NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 4 April 28, 2026 - Daily 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
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 28, 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 | 19. Like tears |
| 2 Across | 50. Madrid mister |
| 3 Across | 30. Serious in manner |
| 4 Across | 24. Welcome at the door, say |
| 5 Across | 21. Gossip, slangily |
| 6 Across | 13. "Hip hip hooray!," e.g. |
| 7 Across | 46. Coins of Cuba |
| 8 Across | 64. Irritable |
| 9 Across | 17. Handles a few unresolved issues |
| 10 Across | 31. Bagel topping |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- September 30 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 08 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 29 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "19. Like tears"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S____E
Answer:
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SALINE2 Across: "50. Madrid mister"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: S___R
Answer:
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SENOR3 Across: "30. Serious in manner"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: S___N
Answer:
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STERN4 Across: "24. Welcome at the door, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A___N
Answer:
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ASKIN5 Across: "21. Gossip, slangily"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Another word like this: teatime
Answer:
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TEA6 Across: "13. "Hip hip hooray!," e.g."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: C___R
Answer:
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CHEER7 Across: "46. Coins of Cuba"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P___S
Answer:
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PESOS8 Across: "64. Irritable"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: T___Y
Answer:
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TESTY9 Across: "17. Handles a few unresolved issues"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 15 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T_____________S
Answer:
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TIESUPLOOSEENDS10 Across: "31. Bagel topping"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'X'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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LOXDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 9. Mimic |
| 2 Down | 8. Due + 1 |
| 3 Down | 60. Unspecified amount |
| 4 Down | 6. Painter Veronese |
| 5 Down | 43. "___ thou not minister to a mind diseased ...?": Macbeth |
| 6 Down | 25. Rep.'s counterpart |
| 7 Down | 44. Significant periods |
| 8 Down | 50. Islam's largest branch |
| 9 Down | 4. Emphatic confirmation |
| 10 Down | 42. Snooping (around) |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- September 23 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- September 30 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- Down Clues NYT December 14 2025 Todays
1 Down: "9. Mimic"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: aper
Answer:
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APE2 Down: "8. Due + 1"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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TRE3 Down: "60. Unspecified amount"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ANY4 Down: "6. Painter Veronese"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: P___O
Answer:
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PAOLO5 Down: "43. "___ thou not minister to a mind diseased ...?": Macbeth"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: C___T
Answer:
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CANST6 Down: "25. Rep.'s counterpart"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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SEN7 Down: "44. Significant periods"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E____S
Answer:
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EPOCHS8 Down: "50. Islam's largest branch"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: S___I
Answer:
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SUNNI9 Down: "4. Emphatic confirmation"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: Y____M
Answer:
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YESIAM10 Down: "42. Snooping (around)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: N____G
Answer:
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NOSINGHow 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 45 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.
