto, in footnotes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: I__M

Answer:

Click to reveal

IDEM

7 Across: "29. Awakening"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: A_____L

Answer:

Click to reveal

AROUSAL

8 Across: "20. Elder brother of Moses"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AARON

9 Across: "22. Perfectly pitched?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOHIT

10 Across: "73. Really loving"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

INTO

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton"
2 Down	68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief
3 Down	54. Screwballs
4 Down	39. Body of policy advisers
5 Down	31. Enjoy
6 Down	40. Take home
7 Down	10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes
8 Down	16. Go over lightly
9 Down	9. Rocksteady precursor
10 Down	43. Like some short tennis matches

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: A__I

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACTI

2 Down: "68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

RAY

3 Down: "54. Screwballs"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

KOOKS

4 Down: "39. Body of policy advisers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: T_______K

Answer:

Click to reveal

THINKTANK

5 Down: "31. Enjoy"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: L__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LIKE

6 Down: "40. Take home"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EARN

7 Down: "10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEABAGS

8 Down: "16. Go over lightly"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: S__M

Answer:

Click to reveal

SKIM

9 Down: "9. Rocksteady precursor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SKA

10 Down: "43. Like some short tennis matches"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with '2' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: 2__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

2SET

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

The letter E is the most common in English
Words ending in S are often plurals
If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes	Learning	You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 58 seconds
Difficulty:	Easy

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the 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?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 January 29, 2026 - Solved

Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini January 29, 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 January 29, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, January 29, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	January 29, 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	41. Base x height, for a parallelogram
2 Across	62. Lowlands
3 Across	60. ___-golf
4 Across	66. Five train in Brooklyn
5 Across	16. Oft-disparaged family member
6 Across	50. 7-Elevens, e.g.
7 Across	64. God of war
8 Across	42. Sound made with a wince
9 Across	43. Extending brim
10 Across	14. First lady's partner

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: "41. Base x height, for a parallelogram"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AREA

2 Across: "62. Lowlands"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

DALES

3 Across: "60. ___-golf"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: M__I

Answer:

Click to reveal

MINI

4 Across: "66. Five train in Brooklyn"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: N__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

NETS

5 Across: "16. Oft-disparaged family member"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: I___W

Answer:

Click to reveal

INLAW

6 Across: "50. 7-Elevens, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: M___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

MARTS

7 Across: "64. God of war"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARES

8 Across: "42. Sound made with a wince"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OOF

9 Across: "43. Extending brim"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'V' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: V___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

VISOR

10 Across: "14. First lady's partner"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADAM

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	6. Pithy truths
2 Down	36. Common day to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers: Abbr.
3 Down	39. Break down in tears
4 Down	54. Bamako's land
5 Down	11. Mining waste
6 Down	51. Like the Vietnamese language
7 Down	45. Ranger's domain
8 Down	21. ___SmithKline (2000 pharmaceutical merger)
9 Down	57. Major tennis tournament
10 Down	38. ___ beast (dish in Whoville)

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "6. Pithy truths"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADAGES

2 Down: "36. Common day to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'I'
Another word like this: Friday

Answer:

Click to reveal

FRI

3 Down: "39. Break down in tears"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOB

4 Down: "54. Bamako's land"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: M__I

Answer:

Click to reveal

MALI

5 Down: "11. Mining waste"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: S__G

Answer:

Click to reveal

SLAG

6 Down: "51. Like the Vietnamese language"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: T___L

Answer:

Click to reveal

TONAL

7 Down: "45. Ranger's domain"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: F____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

FOREST

8 Down: "21. ___SmithKline (2000 pharmaceutical merger)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: G___O

Answer:

Click to reveal

GLAXO

9 Down: "57. Major tennis tournament"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: O__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPEN

10 Down: "38. ___ beast (dish in Whoville)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: R___T

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROAST

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:	Easy

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 4?

No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Good Trivia Week 4 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 4?

Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Saturday NYT Mini Crossword Answers November 01, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Saturday's NYT Mini Nov 01 - All 10 Across & 10 Down Clues Decoded

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 November 01, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, November 01, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	November 01, 2025
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 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	35. Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth
2 Across	10. Like some on-the-go purchases
3 Across	15. Gift of Athena to Athenians
4 Across	19. "Read Me" readers
5 Across	20. Mandolin accessory
6 Across	38. Materialistic type of the 1980s
7 Across	51. ___ Games (Fortnite company)
8 Across	39. Behind
9 Across	45. Name of eight popes
10 Across	44. Disney-owned channel

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: "35. Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

AGOUTIS

2 Across: "10. Like some on-the-go purchases"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

INAPP

3 Across: "15. Gift of Athena to Athenians"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLIVETREE

4 Across: "19. "Read Me" readers"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: U___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

USERS

5 Across: "20. Mandolin accessory"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: C__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

CAPO

6 Across: "38. Materialistic type of the 1980s"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: Y____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

YUPPIE

7 Across: "51. ___ Games (Fortnite company)"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: E__C

Answer:

Click to reveal

EPIC

8 Across: "39. Behind"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: L__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LATE

9 Across: "45. Name of eight popes"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: U___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

URBAN

10 Across: "44. Disney-owned channel"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESPN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Texter's disclaimer
2 Down	11. "___ am your father" (often-misquoted film line)
3 Down	51. One direction
4 Down	54. Certain fancy attire, for short
5 Down	25. When many take stock, informally?
6 Down	6. Boarding datum, in brief
7 Down	4. One way to enjoy the great outdoors, informally
8 Down	52. Part of a Greek Row, informally
9 Down	3. Wasn't doing well
10 Down	28. Put away some groceries?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "10. Texter's disclaimer"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IMHO

2 Down: "11. "___ am your father" (often-misquoted film line)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOI

3 Down: "51. One direction"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: E__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

EAST

4 Down: "54. Certain fancy attire, for short"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
Another word like this: tuxedo

Answer:

Click to reveal

TUX

5 Down: "25. When many take stock, informally?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: I__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

IPOS

6 Down: "6. Boarding datum, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETD

7 Down: "4. One way to enjoy the great outdoors, informally"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: R____P

Answer:

Click to reveal

RVTRIP

8 Down: "52. Part of a Greek Row, informally"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: F__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

FRAT

9 Down: "3. Wasn't doing well"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AILED

10 Down: "28. Put away some groceries?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: E___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

EATIN

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:	Easy

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the 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?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

Monday, December 30, 2024

27443 Mon Dec 30, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 30, 2024

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

Mon Dec 30, 2024 NY Times

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Brainy. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SMART

Possible Answer : impudent, sassy, hurt, impertinent, smarting, overbold, chic, fresh, saucy, smartness, ache, bright, voguish, wise, smart
Possible Opposite Answer : stupid

The clue is 6. Wacky. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ZANY

Possible Answer : clownish, silly, zany, goof, goofy, whacky, goofball, wacky, twat, cuckoo, clownlike, cockamamy, sappy, goose, buffoonish, bozo, jackass, fathead, cockamamie

The clue is 10. Desktop computer that might run Sonoma or Sequoia. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IMAC

The clue is 14. Choir member. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TENOR

Possible Answer : tenor, tenor_voice, strain

The clue is 15. Writer Wiesel. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ELIE

The clue is 16. Forbidden. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NOGO

The clue is 17. Waiter's imperative after bringing food. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ENJOY

Possible Answer : savour, delight, revel, relish, love, bask, enjoy, savor
Possible Opposite Answer : suffer

The clue is 18. Flower that reflects yellow when held under one's chin. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BUTTERCUP

Possible Answer : butter-flower, butterflower, buttercup, crowfoot, kingcup, goldcup

The clue is 20. It might have a twist or hole. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PLOT

Possible Answer : plot_of_land, plot, patch, diagram, plot_of_ground, secret_plan, game, plat

The clue is 21. What a sleeve covers. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ARM

Possible Answer : weapon, branch, weapon_system, build_up, fortify, limb, gird, sleeve, subdivision, arm
Possible Opposite Answer : disarm

The clue is 22. "Don't worry about me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IMOKAY

The clue is 23. Primitive timer. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HOURGLASS

Possible Answer : hourglass

The clue is 26. Surface for doing exercises. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MAT

Possible Answer : lustrelessness, felt_up, matt-up, entangle, flat, matte_up, Master_of_Arts_in_Teaching, lusterlessness, MAT, mat_up, gym_mat, felt, matt, matting, matte, mat, snarl, flatness, tangle, matted
Possible Opposite Answer : unsnarl, disentangle

The clue is 27. Globes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ORBS

Possible Answer : eyeball, globe, orbit, ball, orb, revolve

The clue is 28. Going out romantically. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ONADATE

The clue is 32. #1 pal. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BESTIE

The clue is 35. Language suffix. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ESE

Possible Answer : ESE, east_southeast

The clue is 36. Father. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SIRE

Possible Answer : father, get, engender, mother, bring_forth, generate, sire, beget, forefather

The clue is 37. Music genre prefix. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALT

Possible Answer : altitude, EL, ALT, elevation

The clue is 38. N.F.L. all-star game. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PROBOWL

The clue is 41. Texter's reaction to a joke. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOL

The clue is 42. Some beers. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALES

Possible Answer : ale

The clue is 44. Bathroom fixture. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TUB

Possible Answer : vat, tub, bathtub, tubful, bath, bathing_tub

The clue is 45. Clinks a glass and gives a speech to. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TOASTS

Possible Answer : toast, drink, pledge, crispen, goner, crisp, wassail, salute

The clue is 47. Indian pastries with savory fillings. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SAMOSAS

Possible Answer : samosa

The clue is 49. Obnoxious person, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TOOL

Possible Answer : instrument, pecker, peter, prick, putz, creature, joyride, puppet, tool, shaft, cock, dick, tool_around

The clue is 50. "All you need is love and a ___" (old saying). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CAT

Possible Answer : cast, cat-o'-nine-tails, honk, guy, Arabian_tea, hombre, throw_up, big_cat, retch, African_tea, vomit, regurgitate, Caterpillar, barf, CAT, sick, regorge, upchuck, disgorge, vomit_up, spew, spue, be_sick, computed_axial_tomography, qat, computerized_tomography, cat, bozo, khat, quat, computed_tomography, kat, true_cat, computerized_axial_tomography, puke, purge, chuck, CT
Possible Opposite Answer : keep_down

The clue is 51. Place for policy wonks. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: THINKTANK

The clue is 56. Huge to-dos. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SCENES

Possible Answer : fit, scenery, panorama, setting, view, vista, prospect, tantrum, conniption, shot, aspect, picture, scene

The clue is 59. "Sounds good!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: YES

Possible Answer : yes
Possible Opposite Answer : no

The clue is 60. Norse god of war and death. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ODIN

Possible Answer : Odin

The clue is 61. Make logical sense ... or what the ends of 18-, 23-, 38- and 51-Across do. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HOLDWATER

The clue is 63. Grammarian's concern. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: USAGE

Possible Answer : use, employment, usage, custom, exercise, utilization, usance, utilisation

The clue is 64. Troubles. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ILLS

Possible Answer : ill, complaint, ailment

The clue is 65. Number of planets before Pluto was demoted. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NINE

Possible Answer : ix, IX, nine, 9, ball_club, club, ennead, baseball_club, nine-spot, niner, Nina_from_Carolina

The clue is 66. Food item that might come with lox. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BAGEL

Possible Answer : beigel, bagel

The clue is 67. El ___, Tex.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PASO

The clue is 68. Exhausted, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DEAD

Possible Answer : beat, all_in, perfectly, numb, drained, bushed, deadened, idle, utterly, utter, absolutely, short, suddenly, abruptly, dead, stagnant
Possible Opposite Answer : live, alive, living

The clue is 69. Put forth, as effort. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EXERT

Possible Answer : exert, maintain, exercise, wield

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Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. Basketball star Curry. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STEPH
The clue is 2. ___ Park, location of Edison's first major laboratory. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MENLO
The clue is 3. Type of pear. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANJOU

Possible Answer: Anjou, anjou
The clue is 4. Plant affliction that's below ground. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ROOTROT
The clue is 5. Attempt. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TRY

Possible Answer: attempt, try_out, adjudicate, try_on, try, endeavour, hear, render, assay, test, prove, effort, examine, stress, endeavor, sample, judge, strain, taste, essay, seek
The clue is 6. Creatures that are actually black with white stripes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ZEBRAS

Possible Answer: zebra
The clue is 7. What grads become. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALUMS

Possible Answer: potash_alum, graduate, grad, ammonia_alum, ammonium_alum, alum, alumnus, potassium_alum, alumna
The clue is 8. Tiny complaint. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NIT

Possible Answer: nit
The clue is 9. Abominable Snowman. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: YETI

Possible Answer: abominable_snowman, yeti
The clue is 10. Advances. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INROADS

Possible Answer: inroad
The clue is 11. Shirley Temple and Virgin Bloody Mary, for two. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MOCKTAILS
The clue is 12. H₂O, in Mexico. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AGUA

Possible Answer: agua_toad, Bufo_marinus, agua
The clue is 13. "I understand you". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: COPY

Possible Answer: copy, written_matter, replicate, imitate, simulate, re-create, transcript
The clue is 19. Character described by Austen as "a heroine whom no one but myself will much like". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EMMA
The clue is 21. Canadian province that's home to the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALBERTA

Possible Answer: Alberta
The clue is 24. Grasp tightly. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: GRIP

Possible Answer: hold, spellbind, grasp, handgrip, bag, fascinate, transfix, traveling_bag, grapple, clutch, clutches, adhesive_friction, travelling_bag, grip, hairgrip, clench, suitcase, traction, bobby_pin, clasp, handle
The clue is 25. Meh. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SOSO
The clue is 29. Units of force. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NEWTONS

Possible Answer: newton, N, Newton, Sir_Isaac_Newton, Isaac_Newton
The clue is 30. Gait faster than a walk but slower than a canter. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TROT

Possible Answer: trot, pony, crib, jog, clip, lope, Trotskyist, Trotskyite, Trot
The clue is 31. Snakelike fish. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EELS

Possible Answer: eel
The clue is 32. Sheep sounds. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BAAS

Possible Answer: baas, blat, blate, baa, bleat
The clue is 33. "Enchanted" girl in a Gail Carson Levine book. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ELLA
The clue is 34. Biomedical building blocks. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STEMCELLS
The clue is 35. Recede, as the tide. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EBB

Possible Answer: ebb_down, ebb_out, reflux, ebbing, ebb, ebb_away, ebb_off, wane
Possible Opposite Answer : tide
The clue is 39. Remove from office. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OUST

Possible Answer: drum_out, oust, throw_out, expel, kick_out, boot_out
The clue is 40. Cry made while pointing. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOOK

Possible Answer: looking_at, take_care, depend, expect, feeling, spirit, wait, search, front, look, reckon, tone, see, await, flavour, expression, looking, attend, aspect, flavor, facial_expression, seem, face, smell, bet, feel, appear, calculate, count
Possible Opposite Answer : back
The clue is 43. No-goodnik. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SOANDSO
The clue is 46. Jazz combo instrument. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALTOSAX
The clue is 48. Dish served from a crockpot. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STEW

Possible Answer: sweat, swither, grizzle, stew, fret, lather, grudge, brood
The clue is 49. In stacks, like a wedding cake. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TIERED

Possible Answer: tiered
The clue is 52. Evil hench-animal in "The Lion King". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HYENA

Possible Answer: hyena, hyaena
The clue is 53. "The early bird gets the worm," for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ADAGE

Possible Answer: adage, proverb, saw, byword
The clue is 54. Landlocked African country. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NIGER

Possible Answer: Republic_of_Niger, Niger, Niger_River
The clue is 55. Prepared to propose. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: KNELT

Possible Answer: kneel
The clue is 56. Wish for a romantic pairing between, in modern parlance. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SHIP

Possible Answer: embark, send, ship, transport
Possible Opposite Answer : disembark
The clue is 57. Pepsi or Coke. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: COLA

Possible Answer: Cola, genus_Cola, Colon, dope, Aspinwall, Costa_Rican_colon, colon, El_Salvadoran_colon, cola
The clue is 58. Contents of a 23-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SAND

Possible Answer: guts, backbone, Baroness_Dudevant, gumption, Sand, sandpaper, Amandine_Aurore_Lucie_Dupin, moxie, sand, grit, George_Sand
The clue is 62. "How to ___ a ___" (common tutorial topic). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TIE

Possible Answer: link_up, draw, bind, standoff, attach, affiliation, wed, tie, marry, sleeper, tie-up, necktie, splice, tie_beam, link, crosstie, bond, linkup, connect, railroad_tie, association, tie-in
Possible Opposite Answer : untie, disconnect
The clue is 63. Purple yam common in Filipino cooking. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: UBE

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 17, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

About Today's Puzzle

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "49. Pressing"

2 Across: "17. Olympian Strug"

3 Across: "74. Like a smart aleck"

4 Across: "24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine"

5 Across: "15. Some garage jobs"

6 Across: "5. Ditto, in footnotes"

7 Across: "29. Awakening"

8 Across: "20. Elder brother of Moses"

9 Across: "22. Perfectly pitched?"

10 Across: "73. Really loving"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton""

2 Down: "68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief"

3 Down: "54. Screwballs"

4 Down: "39. Body of policy advisers"

5 Down: "31. Enjoy"

6 Down: "40. Take home"

7 Down: "10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes"

8 Down: "16. Go over lightly"

9 Down: "9. Rocksteady precursor"

10 Down: "43. Like some short tennis matches"

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 January 29, 2026 - Solved

About Today's Puzzle

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "41. Base x height, for a parallelogram"

2 Across: "62. Lowlands"

3 Across: "60. ___-golf"

4 Across: "66. Five train in Brooklyn"

5 Across: "16. Oft-disparaged family member"

6 Across: "50. 7-Elevens, e.g."

7 Across: "64. God of war"

8 Across: "42. Sound made with a wince"

9 Across: "43. Extending brim"

10 Across: "14. First lady's partner"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "6. Pithy truths"

2 Down: "36. Common day to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers: Abbr."

3 Down: "39. Break down in tears"

4 Down: "54. Bamako's land"

5 Down: "11. Mining waste"

6 Down: "51. Like the Vietnamese language"

7 Down: "45. Ranger's domain"

8 Down: "21. ___SmithKline (2000 pharmaceutical merger)"

9 Down: "57. Major tennis tournament"

10 Down: "38. ___ beast (dish in Whoville)"

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