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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Thursday August 08, 2024 NYT Crossword Answers

Thursday August 08, 2024 - NYT Crossword Clues Answers 

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is one of the most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today's puzzle

Thursday August 08, 2024 NYT Crossword Answers

Break down the NYT Crosswords: August 08, 2024

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

Across Clues and Answers:

  • 1. Catherine ___, last wife of King Henry VIII - Show Answer

    PARR

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: parr, Catherine_Parr, Parr


  • 5. Basic level of a popular ridesharing app - Show Answer

    UBERX

    (5 letters)


  • 10. Part of a routine - Show Answer

    JOKE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: jest, laugh, put-on, gag, antic, prank, joke, caper, trick, jape, jocularity


  • 14. Orchestra tuner - Show Answer

    OBOE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: hautbois, oboe, hautboy


  • 15. "You can't make me!" - Show Answer

    NEVER

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: never, ne'er

    Antonyms: ever


  • 16. Dry - Show Answer

    ARID

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: desiccate, desiccated, arid, waterless


  • 17. Mixed drink with an alliterative name - Show Answer

    SCOTCHANDSODA

    (13 letters)


  • 19. Fuse by heat - Show Answer

    WELD

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: dyer's_mignonette, Reseda_luteola, weld, Theodore_Dwight_Weld, dyer's_rocket, Weld


  • 20. Bad weather forecast, informally - Show Answer

    TSTORMS

    (7 letters)


  • 21. Preceder of the Three Kingdoms in Chinese history - Show Answer

    HANDYNASTY

    (10 letters)


  • 23. Slightest idea - Show Answer

    CLUE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: hint, cue, clew, clue


  • 24. "The Lucy-___ Comedy Hour" (classic TV release) - Show Answer

    DESI

    (4 letters)


  • 25. Tons - Show Answer

    SCADS

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: loads, scads, gobs, dozens, stacks, tons, rafts, scad, scores, heaps, piles, oodles, lots, lashings, slews, wads


  • 27. Kind of school - Show Answer

    MED

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: Master_of_Education, MEd


  • 28. Sudden inspirations? - Show Answer

    GASPS

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: pant, gasp, heave, puff


  • 33. He asked Bud "Who's on first?" - Show Answer

    LOU

    (3 letters)


  • 34. Cry of terrier? - Show Answer

    ARF

    (3 letters)


  • 35. Response to an anticlimactic reveal - Show Answer

    OHTHAT

    (6 letters)


  • 36. "It's not as simple as it sounds" - Show Answer

    EASIERSAIDTHANDONE

    (18 letters)


  • 40. Forever, poetically - Show Answer

    ETERNE

    (6 letters)


  • 41. A carved one hangs in the chamber of the Massachusetts House of Representatives - Show Answer

    COD

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: put_one_across, bait, pod, collect, ride, cash_on_delivery, dupe, put_one_over, gull, take_in, befool, rally, twit, cod, COD, rag, C.O.D., fool, seedcase, put_on, tantalise, codfish, tantalize, tease, slang, razz, taunt


  • 42. Itty-bitty - Show Answer

    WEE

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: pee, pee-pee, weensy, teentsy, itsy-bitsy, teensy-weensy, bitty, puddle, itty-bitty, urinate, take_a_leak, pass_water, spend_a_penny, bittie, micturate, weeny, teensy, piddle, make, wee, relieve_oneself, teeny-weeny, teeny, make_water, wee-wee, piss


  • 43. Galileo, by birth - Show Answer

    PISAN

    (5 letters)


  • 44. Name spelled out in "The Alphabet Song" - Show Answer

    STU

    (3 letters)


  • 45. Immune system agent - Show Answer

    TCELL

    (5 letters)


  • 47. Golden rule preposition - Show Answer

    UNTO

    (4 letters)


  • 49. Arctic food fish - Show Answer

    CHAR

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: coal, sear, cleaning_woman, charwoman, cleaning_lady, blacken, char, scorch, charr, woman


  • 50. Ornate lighting fixture - Show Answer

    CHANDELIER

    (10 letters)

    Synonyms: pendant, chandelier, pendent


  • 54. Sours - Show Answer

    GOESBAD

    (7 letters)


  • 57. Setting for the FIFA World Cups of 2002 and 2022 - Show Answer

    ASIA

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: Asia


  • 58. Part of a clock depicted four times in this puzzle? - Show Answer

    MINUTEHAND

    (10 letters)


  • 60. Darkness - Show Answer

    MURK

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: murk, fogginess, fog, murkiness


  • 61. It happens - Show Answer

    EVENT

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: effect, issue, event, upshot, consequence, outcome, result, case


  • 62. Jazz singer Jones - Show Answer

    ETTA

    (4 letters)


  • 63. Weapon that shares an etymology with "spade" and "spatula" - Show Answer

    EPEE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: epee


  • 64. Company with a purple heart in its logo - Show Answer

    AETNA

    (5 letters)


  • 65. Ricotta ingredient - Show Answer

    WHEY

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: milk_whey, whey


Down Clues and Answers:

  • 1. Thread component - Show Answer

    POST

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: carry, situation, stake, spot, Emily_Post, position, place, postal_service, post, office, C._W._Post, brand, station, Wiley_Post, put_up, billet, send, mail_service, Post, Charles_William_Post, Emily_Price_Post, military_post, mail, berth


  • 2. Fundamentals - Show Answer

    ABCS

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: first_principle, ABCs, rudiment, ABC's, alphabet, first_rudiment, ABC


  • 3. Fundamental issues - Show Answer

    ROOTCAUSES

    (10 letters)


  • 4. Like old chestnuts - Show Answer

    RETOLD

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: retell, repeat, restate, ingeminate, recite, fictionalise, reiterate, iterate, fictionalize


  • 5. "Let go, you brute!" - Show Answer

    UNHANDME

    (8 letters)


  • 6. Porgy's partner - Show Answer

    BESS

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: make_up, be, comprise, follow, constitute, equal, live, beryllium, glucinium, represent, embody, personify, atomic_number_4, cost, exist, Be

    Antonyms: differ


  • 7. ___ Morales, former president of Bolivia - Show Answer

    EVO

    (3 letters)


  • 8. Bad way to get caught - Show Answer

    REDHANDED

    (9 letters)


  • 9. Revealing images - Show Answer

    XRAYS

    (5 letters)


  • 10. First nonhuman species encountered in the "Star Wars" franchise - Show Answer

    JAWA

    (4 letters)


  • 11. Valuable deposits - Show Answer

    ORES

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: ore


  • 12. Bagpiper's garb - Show Answer

    KILT

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: kilt


  • 13. Circular current - Show Answer

    EDDY

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: whirlpool, Eddy, purl, swirl, eddy, twist, Mary_Baker_Eddy, Mary_Morse_Baker_Eddy, whirl


  • 18. French vineyards - Show Answer

    CRUS

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: crus


  • 22. Ill-advised time for an ocean swim - Show Answer

    NIGHT

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: dark, nighttime, night, Nox, Night

    Antonyms: day


  • 24. Actual - Show Answer

    DEFACTO

    (7 letters)


  • 25. "Don't give up on your dreams. ___ longer" (quip) - Show Answer

    SLEEP

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: log_Z's, slumber, eternal_sleep, rest, kip, quietus, nap, eternal_rest, sopor, sleep, catch_some_Z's

    Antonyms: wake


  • 26. Raccoon relative - Show Answer

    COATI

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: Nasua_narica, coon_cat, coati-mondi, coati, coati-mundi


  • 27. ___ Butterworth's - Show Answer

    MRS

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: Mr., Mrs, Mrs., Mister, Mr


  • 29. Within reach - Show Answer

    ATHAND

    (6 letters)


  • 30. Hybrid fixture with a tub and nozzle - Show Answer

    SHOWERBATH

    (10 letters)


  • 31. Group of experts - Show Answer

    PANEL

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: impanel, control_panel, dialog_box, board, venire, control_board, empanel, panel, jury, gore, instrument_panel


  • 32. What many tins are made of, despite their name - Show Answer

    STEEL

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: sword, brand, steel, blade, nerve


  • 34. Equal - Show Answer

    ARE

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: make_up, are, be, comprise, follow, constitute, equal, live, represent, embody, personify, cost, exist, ar

    Antonyms: differ


  • 35. Like most primes - Show Answer

    ODD

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: odd, remaining, curious, rummy, unexpended, uneven, unmated, peculiar, unpaired, leftover, left_over, left, funny, queer, rum, unmatched, singular

    Antonyms: even


  • 37. ___ Aldridge, early Black American playwright - Show Answer

    IRA

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: ira, Provisional_IRA, Irish_Republican_Army, IRA, individual_retirement_account, wrath, anger, Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army, Provos, ire


  • 38. The blahs - Show Answer

    ENNUI

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: tedium, boredom, ennui


  • 39. The vowels not seen in "bad debt," ironically - Show Answer

    IOU

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: IOU


  • 44. Try hard - Show Answer

    STRIVE

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: endeavour, reach, endeavor, strive, strain


  • 45. Proverbs pronoun - Show Answer

    THEE

    (4 letters)


  • 46. Vegan cheese ingredient, often - Show Answer

    CASHEW

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: cashew, Anacardium_occidentale, cashew_nut, cashew_tree


  • 48. Site of a Herculean labor - Show Answer

    NEMEA

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: Nemea


  • 49. Terra ___ - Show Answer

    COTTA

    (5 letters)


  • 50. Turned out - Show Answer

    CAME

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: get_along, hail, derive, number, descend, make_out, follow, fare, get, total, amount, come_in, add_up, occur, do, come_up, fall, come, arrive, issue_forth

    Antonyms: leave, go


  • 51. Robber's order - Show Answer

    HANDSUP

    (7 letters)


  • 52. Where drinks are toasted with "Sláinte!" - Show Answer

    EIRE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: Republic_of_Ireland, Ireland, Eire, Irish_Republic


  • 53. The Dead Sea is one, technically - Show Answer

    LAKE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: lake


  • 54. Tim of "Project Runway" - Show Answer

    GUNN

    (4 letters)


  • 55. Dealer's request - Show Answer

    ANTE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: ante


  • 56. Its 80-year anniversary was observed in June of 2024 - Show Answer

    DDAY

    (4 letters)


  • 59. Zero preceder - Show Answer

    NET

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: profit, last, mesh, lucre, web, earnings, sack, meshing, sack_up, profits, clear, cyberspace, final, internet, nett, net_income, network, net, net_profit, meshwork

    Antonyms: gross


Sunday, January 18, 2026

Trivia Week 3 January 18, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Trivia Week 3 Manual for NYT Mini January 18, 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

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for January 18, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, January 18, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date January 18, 2026
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

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

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

  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 85. Quarrels
2 Across 27. Make a choice
3 Across 31. Text that says "Congratulations! You've won a MacBook Pro," probably
4 Across 110. "Roger that!"
5 Across 19. Total
6 Across 108. Oodles
7 Across 86. Itty-bitty
8 Across 87. Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting"
9 Across 76. Wii remote batteries
10 Across 33. Prepare for a mechanic's certification exam?

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: "85. Quarrels"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SPATS


2 Across: "27. Make a choice"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Another word like this: choose

Answer:

Click to reveal OPT


3 Across: "31. Text that says "Congratulations! You've won a MacBook Pro," probably"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SCAM


4 Across: "110. "Roger that!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal YEP


5 Across: "19. Total"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E____E

Answer:

Click to reveal ENTIRE


6 Across: "108. Oodles"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal GOBS


7 Across: "86. Itty-bitty"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal WEE


8 Across: "87. Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: B____I

Answer:

Click to reveal BONSAI


9 Across: "76. Wii remote batteries"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AAS


10 Across: "33. Prepare for a mechanic's certification exam?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 15 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R_____________E

Answer:

Click to reveal REVIEWTHEENGINE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 121. Leave speechless
2 Down 56. "In that case ..."
3 Down 83. BĂŞte ___
4 Down 6. Bad thing not to get (especially at the office?)
5 Down 36. What a bad student might play
6 Down 47. Part of a bedtime routine
7 Down 93. Candies that crack with a crunch
8 Down 80. Padmé Amidala's home planet in "Star Wars"
9 Down 90. Trees with heart-shaped leaves
10 Down 101. Prettifies

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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


1 Down: "121. Leave speechless"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AWE


2 Down: "56. "In that case ...""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IFSO


3 Down: "83. BĂŞte ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NOIRE


4 Down: "6. Bad thing not to get (especially at the office?)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MEMO


5 Down: "36. What a bad student might play"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal HOOKY


6 Down: "47. Part of a bedtime routine"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal STORY


7 Down: "93. Candies that crack with a crunch"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TOFFEES


8 Down: "80. Padmé Amidala's home planet in "Star Wars""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NABOO


9 Down: "90. Trees with heart-shaped leaves"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal REDBUDS


10 Down: "101. Prettifies"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ADORNS

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: Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 3?

No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?

Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.


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Friday, August 9, 2024

Saturday, January 16, 1999 NYT crosswords clues with answers hints

Saturday, January 16, 1999 | NYT crossword clues answers - Blogs

The Crossword hints blog is an one of the most popular crossword clue puzzles with answers solver. Here are the clues and answers for today nyt puzzle.

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 16, 1999

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

Across Clues and Answers:

Down Clues and Answers: