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Friday, August 15, 2025

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only | August 15 Horizontal Answers

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only - Friday, August 15, 2025

Published: August 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Today's Across-Only Focus

Complete analysis of all 33 ACROSS clues from today's New York Times crossword puzzle. This across-only format helps solvers focus exclusively on horizontal entries, perfect for those who prefer to tackle one direction at a time.

Across Clues Statistics

**Statistical Overview - Across Entries Only**
Metric	Value	Details
Total Across Clues	33	All horizontal entries
Total Letters (Across)	191	Combined letter count
Average Word Length	5.8	Letters per answer
Shortest Answer	3 letters	Minimum length
Longest Answer	15 letters	Maximum length
Unique Letters Used	23	Distinct letters in across

Letter Frequency Analysis - Across Answers Only

Top 15 Most Frequent Letters in Today's Across Answers

E	25	13.09%
S	21	10.99%
A	17	8.9%
O	15	7.85%
T	14	7.33%
I	9	4.71%
N	9	4.71%
C	8	4.19%
D	8	4.19%
H	8	4.19%
L	8	4.19%
P	8	4.19%
R	8	4.19%
B	7	3.66%
M	7	3.66%

Difficulty Distribution of Across Clues

Difficulty Level	Count	Percentage
Easy	4	12.1%
Medium	20	60.6%
Hard	4	12.1%
Expert	5	15.2%

Complete List of Across Clues - All 33 Entries

**Today's Across Clues with Comprehensive Hints**
#	Clue	Length	Category	Hints & Tips	Answer
1A	1. Like the culture depicted in Safiya Sinclair's best-selling memoir "How to Say Babylon"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: R___A (First: R, Last: A) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: Rastafarian	Show Answer RASTA
2A	6. English translation of the Dutch "klompen"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: C___S (First: C, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: choke off, clog up	Show Answer CLOGS
3A	11. Robotic error message	14	Long Phrase	Pattern: D____________E (First: D, Last: E) Contains 6 vowels and 8 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer DOESNOTCOMPUTE
4A	15. Sooner rather than later	15	Long Phrase	Pattern: I_____________E (First: I, Last: E) Contains 7 vowels and 8 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer INTHENEARFUTURE
5A	17. Preps for a photo shoot, say	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: S____S (First: S, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 5 consonants Related words: mode, flair	Show Answer STYLES
6A	18. Rest areas	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: S__S (First: S, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: health spa, resort hotel	Show Answer SPAS
7A	19. Engage in pugilism	3	Short Word	Pattern: B_X (First: B, Last: X) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: boxful, corner	Show Answer BOX
8A	20. Rock alternative	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: P___R (First: P, Last: R) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: newspaper, composition	Show Answer PAPER
9A	21. X, as in Mexico	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: B__O (First: B, Last: O) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants	Show Answer BESO
10A	22. In	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: C__C (First: C, Last: C) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: stylishness, smartness	Show Answer CHIC
11A	23. Touching event?	4	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: E__E (First: E, Last: E) Contains 3 vowels and 1 consonants Meaning: a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade...	Show Answer EPEE
12A	24. Forecast	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: B__E (First: B, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: prognosticate, portend	Show Answer BODE
13A	25. Some like it hot	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: S___E (First: S, Last: E) Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants Meaning: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food...	Show Answer SAUCE
14A	26. Didn't follow	3	Short Word	Pattern: L_D (First: L, Last: D) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: go, pass	Show Answer LED
15A	27. Itsy-bitsy	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: M__I (First: M, Last: I) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: miniskirt	Show Answer MINI
16A	28. Like one part of the SAT	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: V____L (First: V, Last: L) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Opposite of: numerical	Show Answer VERBAL
17A	29. Typical yearbook photos	9	Entertainment	Pattern: H_______S (First: H, Last: S) Contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants Related words: headshot	Show Answer HEADSHOTS
18A	31. Sisal and others	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: F____S (First: F, Last: S) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: roughage, fibre	Show Answer FIBERS
19A	34. It can add up	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: M__H (First: M, Last: H) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: maths, mathematics	Show Answer MATH
20A	35. A real piece of work	3	Short Word	Pattern: J_B (First: J, Last: B) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: farm out, business	Show Answer JOB
21A	38. That feeling "when the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: A___E (First: A, Last: E) Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants	Show Answer AMORE
22A	39. Word before piece and after peace	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: T__E (First: T, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: clock time, clock	Show Answer TIME
23A	40. Glazier's replacement	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: P__E (First: P, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: superman, pane of glass	Show Answer PANE
24A	41. Some sky lights, in brief	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: U__S (First: U, Last: S) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: UFO, unidentified flying object	Show Answer UFOS
25A	42. Person with fire power	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: B__S (First: B, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: Bos, foreman	Show Answer BOSS
26A	43. Miso soup base	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: D___I (First: D, Last: I) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer DASHI
27A	44. Director's cry	3	Short Word	Pattern: C_T (First: C, Last: T) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: trim, cutting off	Show Answer CUT
28A	45. One of four suits in a tarot deck	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: C__S (First: C, Last: S) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: loving cup, cup	Show Answer CUPS
29A	46. Source of schadenfreude?	6	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: G____N (First: G, Last: N) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: High German, German language	Show Answer GERMAN
30A	47. "Let me handle this"	15	Long Phrase	Pattern: I_____________G (First: I, Last: G) Contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer ILLDOTHETALKING
31A	50. Small businesses that generally don't require permits	14	Long Phrase	Pattern: L____________S (First: L, Last: S) Contains 5 vowels and 9 consonants Longer answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer LEMONADESTANDS
32A	51. Sensitive subject?	5	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: G___T (First: G, Last: T) Contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants	Show Answer GSPOT
33A	52. Figure on the $10,000 bill, the largest U.S. note ever in public circulation	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: C___E (First: C, Last: E) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: give chase, furrow	Show Answer CHASE

Category Analysis of Across Clues

**Clue Categories Distribution**
Category	Count	Percentage	Examples
General Knowledge	21	63.6%	RASTA (5), CLOGS (5)
Long Phrase	4	12.1%	DOESNOTCOMPUTE (14), INTHENEARFUTURE (15)
Short Word	4	12.1%	BOX (3), LED (3)
Wordplay/Pun	3	9.1%	EPEE (4), GERMAN (6)
Entertainment	1	3.0%	HEADSHOTS (9)

Across-Only Solving Strategy

Why Focus on Across Clues First?

Reading Direction: Natural left-to-right reading makes across clues more intuitive
Pattern Recognition: Horizontal words are easier to visualize and recognize
Common Phrases: Many across entries are familiar phrases or compound words
Fill Strategy: Completing across entries provides multiple crossing letters for down clues
Theme Entries: Long theme answers are typically placed across

Recommended Solving Order

Step 1: Scan all across clues for obvious answers (fill-in-blanks, short words)
Step 2: Fill in 3-4 letter words - they're usually common crossword entries
Step 3: Look for themed or related answers that might connect
Step 4: Use first/last letter hints to narrow down possibilities
Step 5: Work on longer answers using crossing letters from completed short answers

Letter Frequency Insights

Based on today's across answers, focus on words containing the most frequent letters. This can help you make educated guesses when you're stuck.

Common NYT Crossword Across Words

These frequently appear in across positions:

Length	Common Words
3 Letters	ERA, ORE, ATE, ETA, ALE, AGE, ARE, ACE, APE, ART
4 Letters	AREA, ARIA, ANTE, ELSE, ERIE, IDEA, ORAL, OVER, ALOE, ASAP
5 Letters	ARENA, ALONE, ASIDE, EMAIL, ENTER, ERROR, ERASE, OPERA, OCEAN, ATONE
6 Letters	ARISES, ERASES, EASTER, ESTATE, EASIER, ORACLE, AERATE, STEREO
7+ Letters	ATLARGE, ONEARMED, ALIENATE, REARENDS, REHEARSE, SEPARATE

Sunday, August 30, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 - Hints & Answers

Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 30, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 30, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This One Fast

Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
Good time to play: on a coffee break
Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	26. Discount Chinese e-tailer
2 Across	64. Friar with a famous "razor"
3 Across	100. Join, as two metal surfaces
4 Across	93. Discontinued Swedish cars
5 Across	31. Pink-slips
6 Across	126. Instants
7 Across	24. LIAM NEESON
8 Across	122. Submitted by the deadline
9 Across	68. Turns on the waterworks
10 Across	124. Musician/actress Haim

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "26. Discount Chinese e-tailer"

Hints:

Starts with 'T', ends with 'U'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Blank it out and you get: T__U

Answer:

Click to reveal

TEMU

2 Across: "64. Friar with a famous "razor""

Hints:

You could also think of it as "Ockham."
This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OCCAM

3 Across: "100. Join, as two metal surfaces"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S____R
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLDER

4 Across: "93. Discontinued Swedish cars"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'S'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S___S
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAABS

5 Across: "31. Pink-slips"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "fire."
First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CANS

6 Across: "126. Instants"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'S'.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SECS

7 Across: "24. LIAM NEESON"

Hints:

This one runs 8 letters long.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'O'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SALMINEO

8 Across: "122. Submitted by the deadline"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: I______E
You're looking for 8 letters.
First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

INONTIME

9 Across: "68. Turns on the waterworks"

Hints:

Think of it this way — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
Count on 5 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: C___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

CRIES

10 Across: "124. Musician/actress Haim"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: A___A
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'A'.
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALANA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	67. Christmas presence?
2 Down	95. Withdraw from a union
3 Down	23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer
4 Down	29. Clear
5 Down	6. Like 666, popularly
6 Down	94. Periods of 730 days
7 Down	1. God, to Bob Marley
8 Down	32. Hit a ___
9 Down	58. Diva's time to shine
10 Down	86. Hostile manner, informally

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "67. Christmas presence?"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Blank it out and you get: M__I
Close enough in meaning: magus.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAGI

2 Down: "95. Withdraw from a union"

Hints:

First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'E'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S____E
Basically, withdraw from an organization or communion.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SECEDE

3 Down: "23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: M__A
You're looking for 4 letters.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

MICA

4 Down: "29. Clear"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 5-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: E___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERASE

5 Down: "6. Like 666, popularly"

Hints:

It's a 7-letter word.
You could also think of it as "demonic."
Starts with 'S', ends with 'C'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SATANIC

6 Down: "94. Periods of 730 days"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'A'.
Count on 7 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: B_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

BIENNIA

7 Down: "1. God, to Bob Marley"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
First letter's a 'J', last letter's a 'H'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

JAH

8 Down: "32. Hit a ___"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S__G
It's a 4-letter word.
Close enough in meaning: hang-up.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SNAG

9 Down: "58. Diva's time to shine"

Hints:

Think of it this way — an elaborate song for solo voice.
You're looking for 4 letters.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARIA

10 Down: "86. Hostile manner, informally"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
Starts with 'T', ends with 'E'.
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TUDE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	45 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

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

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini December 13, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

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 December 13, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, December 13, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	December 13, 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	42. "___ won't!"
2 Across	45. They travel through tubes
3 Across	1. Possible turnoff on a first date
4 Across	12. Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two
5 Across	48. Gluttonous request ... or what this puzzle has vis-à-vis the possible answer lengths?
6 Across	52. Morning prayer
7 Across	34. Board of creatives?
8 Across	40. First, second or third
9 Across	46. "Dang it!"
10 Across	24. Robert Byrd was one for 51 years: Abbr.

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: "42. "___ won't!""

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

2 Across: "45. They travel through tubes"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

OVA

3 Across: "1. Possible turnoff on a first date"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: B_______H

Answer:

Click to reveal

BADBREATH

4 Across: "12. Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two"

Helpful hints:

This word has 13 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: F___________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

FOODADDITIVES

5 Across: "48. Gluttonous request ... or what this puzzle has vis-à-vis the possible answer lengths?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 15 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: O_____________G

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONEOFEVERYTHING

6 Across: "52. Morning prayer"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: M____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

MATINS

7 Across: "34. Board of creatives?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: P_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

PALETTE

8 Across: "40. First, second or third"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: O_____L

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORDINAL

9 Across: "46. "Dang it!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AWMAN

10 Across: "24. Robert Byrd was one for 51 years: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	28. Pot user?
2 Down	31. Birds also known as "little auks"
3 Down	13. Some of them may be forgiven
4 Down	9. Order at a restaurant
5 Down	26. Cousin of a wolverine
6 Down	49. A little work
7 Down	50. Pitch, roll and ___ (rotations along the three-dimensional axes)
8 Down	47. Sound from fans
9 Down	4. Fancy hotel amenities
10 Down	41. Rapper with the 2022 hit "Big Energy"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "28. Pot user?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: E___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

EELER

2 Down: "31. Birds also known as "little auks""

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEADOVES

3 Down: "13. Some of them may be forgiven"

Helpful hints:

This word has 12 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S__________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

STUDENTLOANS

4 Down: "9. Order at a restaurant"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: H__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

HAVE

5 Down: "26. Cousin of a wolverine"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: O___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

OTTER

6 Down: "49. A little work"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERG

7 Down: "50. Pitch, roll and ___ (rotations along the three-dimensional axes)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

YAW

8 Down: "47. Sound from fans"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: W__R

Answer:

Click to reveal

WHIR

9 Down: "4. Fancy hotel amenities"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: B____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

BIDETS

10 Down: "41. Rapper with the 2022 hit "Big Energy""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: L___O

Answer:

Click to reveal

LATTO

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 45 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

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.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only | August 15 Horizontal Answers

Today's Across-Only Focus

Across Clues Statistics

Letter Frequency Analysis - Across Answers Only

Difficulty Distribution of Across Clues

Complete List of Across Clues - All 33 Entries

Category Analysis of Across Clues

Across-Only Solving Strategy

Why Focus on Across Clues First?

Recommended Solving Order

Letter Frequency Insights

Common NYT Crossword Across Words

Sunday, August 30, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 30, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "26. Discount Chinese e-tailer"

2 Across: "64. Friar with a famous "razor""

3 Across: "100. Join, as two metal surfaces"

4 Across: "93. Discontinued Swedish cars"

5 Across: "31. Pink-slips"

6 Across: "126. Instants"

7 Across: "24. LIAM NEESON"

8 Across: "122. Submitted by the deadline"

9 Across: "68. Turns on the waterworks"

10 Across: "124. Musician/actress Haim"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "67. Christmas presence?"

2 Down: "95. Withdraw from a union"

3 Down: "23. Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer"

4 Down: "29. Clear"

5 Down: "6. Like 666, popularly"

6 Down: "94. Periods of 730 days"

7 Down: "1. God, to Bob Marley"

8 Down: "32. Hit a ___"

9 Down: "58. Diva's time to shine"

10 Down: "86. Hostile manner, informally"

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini December 13, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

About Today's Puzzle

Today's 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: "42. "___ won't!""

2 Across: "45. They travel through tubes"

3 Across: "1. Possible turnoff on a first date"

4 Across: "12. Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two"

5 Across: "48. Gluttonous request ... or what this puzzle has vis-à-vis the possible answer lengths?"

6 Across: "52. Morning prayer"

7 Across: "34. Board of creatives?"

8 Across: "40. First, second or third"

9 Across: "46. "Dang it!""

10 Across: "24. Robert Byrd was one for 51 years: Abbr."

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "28. Pot user?"

2 Down: "31. Birds also known as "little auks""

3 Down: "13. Some of them may be forgiven"

4 Down: "9. Order at a restaurant"