NYT Mini Answers June 24, 2026 - Trivia Week 4 Special
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 | June 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 | 31. Kind of dairy-free milk developed in the 1990s |
| 2 Across | 15. Symphony site |
| 3 Across | 42. Governor Walz, who ran with Kamala Harris |
| 4 Across | 40. Amps (up) |
| 5 Across | 32. Stubborn beast |
| 6 Across | 65. Citrus-based sauce in Japanese cuisine |
| 7 Across | 25. "I'm at the bakery – what kind of doughnut do you want?" |
| 8 Across | 17. "Sleigh's loaded and ready! How are you feeling, Santa?" |
| 9 Across | 1. Retro kind of hairstyle |
| 10 Across | 10. Article of apparel often worn with sandals |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- August 14 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- Fridays NYT Down Dec 05 Full Vertical
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers September_27
1 Across: "31. Kind of dairy-free milk developed in the 1990s"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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OAT2 Across: "15. Symphony site"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: H__L
Answer:
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HALL3 Across: "42. Governor Walz, who ran with Kamala Harris"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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TIM4 Across: "40. Amps (up)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P__S
Answer:
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PEPS5 Across: "32. Stubborn beast"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: buns
Answer:
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ASS6 Across: "65. Citrus-based sauce in Japanese cuisine"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'U'
- Word pattern: P___U
Answer:
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PONZU7 Across: "25. "I'm at the bakery – what kind of doughnut do you want?""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: G________R
Answer:
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GLAZEDOVER8 Across: "17. "Sleigh's loaded and ready! How are you feeling, Santa?""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: J________R
Answer:
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JOLLYROGER9 Across: "1. Retro kind of hairstyle"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: P___P
Answer:
Click to reveal
PINUP10 Across: "10. Article of apparel often worn with sandals"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T__A
Answer:
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TOGADown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 61. One who's yukking it up |
| 2 Down | 53. One in a Himalayan herd |
| 3 Down | 51. Dark yellowish-green |
| 4 Down | 12. A satisfying meal, informally |
| 5 Down | 7. ___ cum laude |
| 6 Down | 37. Makes aware (of) |
| 7 Down | 44. Goals for boxers, in brief |
| 8 Down | 9. Camera type, for short |
| 9 Down | 50. Like a commanding lead? |
| 10 Down | 4. Link letters |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- NYT Down Crossword September 27 2025
- August 14 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 25 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "61. One who's yukking it up"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'M'
- Another word like this: gammon
Answer:
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HAM2 Down: "53. One in a Himalayan herd"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'K'
- Another word like this: gab
Answer:
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YAK3 Down: "51. Dark yellowish-green"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O___E
Answer:
Click to reveal
OLIVE4 Down: "12. A satisfying meal, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: G______S
Answer:
Click to reveal
GOODEATS5 Down: "7. ___ cum laude"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M___A
Answer:
Click to reveal
MAGNA6 Down: "37. Makes aware (of)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 8 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A______S
Answer:
Click to reveal
APPRISES7 Down: "44. Goals for boxers, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: KO
Answer:
Click to reveal
KOS8 Down: "9. Camera type, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
SLR9 Down: "50. Like a commanding lead?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: B___Y
Answer:
Click to reveal
BOSSY10 Down: "4. Link letters"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'L'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
URLHow 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.
