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Saturday, September 13, 2025

NYT Down Clues - September 13, 2025 - All Vertical Solutions

NYT Vertical Clues September 13, 2025 - All 38 Down Solutions with Detailed Hints

Welcome to today's complete NYT Down clues guide for September 13, 2025. We have all 38 vertical clues solved with detailed hints and explanations. Down clues run from top to bottom in the crossword grid.

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Down Clues - 38 Total Vertical Clues

Here are all the Down clues for today's NYT crossword puzzle. These clues run vertically from top to bottom in the grid.

Number Clue
1D Hollow, of a sort
2D Actor Kieran of "Succession"
3D Found darling
4D South Asian crepes
5D What are ahead of their times?
6D Prefix with point
7D Much of a comet, typically
8D The solution referred to in Sherlock Holmes's "seven-per-cent solution"
9D You and me both!
10D Stops lying, say
11D Jet-black stone
12D Much of Jupiter
13D Vegetable also called a Swedish turnip
14D DNA compound whose name includes the letters D, N and A
15D Pink-flowered tree
22D Basketball Hall-of-Famer Baylor
23D Who you would be in France?
24D Watermelon detritus
26D Fine
27D Out of it
28D Octet on a chessboard
29D Instant ___
30D Former Australian prime minister Malcolm
31D Home to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief
32D "What's the alternative?"
33D Like about 4% of the citizens of Kansas
34D Soft, yellow fruit
35D Salsas, e.g.
36D "No acting up!"
37D Like paper napkins
38D Beer alternative to a 44-Across
40D Tilt
41D ___ test (home inspection component)
43D Yours, in Tours
44D Whose business is just around the block?
46D Chemistry class unit: Abbr.
47D "___ Beso"
48D Unprocessed

Complete Down Solutions with Hints

Below are all the answers for today's Down clues, along with helpful hints to understand each solution better.

1 Down: Hollow, of a sort

Answer: ALCOVE

  • Could mean: a small recess opening off a larger room
  • Similar to: bay

2 Down: Actor Kieran of "Succession"

Answer: CULKIN

  • Think about words related to culkin

3 Down: Found darling

Answer: ADORED

  • Could mean: love intensely
  • Similar to: adore
  • Example: he just adored his wife

4 Down: South Asian crepes

Answer: DOSAS

  • Think about words related to dosas

5 Down: What are ahead of their times?

Answer: EVES

  • Could mean: (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
  • Similar to: Eve
  • Could mean: the day before

6 Down: Prefix with point

Answer: MID

  • Could mean: used in combination to denote the middle
  • Example: midmorning

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7 Down: Much of a comet, typically

Answer: ICE

  • Could mean: water frozen in the solid state
  • Similar to: water ice
  • Example: Americans like ice in their drinks

8 Down: The solution referred to in Sherlock Holmes's "seven-per-cent solution"

Answer: COCAINE

  • Could mean: a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
  • Similar to: cocain

9 Down: You and me both!

Answer: PEOPLE

  • Could mean: (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
  • Example: old people
  • Could mean: the body of citizens of a state or country

10 Down: Stops lying, say

Answer: RISES

  • Could mean: a growth in strength or number or importance
  • Similar to: rise
  • Could mean: the act of changing location in an upward direction

11 Down: Jet-black stone

Answer: ONYX

  • Could mean: a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos

12 Down: Much of Jupiter

Answer: GAS

  • Could mean: the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
  • Similar to: gaseous state
  • Could mean: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

13 Down: Vegetable also called a Swedish turnip

Answer: RUTABAGA

  • Could mean: the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food
  • Similar to: swede
  • Similar to: swedish turnip

14 Down: DNA compound whose name includes the letters D, N and A

Answer: ADENINE

  • Could mean: (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
  • Similar to: A

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15 Down: Pink-flowered tree

Answer: MIMOSA

  • Could mean: evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
  • Similar to: silver wattle
  • Similar to: Acacia dealbata

22 Down: Basketball Hall-of-Famer Baylor

Answer: ELGIN

  • Think about words related to elgin

23 Down: Who you would be in France?

Answer: VOUS

  • Think about words related to vous

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24 Down: Watermelon detritus

Answer: RINDS

  • Could mean: the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
  • Similar to: rind

26 Down: Fine

Answer: AOKAY

  • Think about words related to aokay

27 Down: Out of it

Answer: DAZED

  • Could mean: to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  • Similar to: dazzle
  • Similar to: bedazzle

28 Down: Octet on a chessboard

Answer: RANKS

  • Could mean: a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
  • Similar to: rank
  • Example: the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen

29 Down: Instant ___

Answer: RAMEN

  • Think about words related to ramen

30 Down: Former Australian prime minister Malcolm

Answer: TURNBULL

  • Think about words related to turnbull

31 Down: Home to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief

Answer: MOMA

  • Think about words related to moma

32 Down: "What's the alternative?"

Answer: HOWELSE

  • Think about words related to howelse

33 Down: Like about 4% of the citizens of Kansas

Answer: TOPEKAN

  • Think about words related to topekan

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34 Down: Soft, yellow fruit

Answer: PAWPAW

  • Could mean: tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit
  • Similar to: papaya
  • Similar to: papaia

35 Down: Salsas, e.g.

Answer: DANCES

  • Could mean: an artistic form of nonverbal communication
  • Similar to: dance
  • Could mean: a party of people assembled for dancing

36 Down: "No acting up!"

Answer: BEGOOD

  • Think about words related to begood

37 Down: Like paper napkins

Answer: ONEUSE

  • Think about words related to oneuse

38 Down: Beer alternative to a 44-Across

Answer: PORTER

  • Could mean: a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
  • Could mean: someone who guards an entrance
  • Similar to: doorkeeper

40 Down: Tilt

Answer: JOUST

  • Could mean: a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
  • Similar to: tilt
  • Could mean: joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

41 Down: ___ test (home inspection component)

Answer: RADON

  • Could mean: a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health
  • Similar to: Rn
  • Similar to: atomic number 86

43 Down: Yours, in Tours

Answer: ATOI

  • Think about words related to atoi

44 Down: Whose business is just around the block?

Answer: LEGO

  • Could mean: (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models
  • Similar to: Lego set

46 Down: Chemistry class unit: Abbr.

Answer: MOL

  • Could mean: the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  • Similar to: gram molecule
  • Similar to: mole

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47 Down: "___ Beso"

Answer: ESO

  • Think about words related to eso

48 Down: Unprocessed

Answer: RAW

  • Could mean: informal terms for nakedness
  • Similar to: altogether
  • Similar to: birthday suit

Tips for Solving Down Clues

  1. Start with shorter words: 3-letter and 4-letter Down clues are often easier to solve first
  2. Use crossing letters: Down clues intersect with Across clues, giving you helpful letters
  3. Look for patterns: Common endings like -ING, -ED, or -ER can help with vertical words
  4. Consider word breaks: Vertical phrases might break naturally at certain points
  5. Check theme connections: Down clues often relate to the puzzle's overall theme

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Today's Down Clues Statistics

  • Total Down clues: 38
  • Puzzle date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Difficulty: Standard NYT level
  • Grid orientation: Vertical (top to bottom)

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 13, 2025
Today's NYT Down Clues - All 38 Vertical Solutions

This complete guide to NYT Down clues for September 13, 2025 includes all 38 vertical answers. Down clues are an essential part of the crossword grid, running from top to bottom and intersecting with Across clues to create the complete puzzle solution.

Remember, solving Down clues becomes easier when you work them together with Across clues, as the intersecting letters provide valuable hints for both directions.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

NYT Mini September 18, 2025: Fast Answers, Strategic Hints & Speed-Solving Guide

Thursday's NYT Mini Sep 18 - 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!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 18, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 18, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 18, 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

  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 62. O-O and O-O-O, in chess notation
2 Across 28. Equine hybrid
3 Across 27. Counterparts of countesses in British peerage
4 Across 45. Steeplechase unit
5 Across 32. Thingum
6 Across 34. Superman portrayer Christopher, in so many words
7 Across 52. First person?
8 Across 58. Action star Jet, in a nutshell
9 Across 29. One in Bonn
10 Across 18. Sought-after

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: "62. O-O and O-O-O, in chess notation"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal CASTLES

2 Across: "28. Equine hybrid"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: H___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal HINNY

3 Across: "27. Counterparts of countesses in British peerage"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EARLS

4 Across: "45. Steeplechase unit"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'P'
  • Another word like this: wash

Answer:

Click to reveal LAP

5 Across: "32. Thingum"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DOODAD

6 Across: "34. Superman portrayer Christopher, in so many words"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R_______T

Answer:

Click to reveal RAREEVENT

7 Across: "52. First person?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SELF

8 Across: "58. Action star Jet, in a nutshell"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: P_____N

Answer:

Click to reveal PELICAN

9 Across: "29. One in Bonn"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EIN

10 Across: "18. Sought-after"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: D_____D

Answer:

Click to reveal DESIRED

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 39. U.S. History or Calculus BC, e.g.
2 Down 8. Victorious military underdog in the Bible
3 Down 57. Its youngest host was a 7-year-old Drew Barrymore in '82
4 Down 2. One might say "Big savings all week!"
5 Down 35. Inside of
6 Down 37. Credit cards, so to speak
7 Down 42. Kind of illusion
8 Down 44. Ascertained bit by bit
9 Down 28. Quality to which a unique six-character code is assigned, in graphic design
10 Down 1. Takes turns

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "39. U.S. History or Calculus BC, e.g."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal APCLASS

2 Down: "8. Victorious military underdog in the Bible"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: G____N

Answer:

Click to reveal GIDEON

3 Down: "57. Its youngest host was a 7-year-old Drew Barrymore in '82"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SNL

4 Down: "2. One might say "Big savings all week!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S_____D

Answer:

Click to reveal STOREAD

5 Down: "35. Inside of"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AMID

6 Down: "37. Credit cards, so to speak"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: P_____C

Answer:

Click to reveal PLASTIC

7 Down: "42. Kind of illusion"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OPTICAL

8 Down: "44. Ascertained bit by bit"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: G_____D

Answer:

Click to reveal GLEANED

9 Down: "28. Quality to which a unique six-character code is assigned, in graphic design"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
  • Another word like this: imbue

Answer:

Click to reveal HUE

10 Down: "1. Takes turns"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal ROTATES

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 45 seconds
Difficulty: Medium

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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, November 1, 2024

No 27386, Thu Oct 31, 2024 NYT by Sarah Sinclair and Paolo Pasco

Across Clues :

1. Go downhill fast, maybe, 5. Instigate, 11. Little while, 14. Adjective often paired with "hearty", 15. The "boy" in the Broadway lyric "Never before has a boy wanted more!", 16. Cruise through, 17. "Duh!," in textspeak, 18. Noted convention center?, 19. "Moo, ___, La La La!" (children's book), 20. June observance, 22. Pastry whose dough is used in making pigs in a blanket, 24. Common situations in time travel narratives, 26. The emperor Caligula wanted to name his a consul, in legend, 27. Lowercase "n" lookalike, 28. Its cups aren't supposed to runneth over, 29. Singer Lewis, 30. Last word in the full title of Cervantes's most famous novel, 33. Pigeonry, 34. Halloween-themed hit, with a hint to four squares in this puzzle, 36. What the puck is going on?, 37. " … have it your way, then", 38. BeBe's sister, in a gospel duo, 39. Something "dead" in a haunted corn maze?, 40. ___ powder (manicure type), 43. It comes from the heart, 45. Summer drink made from the fruits of two tropical trees, 48. Graphic showing the status of a download, say, 50. Like Polish, but not polish, 51. Lionizing lines, 52. General during the Clone Wars, 54. "Last Christmas" pop duo, 55. Marble count for each side in Chinese checkers, 56. Opposite of a jumbo shake?, 57. Prefix with trust or rust, 58. Sounds of hesitation, 59. Recorded, in a way, 60. Throw hard, in modern slang

Down Clues :

1. Quaint store, 2. Maze runner, 3. "Mistress of the Dark" in a 1988 film, 4. "Othello" role, 5. Sound sounds, 6. Encouragement to a flamenco performer, 7. Cut finely, 8. Civil rights leader Medgar, 9. Campbell of horror film fame, 10. Just terrible, in slang, 11. One of the original five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 12. "Yes, that's abundantly clear", 13. Source of refreshments on a train to London, 21. Financial institution with A.T.M.s known as "Green Machines", 23. Fellow presenter, 25. Art knife brand, 30. Paintings in the "Water Lilies" series, e.g., 31. Dating app for queer women, 32. Elizabeth of cosmetics, 33. Openness, 34. Certain edible seedlings, 35. Khan tract?, 36. Keep in stock, say, 38. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" author, 40. "Apollo and ___" (Bernini masterpiece), 41. Kick around some concepts, 42. Aspiring driver's need, 44. Invite for, 45. Painter whose "Olympia" caused controversy for its depiction of a sex worker, 46. Result of burning sage, 47. "Not happening!", 49. 2016 election nickname, 53. Catchy song

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 31, 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. Go downhill fast, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLED


    Possible Answer : sledge, sled, sleigh


  • The clue is 5. Instigate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FOMENT


    Possible Answer : stir_up, foment, agitate


  • The clue is 11. Little while. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIT


    Possible Answer : turn, spot, minute, second, burn, bit, chip, sting, fleck, morsel, scrap, flake, routine, act, bite, prick, piece, snatch, mo, number, seize_with_teeth, moment


  • The clue is 14. Adjective often paired with "hearty". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALE


    Possible Answer : hale, Nathan_Hale, cart, force, haul, coerce, squeeze, whole, Edward_Everett_Hale, George_Ellery_Hale, pressure, drag, Hale


  • The clue is 15. The "boy" in the Broadway lyric "Never before has a boy wanted more!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLIVER


    Possible Answer : King_Oliver, Joseph_Oliver, Oliver


  • The clue is 16. Cruise through. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACE


    Possible Answer : maven, ACE, unity, virtuoso, sweep_through, angiotensin_converting_enzyme, superstar, wizard, sensation, crack, adept, whiz, super, Allied_Command_Europe, pass_with_flying_colors, nail, hotshot, genius, angiotensin-converting_enzyme, whizz, top-notch, I, champion, 1, one, single, wiz, mavin, ace, tops, tiptop, breeze_through, first-rate, sail_through, topnotch, star, A-one


  • The clue is 17. "Duh!," in textspeak. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OBVS



  • The clue is 18. Noted convention center?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GENEVA


    Possible Answer : Geneva, Geneve, Holland_gin, Genf, Hollands, geneva


  • The clue is 19. "Moo, ___, La La La!" (children's book). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAA


    Possible Answer : blat, baa, blate, bleat


  • The clue is 20. June observance. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: PRIDEMONTH



  • The clue is 22. Pastry whose dough is used in making pigs in a blanket. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: CRESCENTROLL



  • The clue is 24. Common situations in time travel narratives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PARADOXES


    Possible Answer : paradox


  • The clue is 26. The emperor Caligula wanted to name his a consul, in legend. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HORSE


    Possible Answer : gymnastic_horse, cavalry, sawhorse, horse_cavalry, Equus_caballus, sawbuck, horse, knight, buck


  • The clue is 27. Lowercase "n" lookalike. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETA


    Possible Answer : eta, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna, ETA, Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom


  • The clue is 28. Its cups aren't supposed to runneth over. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BRA


    Possible Answer : bandeau, bra, brassiere


  • The clue is 29. Singer Lewis. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUEY



  • The clue is 30. Last word in the full title of Cervantes's most famous novel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANCHA



  • The clue is 33. Pigeonry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COTE


    Possible Answer : cote


  • The clue is 34. Halloween-themed hit, with a hint to four squares in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: MONSTERMASH



  • The clue is 36. What the puck is going on?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RINK


    Possible Answer : skating_rink, rink


  • The clue is 37. " … have it your way, then". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORDONT



  • The clue is 38. BeBe's sister, in a gospel duo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CECE



  • The clue is 39. Something "dead" in a haunted corn maze?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: END


    Possible Answer : destruction, end, cease, finish, stop, final_stage, death, conclusion, closing, last, remnant, ending, goal, oddment, terminate, terminal, close, remainder

    Possible Opposite Answer : begin, beginning


  • The clue is 40. ___ powder (manicure type). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIP


    Possible Answer : sink, dip, dim, cutpurse, pickpocket, angle_of_dip, duck, drop, inclination, plunge, magnetic_dip, free_fall, dunk, magnetic_inclination, souse, fall, douse


  • The clue is 43. It comes from the heart. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AORTA


    Possible Answer : aorta


  • The clue is 45. Summer drink made from the fruits of two tropical trees. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: MANGOLEMONADE



  • The clue is 48. Graphic showing the status of a download, say. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: PROGRESSBAR



  • The clue is 50. Like Polish, but not polish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PROPER


    Possible Answer : right, proper

    Possible Opposite Answer : improper


  • The clue is 51. Lionizing lines. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODE


    Possible Answer : ode


  • The clue is 52. General during the Clone Wars. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KENOBI



  • The clue is 54. "Last Christmas" pop duo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WHAM


    Possible Answer : whack, wallop, whop, wham


  • The clue is 55. Marble count for each side in Chinese checkers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEN


    Possible Answer : tenner, 10, ten-spot, decade, X, x, ten


  • The clue is 56. Opposite of a jumbo shake?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TREMOR


    Possible Answer : tremor, shudder, microseism, quake, earth_tremor


  • The clue is 57. Prefix with trust or rust. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANTI


    Possible Answer : anti

    Possible Opposite Answer : pro


  • The clue is 58. Sounds of hesitation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERS


    Possible Answer : atomic_number_68, erbium, Er, emergency_room, ER


  • The clue is 59. Recorded, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONTAPE



  • The clue is 60. Throw hard, in modern slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YEET



Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Quaint store. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHOPPE


  • The clue is 2. Maze runner. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LABRAT


  • The clue is 3. "Mistress of the Dark" in a 1988 film. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELVIRA


  • The clue is 4. "Othello" role. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DESDEMONA


  • The clue is 5. Sound sounds. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: FOGHORNS


    Possible Answer: foghorn, fogsignal

  • The clue is 6. Encouragement to a flamenco performer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLE


  • The clue is 7. Cut finely. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MINCE


    Possible Answer: soften, moderate, mince

  • The clue is 8. Civil rights leader Medgar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EVERS


    Possible Answer: Medgar_Wiley_Evers, Medgar_Evers, Evers

  • The clue is 9. Campbell of horror film fame. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEVE


    Possible Answer: neve

  • The clue is 10. Just terrible, in slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRASH


    Possible Answer: tear_apart, applesauce, pan, folderol, Methedrine, scum, rubbish, scrap, shabu, codswallop, trash, glass, methamphetamine, wish-wash, junk, methamphetamine_hydrochloride, chalk, meth, ice, chicken_feed, deoxyephedrine, trumpery, tripe, crank

  • The clue is 11. One of the original five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: BABERUTH


  • The clue is 12. "Yes, that's abundantly clear". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICANSEE


  • The clue is 13. Source of refreshments on a train to London. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: TEATROLLEY


  • The clue is 21. Financial institution with A.T.M.s known as "Green Machines". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TDBANK


  • The clue is 23. Fellow presenter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COHOST


  • The clue is 25. Art knife brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: XACTO


  • The clue is 30. Paintings in the "Water Lilies" series, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MONETS


    Possible Answer: Monet, Claude_Monet

  • The clue is 31. Dating app for queer women. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HER


  • The clue is 32. Elizabeth of cosmetics. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARDEN


  • The clue is 33. Openness. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CANDOR


    Possible Answer: candor, candour, fair-mindedness, forthrightness, directness, candidness, frankness, fairness

    Possible Opposite Answer : unfairness

  • The clue is 34. Certain edible seedlings. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: MICROGREENS


  • The clue is 35. Khan tract?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: MONGOLEMPIRE


  • The clue is 36. Keep in stock, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REORDER


    Possible Answer: reorder

  • The clue is 38. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" author. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAPOTE


    Possible Answer: hooded_cloak, capote, hooded_coat

  • The clue is 40. "Apollo and ___" (Bernini masterpiece). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DAPHNE


    Possible Answer: daphne, Daphne

  • The clue is 41. Kick around some concepts. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDEATE


    Possible Answer: envisage, ideate, conceive_of, imagine

  • The clue is 42. Aspiring driver's need. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PERMIT


    Possible Answer: permit, countenance, tolerate, licence, Trachinotus_falcatus, allow, let, permission, license

    Possible Opposite Answer : prevent, disallow, forbid

  • The clue is 44. Invite for. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASKTO


  • The clue is 45. Painter whose "Olympia" caused controversy for its depiction of a sex worker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANET


    Possible Answer: Edouard_Manet, Manet

  • The clue is 46. Result of burning sage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AROMA


    Possible Answer: perfume, olfactory_property, scent, odour, aroma, fragrance, odor, smell

  • The clue is 47. "Not happening!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOWAY


  • The clue is 49. 2016 election nickname. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BERN


    Possible Answer: capital_of_Switzerland, Bern, Berne

  • The clue is 53. Catchy song. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BOP


    Possible Answer: bonk, bop, bebop, Federal_Bureau_of_Prisons, BoP, whap, sock, bash, whop

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Friday, July 19, 2024

June 02, 2024 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - June 02, 2024

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is a most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today puzzle:

Across:

  • 1. One way to order coffee: BLACK
  • 6. Nike competitor: ASICS
  • 11. Supporting character in costume?: MASCOT
  • 17. Relieves: SOOTHES
  • 19. Kiwi or cassowary: RATITE
  • 21. VCR medium: TVTAPE
  • 22. "RUFFALO" and "TWAIN"?: QUOTATIONMARKS
  • 24. Make comfier over time, as clothes: WEARIN
  • 25. Receptacle for remains: URN
  • 26. Meat-and-pastry dish: POTPIE
  • 27. Attempt to pull apart: RIPAT
  • 29. Number that looks like 16-Down in binary code: TWO
  • 30. Not eliminated yet: INIT
  • 32. Support for a swing: TEE
  • 33. HARLO and SMAR?: CUTOFFJEANS
  • 36. Drinker's structure made from stacked cans: BEERAMID
  • 39. Famed San Francisco theater, with "the": CASTRO
  • 40. Like loose gemstones: UNSET
  • 41. "Sign me up!": IMIN
  • 42. "___ All That," 2021 rom-com remake: HES
  • 43. Rip-offs at the movies: STUBS
  • 45. Norse goddess of death: HEL
  • 46. LORD and KEMP?: JUMPINGJACKS
  • 51. Camera type, for short: SLR
  • 52. Only: MERE
  • 53. Flavoring for ouzo or sambuca: ANISE
  • 54. Stops: DESISTS
  • 56. Words of decree: ITISSO
  • 58. ___ check: MIC
  • 59. Diego Rivera's "The Allegory of California," for one: MURAL
  • 60. Metal coatings: PATINAS
  • 63. *O'NEIL* and *ROGERS*?: STARBUCKS
  • 66. CEEEEENA and LENNNNNON?: LONGJOHNS
  • 70. Cutting tool with a reinforced spine: BACKSAW
  • 72. ___ fritas (Cuban French fries): PAPAS
  • 73. Cry of surprise upon discovering the culprit: YOU
  • 74. Sole survivor in "Reservoir Dogs": MRPINK
  • 77. Reply to a doubter: YESIDID
  • 79. Baseball award given to Shohei Ohtani in '23: ALMVP
  • 81. Votes of confidence: YEAS
  • 82. Place for a stirrup: EAR
  • 85. WILDERODDENBERRY?: SPLICEDGENES
  • 87. Standard to exceed, metaphorically: BAR
  • 88. Like security systems: ARMED
  • 90. Solar wind particle: ION
  • 91. Glow: AURA
  • 92. Go with the flow: ADAPT
  • 94. Part of a flight in which seatbelts must be worn: ASCENT
  • 96. Portrayer of the show creator in "The Truman Show": EDHARRIS
  • 100. S-O-L-O and L-A-N-G-E?: DASHEDHOPES
  • 102. "Pshaw!": BAH
  • 103. "Great" child detective: NATE
  • 104. When repeated, nickname for Time's 2023 Person of the Year: TAY
  • 105. Younger Jetson kid: ELROY
  • 106. Have the nerve: DARETO
  • 109. Moo goo ___ pan: GAI
  • 110. "Got it now": AHISEE
  • 112. RU$$ELL and BLA$$?: TWODOLLARBILLS
  • 115. ___-than-thou: HOLIER
  • 116. Peaceful: SERENE
  • 117. Set one's sights: TOOKAIM
  • 118. Something found beneath an arch: INSOLE
  • 119. Leaders of the fam, with "the": RENTS
  • 120. "Lovergirl" singer Marie: TEENA

Down:

  • 1. Title spy in a Robert Ludlum series: BOURNE
  • 2. Canadian dollar coin: LOONIE
  • 3. QB stat: Abbr.: ATT
  • 4. Cause to crack: CHAP
  • 5. High-fat weight-loss diet, for short: KETO
  • 6. Golfer Palmer, familiarly: ARNIE
  • 7. "Ditto!": SAME
  • 8. Give ___ go: ITA
  • 9. Wispy cloud: CIRRUS
  • 10. Half of a Caribbean nation: STKITTS
  • 11. Workweek inits.: MTWTF
  • 12. Roman farewell: AVE
  • 13. The "S" of New York City's SIR train line: STATEN
  • 14. Auto refreshes?: CARWASHES
  • 15. Classic novel set in rural Nebraska: OPIONEERS
  • 16. See 29-Across: TEN
  • 17. Kind of kick in football: SQUIB
  • 18. Easy mark: SITTINGDUCK
  • 20. Gamers' games: ESPORTS
  • 23. Subjective piece: OPED
  • 28. Run ___ of: AFOUL
  • 31. Strong poker holding, informally: TRIPS
  • 33. Wine vessels: CASKS
  • 34. Thin sauce: JUS
  • 35. Pope who met with Attila the Hun: STLEO
  • 37. French female friend: AMIE
  • 38. Max's counterpart: MIN
  • 39. Looney Tunes turtle: CECIL
  • 42. Gets to vote: HASASAY
  • 44. Takes along: BRINGS
  • 46. Sticky situations: JAMS
  • 47. Mole or mile: UNIT
  • 48. Glam rock?: MICA
  • 49. Preserves in slices, as meat: JERKS
  • 50. Big name in motor oil: STP
  • 52. Soybean product: MISO
  • 55. First sultan of both Syria and Egypt: SALADIN
  • 57. Cap worn by dervishes: TAJ
  • 59. Person cleaning a horse's stable: MUCKER
  • 61. The weather is a classically bland one: TOPIC
  • 62. Neck and neck: INADEADHEAT
  • 64. Certain baseball stats: RBIS
  • 65. Severe social media punishment: BAN
  • 67. Music for the masses?: HYMN
  • 68. Nine, in Italian: NOVE
  • 69. Has dinner: SUPS
  • 71. Anderson who directed "Asteroid City": WES
  • 72. One in plane clothes: PILOT
  • 74. "That's on me": MYBAD
  • 75. Novel fund-raising idea?: READATHON
  • 76. Glides over the coast, say: PARASAILS
  • 78. Favorably interprets: SPINS
  • 79. Tourist destination in northern India: AGRA
  • 80. Pick up: LEARN
  • 83. Titular character in a Menotti opera: AMAHL
  • 84. Some vacation destinations: RESORTS
  • 86. "Obviously": DUH
  • 88. Did a great job on, in modern slang: ATE
  • 89. What's generated by solar panels: DCPOWER
  • 93. Rehab therapy, informally: PHYSIO
  • 95. Friend of Winnie-the-Pooh: EEYORE
  • 96. Rap's ___ Sweatshirt: EARL
  • 97. Sleeve style with slanted seams: RAGLAN
  • 98. Padova's home: ITALIA
  • 99. Not-so-good vibration?: SEISM
  • 101. Big name in tractors: DEERE
  • 102. Farmers' rolls: BALES
  • 106. "I forbid it": DONT
  • 107. Leisurely gait: TROT
  • 108. Instrument with a vowel-heavy name: OBOE
  • 110. Tuna type: AHI
  • 111. Fish often served with kabayaki sauce: EEL
  • 113. Cubs' home: DEN
  • 114. Nickname for Isaac: IKE
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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026 – LA Times Crossword Answers & Hints

LA Times Crossword – May 14, 2026 (Thursday)

Today’s crossword puzzle is fun and a little tricky.

If you are stuck, don’t worry!
Here you can find the answers and help.

Crossword puzzles help us:
  • Learn new words
  • Improve spelling
  • Think smart

Theme Answer: WOODCUT

Clue: Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
Answer: WOODCUT

Explanation:
A woodcut is a way of printing pictures. The artist carves a design into wood, puts ink on it, and prints it on paper. Today’s puzzle hides types of wood in four rows.
LA Times Crossword – May 14, 2026 (Thursday)



Across Clues


6A. Thurman of “Pretty Lethal”
Answer: UMA
Explanation: Uma Thurman is a famous actress.

13A. Moral principle
Answer: ETHIC
Explanation: An ethic is a rule about what is right or wrong.

14A. “MAS*H” setting, for short
Answer: KOR
Explanation: MASH takes place in Korea (KOR = short form).

15A. “Butterfly Dance” artist
Answer: YANNI
Explanation: Yanni is a music composer.

19A. College where Robert Frost taught English
Answer: AMHERST
Explanation: Robert Frost was a famous poet who taught at Amherst College.

22A. NYC home of Matisse’s “Landscape at Collioure”
Answer: MOMA
Explanation: MoMA is the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

25A. Taylor-Joy of “The Northman”
Answer: ANYA
Explanation: Anya Taylor-Joy is a movie actress.

34A. “Downton Abbey” cook
Answer: DAISY
Explanation: Daisy is a character in the TV show Downton Abbey.

38A. Here, in Honduras
Answer: ACA
Explanation: In Spanish, “aca” means “here.”

41A. Mod About You polish maker
Answer: OPI
Explanation: OPI is a brand that makes nail polish.

42A. Mexican sandwich
Answer: TORTA
Explanation: A torta is a Mexican sandwich.

50A. Electrically adaptable
Answer: AC/DC
Explanation: AC/DC means it can work with both types of electric current.

55A. Sazerac options
Answer: RYES
Explanation: Rye is a type of grain used in drinks.

58A. Abu Dhabi, e.g.
Answer: EMIRATE
Explanation: Abu Dhabi is one of the Emirates in the UAE.

61A. Expanse crossed by Odysseus
Answer: IONIAN SEA
Explanation: In Greek stories, Odysseus crossed the Ionian Sea.

65A. Like van Gogh and Vermeer
Answer: DUTCH
Explanation: Both artists were from the Netherlands (Dutch).

70A. Blades for some Olympians
Answer: EPEES
Explanation: An épée is a type of fencing sword used in the Olympics.

Down Clues


1D. Super Mario Bros. console
Answer: NES
Explanation: NES is a Nintendo gaming system.

2D. Jazzy James
Answer: ETTA
Explanation: Etta James was a famous singer.

3D. Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
Answer: WHAMMY BAR
Explanation: A whammy bar is used on guitars to change sound.

4D. Knights’ neighbors
Answer: BISHOPS
Explanation: In chess, bishops sit next to knights.

5D. Blueprint
Answer: SCHEMA
Explanation: A schema is a plan or design.

9D. Prehistoric supercontinent
Answer: PANGAEA
Explanation: Pangaea was one giant land before continents split.

11D. Moriarty, to Holmes
Answer: ENEMY
Explanation: Moriarty is the enemy of Sherlock Holmes.

18D. Latvian capital
Answer: RIGA
Explanation: Riga is the capital city of Latvia.

36D. Hormel product
Answer: SPAM
Explanation: Spam is a canned meat product.

43D. Elements of a strategy
Answer: TACTICS
Explanation: Tactics are small actions used in a plan.

51D. Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle
Answer: CLOUD
Explanation: Puzzle sky areas are often blue with clouds.

54D. Oscar winner Witherspoon
Answer: REESE
Explanation: Reese Witherspoon is an actress.

60D. Brontë orphan
Answer: EYRE
Explanation: Jane Eyre is a famous novel character.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Today's NYT Mini Crossword December 06, 2025 - Complete Solutions with Smart Hints | 5-Minute Solve

NYT Mini December 06, 2025: Fast Answers, Strategic Hints & Speed-Solving Guide

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 December 06, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, December 06, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 06, 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

  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 52. "That's crazy!"
2 Across 35. Sit, say
3 Across 59. Aussie predator
4 Across 18. Court order
5 Across 44. That stinks!
6 Across 39. Cleanse
7 Across 49. Having a good aura, in slang
8 Across 37. Toiletry kit item
9 Across 36. Many a character on "Breaking Bad"
10 Across 24. Thread organizer

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: "52. "That's crazy!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H________S

Answer:

Click to reveal HOLYSMOKES

2 Across: "35. Sit, say"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R__T

Answer:

Click to reveal REST

3 Across: "59. Aussie predator"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: C__C

Answer:

Click to reveal CROC

4 Across: "18. Court order"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P________E

Answer:

Click to reveal PLEASERISE

5 Across: "44. That stinks!"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O__R

Answer:

Click to reveal ODOR

6 Across: "39. Cleanse"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: D___X

Answer:

Click to reveal DETOX

7 Across: "49. Having a good aura, in slang"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: V___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal VIBEY

8 Across: "37. Toiletry kit item"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: Q__P

Answer:

Click to reveal QTIP

9 Across: "36. Many a character on "Breaking Bad""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: N___O

Answer:

Click to reveal NARCO

10 Across: "24. Thread organizer"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LOOM

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 3. Lead-in to some juicy gossip
2 Down 5. Big Apple cathedral
3 Down 53. Washington and Adams in Chicago: Abbr.
4 Down 23. See 17-Across
5 Down 46. Shark bait
6 Down 54. Wide mouth
7 Down 33. Ratty is one in "The Wind in the Willows"
8 Down 31. Very fast, in a way
9 Down 9. Tennis duo?
10 Down 45. Classic arcade game with a pyramid

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "3. Lead-in to some juicy gossip"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R________T

Answer:

Click to reveal RUMORHASIT

2 Down: "5. Big Apple cathedral"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal STPATS

3 Down: "53. Washington and Adams in Chicago: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal STS

4 Down: "23. See 17-Across"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: B__T

Answer:

Click to reveal BELT

5 Down: "46. Shark bait"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CHUM

6 Down: "54. Wide mouth"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MAW

7 Down: "33. Ratty is one in "The Wind in the Willows""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: W_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal WATERVOLE

8 Down: "31. Very fast, in a way"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: S________C

Answer:

Click to reveal SUPERSONIC

9 Down: "9. Tennis duo?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ENS

10 Down: "45. Classic arcade game with a pyramid"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal QBERT

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 1 minute 3 seconds
Difficulty: Medium

More Puzzle Help

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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.

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

Last Updated: December 06, 2025 at 03:54 AM

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