XWordHint Times Crossword Complete Solution: July 09, 2025
Our expert breakdown helps you solve the July 09 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.
Across Clues and Answers (39)
Clue #1: 1. Top dog?
Clue #2: 5. Top hat?
Clue #3: 8. Top gun?
Clue #4: 14. Olympic event in which athletes wear masks
Clue #5: 15. Balmy time in Bordeaux
Clue #6: 16. Squids' kin
Clue #7: 17. Marilyn Monroe used eyeliner to darken the one on her cheek
Clue #8: 18. Late actor Kilmer
Clue #9: 19. Be off the mark
Clue #10: 20. Number with 12 zeros in the U.S. but 18 zeros in other parts of the world
Clue #11: 23. Cotillion V.I.P.
Clue #12: 24. Top 10 song
Antonyms: miss
Clue #13: 25. Auntie ___ (food court chain)
Clue #14: 27. Who, What or I Don't Know, to Abbott and Costello
Clue #15: 31. Popular digital wallet service
Clue #16: 35. Non-Rx
Clue #17: 36. Dance instruction
Clue #18: 38. Jason of "How I Met Your Mother"
Clue #19: 39. One wearing a djellaba robe, typically
Clue #20: 41. Outer boundaries, as where this puzzle's theme answers are located
Clue #21: 44. Hospital fluids
Clue #22: 45. Pat ___, three-time N.B.A. Coach of the Year
Clue #23: 47. Bit of litter by a theater
Clue #24: 49. It may be picked by the picky
Clue #25: 50. Kind of Emmy
Antonyms: night
Clue #26: 53. Last Supper guest
Clue #27: 55. One end of a battery
Antonyms: cathode
Clue #28: 57. State animal of Utah
Clue #29: 58. Ryder Cup org.
Clue #30: 61. Famous misquote of a James Cagney line from the 1932 film "Taxi!"
Clue #31: 66. Beyond belief
Antonyms: natural, real
Clue #32: 68. Hunk
Clue #33: 69. ___ land
Clue #34: 70. Repeated sounds in "Hey Jude"
Clue #35: 71. From ___ Z
Clue #36: 72. Many moons
Antonyms: rejuvenate
Clue #37: 73. Bottom feeder?
Clue #38: 74. Bottom line?
Clue #39: 75. Bottom dollar?
Across Clues and Answers (39)
Clue #1: 1. Side note?
Clue #2: 2. Agreed-___
Clue #3: 3. Prefix with communication
Clue #4: 4. Grow choppers
Clue #5: 5. Get off the ground?
Clue #6: 6. Stressed type: Abbr.
Clue #7: 7. Singer Reese
Clue #8: 8. California college where the writer David Foster Wallace taught English
Clue #9: 9. Unfriendly quality
Clue #10: 10. Ave. crossers
Clue #11: 11. Lowly sort
Clue #12: 12. Redheaded boy of 1960s TV
Clue #13: 13. Side arm?
Clue #14: 21. Parts of eyeglass frames
Clue #15: 22. First magazine to feature Steve Jobs on its cover (October 1981)
Clue #16: 26. Elvis's "___ Not You"
Clue #17: 27. Side plank?
Antonyms: get_off
Clue #18: 28. Parts of hearts
Clue #19: 29. Like snakes
Clue #20: 30. Mustachioed "Simpsons" character
Clue #21: 32. 007, for one
Clue #22: 33. Jeopardy
Clue #23: 34. Side dish?
Clue #24: 37. Family-friendly ratings
Clue #25: 40. Onetime alternative to VHS
Clue #26: 42. Gate info
Clue #27: 43. Comic book hero whose secret identity is Conner Kent
Clue #28: 46. Symbol of contrasting principles
Clue #29: 48. Get out of the starting gate fast
Antonyms: unbolt
Clue #30: 51. Bread
Clue #31: 52. End of a professor's address
Clue #32: 54. 1970s space station
Clue #33: 56. "J. ___" (2011 Clint Eastwood biopic)
Clue #34: 58. Side kick?
Clue #35: 59. Growl
Clue #36: 60. River under the Ponte Vecchio
Clue #37: 62. Itty bit
Clue #38: 63. Prego rival
Clue #39: 64. Guinness of "Star Wars"
Clue #40: 65. Side job?
Clue #41: 67. French 101 word that sounds like a letter of the alphabet
Expert Solving Strategies
- Look for fill-in-the-blank clues first (they're often easiest)
- Watch for question marks indicating wordplay
- Check vowel patterns in partially solved words
Related Search Terms
Thursday, November 7, 2024
27393 Thu Nov 07, 2024 NYT by Joe Deeney
Across Clues :
1. Not quite burnt, say, 4. "The Joy of ___" ("The Simpsons" episode about a cult), 8. Not genuine, 14. Subject of many a grainy video, 15. Dungeons & Dragons beast, 16. Made do?, 17. Developer's purchase, 18. Fills in with the latest, 20. "Fannn-tastic!", 22. Yesterday, in Spanish, 23. Et ___, 24. Lilliputian, 26. They might clash on a star-studded team, 30. Petty complaint, 32. Gochujang paste or hoisin sauce, 35. Genius Bar staffer, perhaps, 38. Mario Kart character with a pink outfit and a mushroom cap, 39. Encyclopedia division: Abbr., 40. Given name of baseball's Ozzie Smith, 42. Body shop offering, 43. Greek language?, 45. Deep cuts, 47. Home to the Van Gogh Museum, 49. Meet up with, 50. Will of "The Waltons", 51. Thornfield Hall governess, 53. Place for a Lady chapel, 56. No challenge, 59. "Hold your head high!", 61. Result in a photo finish, 65. Banking giant based in 47-Across, 66. "Likewise", 67. Touched down, 68. San Antonio-to-Dallas dir., 69. Shaky start?, 70. ___ deal, 71. Carol contraction
Down Clues :
1. Midwest city known as the "Capital of Route 66", 2. On the bad side (of), 3. Freedom, per Janis Joplin, 4. Stylish Miami neighborhood, in brief, 5. Everglades hunter, 6. Rave party?, 7. Pink-colored euro banknote, 8. Online shop for some vintage items, 9. Got up, 10. Topping-laden pizza variety, 11. Sight in Congo's Virunga National Park, 12. ___ shot, 13. Debut character for Zadie Smith?, 19. "I Will Survive" Grammy winner, 21. Gaming console that preceded the Switch, 25. Totally unacceptable, 27. Not beat around the bush, 28. How ballerinas often dance, 29. Cooks, as tomatoes, 31. Frequently recurring theme, 33. "Rats!", 34. Noodle nuggets, 35. Drip source in an E.R., 36. Crooner Mel, 37. Beta tester, e.g., 41. One might require a higher prescription, 44. Grid components, 46. Prepare, as scallops, 48. Claymation character of old "S.N.L.", 52. Chilling, 54. Like the majority of Egyptians, 55. Crimped parts of ravioli, 57. Subject of the obsolete "plum pudding model", 58. "Beat it!", 60. Org. with a white rabbit in its logo, 61. Not trans, 62. Written homage, 63. L'état, à Louis XIV, 64. 2020 #1 hit for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion
Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 07, 2024
Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.
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Across Clues with Answers:
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The clue is 1. Not quite burnt, say. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TAN
Possible Answer : tangent, topaz, suntan, sunburn, burn, tan, bronze
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The clue is 4. "The Joy of ___" ("The Simpsons" episode about a cult). Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: SECT
Possible Answer : sect, faction, religious_order, religious_sect
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The clue is 8. Not genuine. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: ERSATZ
Possible Answer : ersatz, substitute
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The clue is 14. Subject of many a grainy video. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: UFO
Possible Answer : unidentified_flying_object, UFO, flying_saucer
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The clue is 15. Dungeons & Dragons beast. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: OGRE
Possible Answer : demon, devil, monster, fiend, ogre
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The clue is 16. Made do?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: TOUPEE
Possible Answer : toupe, toupee
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The clue is 17. Developer's purchase. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: LOT
Possible Answer : distribute, quite_a_little, pot, Lot, wad, fortune, bunch, great_deal, good_deal, circle, draw, dish_out, raft, portion, hatful, luck, mickle, allot, passel, deal, lot, slew, parcel_out, stack, batch, heap, destiny, mass, mess, plenty, flock, muckle, set, mountain, spate, fate, caboodle, dispense, shell_out, mete_out, band, sight, mint, circumstances, dole_out, deal_out, administer, pile, tidy_sum, peck
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The clue is 18. Fills in with the latest. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)
The answer: BRINGSUPTOSPEED
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The clue is 20. "Fannn-tastic!". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: SUHWEET
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The clue is 22. Yesterday, in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: AYER
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The clue is 23. Et ___. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ALII
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The clue is 24. Lilliputian. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: TINY
Possible Answer : tiny, diminutive, bantam, flyspeck, midget, lilliputian, petite
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The clue is 26. They might clash on a star-studded team. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EGOS
Possible Answer : ego, egotism, self, self-importance
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The clue is 30. Petty complaint. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: NIT
Possible Answer : nit
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The clue is 32. Gochujang paste or hoisin sauce. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: CONDIMENT
Possible Answer : condiment
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The clue is 35. Genius Bar staffer, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: ITGURU
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The clue is 38. Mario Kart character with a pink outfit and a mushroom cap. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: TOADETTE
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The clue is 39. Encyclopedia division: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: VOL
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The clue is 40. Given name of baseball's Ozzie Smith. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: OSBORNE
Possible Answer : John_James_Osborne, Osborne, John_Osborne
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The clue is 42. Body shop offering. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TOW
Possible Answer : tow, towage
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The clue is 43. Greek language?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)
The answer: BROSPEAK
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The clue is 45. Deep cuts. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: GASHES
Possible Answer : gash, cut, slash, slice
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The clue is 47. Home to the Van Gogh Museum. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)
The answer: AMSTERDAM
Possible Answer : capital_of_The_Netherlands, Dutch_capital, Amsterdam
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The clue is 49. Meet up with. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: SEE
Possible Answer : take_in, determine, picture, see, learn, catch, insure, view, meet, run_across, consider, find, realize, date, run_into, check, fancy, witness, experience, interpret, find_out, visualise, pick_up, get_a_line, discover, reckon, project, construe, examine, watch, encounter, see_to_it, figure, understand, look, regard, escort, ascertain, image, visualize, hear, get_wind, ensure, visit, take_care, realise, assure, go_steady, go_out, control, get_word, come_across, envision, go_through, attend
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The clue is 50. Will of "The Waltons". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: GEER
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The clue is 51. Thornfield Hall governess. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EYRE
Possible Answer : Eyre, Lake_Eyre
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The clue is 53. Place for a Lady chapel. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: APSE
Possible Answer : apse, apsis
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The clue is 56. No challenge. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: EASY
Possible Answer : well-heeled, tardily, easy, sluttish, well-to-do, promiscuous, wanton, soft, well-fixed, prosperous, leisurely, well-situated, slow, easygoing, gentle, loose, well-off, easily, comfortable, light, slowly
Possible Opposite Answer : uneasy, quickly, difficult
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The clue is 59. "Hold your head high!". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: BEPROUD
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The clue is 61. Result in a photo finish. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (17 letters)
The answer: COMEDOWNTOTHEWIRE
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The clue is 65. Banking giant based in 47-Across. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ING
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The clue is 66. "Likewise". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: IDOTOO
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The clue is 67. Touched down. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ALIT
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The clue is 68. San Antonio-to-Dallas dir.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: NNE
Possible Answer : north_northeast, NNE, nor'-nor'-east
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The clue is 69. Shaky start?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: SEISMO
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The clue is 70. ___ deal. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: PLEA
Possible Answer : plea, supplication
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The clue is 71. Carol contraction. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TIS
Possible Answer : ti, Cordyline_terminalis, te, titanium, atomic_number_22, si, Ti
Down Clues and Answers:
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The clue is 1. Midwest city known as the "Capital of Route 66". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: TULSA
Possible Answer: Tulsa
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The clue is 2. On the bad side (of). Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: AFOUL
Possible Answer: fouled, afoul, foul
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The clue is 3. Freedom, per Janis Joplin. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (17 letters)
The answer: NOTHINGLEFTTOLOSE
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The clue is 4. Stylish Miami neighborhood, in brief. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: SOBE
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The clue is 5. Everglades hunter. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: EGRET
Possible Answer: egret
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The clue is 6. Rave party?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: CRITIC
Possible Answer: critic
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The clue is 7. Pink-colored euro banknote. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TEN
Possible Answer: x, X, tenner, decade, ten, 10, ten-spot
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The clue is 8. Online shop for some vintage items. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ETSY
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The clue is 9. Got up. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ROSE
Possible Answer: pink_wine, jump, arise, rosaceous, lift, roseate, wax, rise_up, spring_up, mount, rose, uprise, turn_out, climb_up, ascend, prove, originate, rebel, develop, rose_wine, grow, go_up, blush_wine, rosiness, rise, rear, stand_up, get_up, heighten, climb, surface, resurrect, rosebush, move_up, come_up
Possible Opposite Answer : turn_in, wane, sit_down, go_to_bed, fall, set
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The clue is 10. Topping-laden pizza variety. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: SUPREME
Possible Answer: supreme, sovereign
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The clue is 11. Sight in Congo's Virunga National Park. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: APE
Possible Answer: ape, aper, imitator, copycat, caricature, anthropoid, emulator
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The clue is 12. ___ shot. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: TEE
Possible Answer: teeing_ground, tee, golf_tee, tee_up, football_tee
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The clue is 13. Debut character for Zadie Smith?. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ZED
Possible Answer: izzard, zee, z, ezed, Z, zed
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The clue is 19. "I Will Survive" Grammy winner. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: GAYNOR
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The clue is 21. Gaming console that preceded the Switch. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: WIIU
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The clue is 25. Totally unacceptable. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: NOTOKAY
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The clue is 27. Not beat around the bush. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (18 letters)
The answer: GETRIGHTTOTHEPOINT
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The clue is 28. How ballerinas often dance. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: ONTOE
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The clue is 29. Cooks, as tomatoes. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: STEWS
Possible Answer: grizzle, swither, brood, stew, fret, grudge, sweat, lather
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The clue is 31. Frequently recurring theme. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: TROPE
Possible Answer: figure_of_speech, trope, figure, image
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The clue is 33. "Rats!". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: DANG
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The clue is 34. Noodle nuggets. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: IDEAS
Possible Answer: approximation, mind, melodic_theme, theme, estimation, musical_theme, estimate, idea, thought
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The clue is 35. Drip source in an E.R.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: IVBAG
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The clue is 36. Crooner Mel. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: TORME
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The clue is 37. Beta tester, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: USER
Possible Answer: substance_abuser, user, exploiter, drug_user
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The clue is 41. One might require a higher prescription. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: BADEYE
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The clue is 44. Grid components. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)
The answer: STREETS
Possible Answer: street
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The clue is 46. Prepare, as scallops. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: SEAR
Possible Answer: shrivelled, blacken, withered, shriveled, singe, char, dried-up, scorch, sere, sear, parch
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The clue is 48. Claymation character of old "S.N.L.". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)
The answer: MRBILL
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The clue is 52. Chilling. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: EERIE
Possible Answer: eery, eerie
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The clue is 54. Like the majority of Egyptians. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: SUNNI
Possible Answer: Sunni_Muslim, Sunni_Islam, Sunnite, Sunni
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The clue is 55. Crimped parts of ravioli. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)
The answer: EDGES
Possible Answer: bound, adjoin, abut, march, border, butt_on, inch, edge, boundary, butt_against, butt, sharpness
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The clue is 57. Subject of the obsolete "plum pudding model". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: ATOM
Possible Answer: mote, speck, atom, corpuscle, molecule, particle
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The clue is 58. "Beat it!". Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: SHOO
Possible Answer: shoo_away, shoo, shoo_off
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The clue is 60. Org. with a white rabbit in its logo. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)
The answer: PETA
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The clue is 61. Not trans. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: CIS
Possible Answer: Ci, curie, CIS, Commonwealth_of_Independent_States
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The clue is 62. Written homage. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: ODE
Possible Answer: ode
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The clue is 63. L'état, à Louis XIV. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: MOI
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The clue is 64. 2020 #1 hit for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Can you find the Answer?
Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)
The answer: WAP
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 June 02, 2026 - Solved
NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 1 June 02, 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!
Popular Puzzles: July 08 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 11 | November 12 2021 NYT Clues Solutions |
About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 02, 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.
| 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
- 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 | 21. "It's legit!" |
| 2 Across | 51. Baton Rouge sch. |
| 3 Across | 63. See 56-Across |
| 4 Across | 47. It might say "Home Sweet Home" |
| 5 Across | 25. Gets a pooch to attack |
| 6 Across | 67. Bad forecast for a parade |
| 7 Across | 68. Ivy in Philadelphia, familiarly |
| 8 Across | 33. One who might call you out if you get home late? |
| 9 Across | 24. One with special access, in brief |
| 10 Across | 42. Part of a shoe or many a bra |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- November 12 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- August 21 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 11
1 Across: "21. "It's legit!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: F_____L
Answer:
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FORREAL2 Across: "51. Baton Rouge sch."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'U'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
Click to reveal
LSU3 Across: "63. See 56-Across"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: A________E
Answer:
Click to reveal
APPRECIATE4 Across: "47. It might say "Home Sweet Home""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: tangle
Answer:
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MAT5 Across: "25. Gets a pooch to attack"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: S__________N
Answer:
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SICSTHEDOGON6 Across: "67. Bad forecast for a parade"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: R__N
Answer:
Click to reveal
RAIN7 Across: "68. Ivy in Philadelphia, familiarly"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: P__N
Answer:
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PENN8 Across: "33. One who might call you out if you get home late?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: umpire
Answer:
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UMP9 Across: "24. One with special access, in brief"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: high-up
Answer:
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VIP10 Across: "42. Part of a shoe or many a bra"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L__E
Answer:
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LACEDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 32. The decline of Russia? |
| 2 Down | 33. Lead-in to Major or Minor in the night sky |
| 3 Down | 31. Sea sight in black and white |
| 4 Down | 34. What a drawbridge might cross |
| 5 Down | 9. Fixed, as a tapestry or a tatami |
| 6 Down | 61. Gnat or nit |
| 7 Down | 18. Eroticist Nin |
| 8 Down | 4. Babies that are supposed to be up all night? |
| 9 Down | 60. "In that neighborhood" |
| 10 Down | 13. What helps you get a leg up? |
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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1 Down: "32. The decline of Russia?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: N__T
Answer:
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NYET2 Down: "33. Lead-in to Major or Minor in the night sky"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: U__A
Answer:
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URSA3 Down: "31. Sea sight in black and white"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: O__A
Answer:
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ORCA4 Down: "34. What a drawbridge might cross"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: M__T
Answer:
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MOAT5 Down: "9. Fixed, as a tapestry or a tatami"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R____E
Answer:
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REWOVE6 Down: "61. Gnat or nit"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P__T
Answer:
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PEST7 Down: "18. Eroticist Nin"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A___S
Answer:
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ANAIS8 Down: "4. Babies that are supposed to be up all night?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O____S
Answer:
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OWLETS9 Down: "60. "In that neighborhood""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
Answer:
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ORSO10 Down: "13. What helps you get a leg up?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: H__L
Answer:
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HEELHow 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: | A bit tricky |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 1
When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?
The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 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 1?
No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?
Good Trivia Week 1 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 1?
Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.