Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 February 24, 2026
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
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | February 24, 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.
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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.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 68. Inch (up) |
| 2 Across | 20. Went on the fritz |
| 3 Across | 59. Dress for a soirée, e.g. |
| 4 Across | 31. Deer ___ (road sign) |
| 5 Across | 46. Tiny swine |
| 6 Across | 35. Involuntary movement |
| 7 Across | 14. "Make that two!" |
| 8 Across | 65. Group of smarties |
| 9 Across | 66. "___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" |
| 10 Across | 67. Coffeehouse chain that owns the domain coffee.com |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- January 18 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 18 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 06 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "68. Inch (up)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: C___P
Answer: Click to reveal
CREEP
2 Across: "20. Went on the fritz"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: D__D
Answer: Click to reveal
DIED
3 Across: "59. Dress for a soirée, e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 11 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E_________N
Answer: Click to reveal
EVENINGGOWN
4 Across: "31. Deer ___ (road sign)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'X' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: X__G
Answer: Click to reveal
XING
5 Across: "46. Tiny swine"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: M_____G
Answer: Click to reveal
MINIPIG
6 Across: "35. Involuntary movement"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'C'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
TIC
7 Across: "14. "Make that two!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: M___O
Answer: Click to reveal
METOO
8 Across: "65. Group of smarties"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M___A
Answer: Click to reveal
MENSA
9 Across: "66. "___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
SGT
10 Across: "67. Coffeehouse chain that owns the domain coffee.com"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P___S
Answer: Click to reveal
PEETS
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 7. ___ Gras |
| 2 Down | 49. Jennifer who wrote "A Visit From the Goon Squad" |
| 3 Down | 31. President of China beginning in 2013 |
| 4 Down | 25. Word after rib or batting |
| 5 Down | 45. Juice box? |
| 6 Down | 4. Formally denounce |
| 7 Down | 33. Asset for a thrower |
| 8 Down | 6. Brings to a boil? |
| 9 Down | 32. "This is pretty cool!" |
| 10 Down | 10. Remove, as a page of a notebook |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
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- December 31 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 18 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "7. ___ Gras"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: M___I
Answer: Click to reveal
MARDI
2 Down: "49. Jennifer who wrote "A Visit From the Goon Squad""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer: Click to reveal
EGAN
3 Down: "31. President of China beginning in 2013"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'X' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: X_______G
Answer: Click to reveal
XIJINPING
4 Down: "25. Word after rib or batting"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C__E
Answer: Click to reveal
CAGE
5 Down: "45. Juice box?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: C_____R
Answer: Click to reveal
CHARGER
6 Down: "4. Formally denounce"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: C_____N
Answer: Click to reveal
CONDEMN
7 Down: "33. Asset for a thrower"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
- Another word like this: sleeve
Answer: Click to reveal
ARM
8 Down: "6. Brings to a boil?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A____S
Answer: Click to reveal
ANGERS
9 Down: "32. "This is pretty cool!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I_______T
Answer: Click to reveal
ICANDIGIT
10 Down: "10. Remove, as a page of a notebook"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: R____T
Answer: Click to reveal
RIPOUT
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
| 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 1 minute 3 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
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.