NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 July 10, 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 | July 10, 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 | 44. Semi segments |
| 2 Across | 43. Virginia Woolf's "___ Dalloway" |
| 3 Across | 18. Source of the Coneheads, in brief |
| 4 Across | 53. Mint |
| 5 Across | 40. Class act? |
| 6 Across | 29. Wills |
| 7 Across | 28. Nimble |
| 8 Across | 50. Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen |
| 9 Across | 37. Boost |
| 10 Across | 60. Just beat |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- July 18 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 24 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "44. Semi segments"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C__S
Answer:
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CABS2 Across: "43. Virginia Woolf's "___ Dalloway""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: Mrs.
Answer:
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MRS3 Across: "18. Source of the Coneheads, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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SNL4 Across: "53. Mint"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'W'
- Another word like this: freshly
Answer:
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NEW5 Across: "40. Class act?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T__T
Answer:
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TEST6 Across: "29. Wills"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O_____S
Answer:
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ORDAINS7 Across: "28. Nimble"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: D__T
Answer:
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DEFT8 Across: "50. Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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OLE9 Across: "37. Boost"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E_____E
Answer:
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ENHANCE10 Across: "60. Just beat"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: E___D
Answer:
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EDGEDDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 12. Relatives of sloths |
| 2 Down | 56. H.S.-level exam |
| 3 Down | 42. "___ Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" (viral video from 2005) |
| 4 Down | 22. Branzino, by another name |
| 5 Down | 7. "Enough!" |
| 6 Down | 5. Short Instagram video |
| 7 Down | 49. Coat material |
| 8 Down | 34. "___ Boot" |
| 9 Down | 2. In tandem |
| 10 Down | 46. Quite the |
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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- NYT Across Clues Answers October 30
- NYT Down Today December 01 2025
1 Down: "12. Relatives of sloths"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A_______S
Answer:
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ANTEATERS2 Down: "56. H.S.-level exam"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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GED3 Down: "42. "___ Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" (viral video from 2005)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T____E
Answer:
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THEYRE4 Down: "22. Branzino, by another name"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S_____S
Answer:
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SEABASS5 Down: "7. "Enough!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N____E
Answer:
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NOMORE6 Down: "5. Short Instagram video"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: R__L
Answer:
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REEL7 Down: "49. Coat material"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: T___D
Answer:
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TWEED8 Down: "34. "___ Boot""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: hyrax
Answer:
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DAS9 Down: "2. In tandem"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A___E
Answer:
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ASONE10 Down: "46. Quite the"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S__E
Answer:
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SOMEHow 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: | Normal |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 2
When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?
The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?
No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?
Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?
Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
