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Saturday, August 29, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 29, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 4 August 29, 2026 - Solved

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 29, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, August 29, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 29, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

Quick Facts

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	14. Skin-care brand known for its pore strips
2 Across	20. Work, as a joke
3 Across	47. "It is not easy for a ___ to balance himself on a ladder": "Animal Farm"
4 Across	49. Relative of house music
5 Across	37. Court session, perhaps
6 Across	1. Main characters for an early reader
7 Across	23. His #33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003
8 Across	51. Inverse of an exponential function
9 Across	58. Come off as
10 Across	42. Put your back into it

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "14. Skin-care brand known for its pore strips"

Hints:

Count on 5 letters here.
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BIORE

2 Across: "20. Work, as a joke"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: bring.
Basically, the land on which real estate is located.
If that helps, the shape is: L__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

LAND

3 Across: "47. "It is not easy for a ___ to balance himself on a ladder": "Animal Farm""

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Basically, domestic swine.
'cop' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PIG

4 Across: "49. Relative of house music"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'O'.
Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TECHNO

5 Across: "37. Court session, perhaps"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: T__________N
You're looking for 12 letters.
First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TENNISLESSON

6 Across: "1. Main characters for an early reader"

Hints:

It's a 4-letter word.
Blank it out and you get: A__S
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ABCS

7 Across: "23. His #33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'G'.
If that helps, the shape is: E___G

Answer:

Click to reveal

EWING

8 Across: "51. Inverse of an exponential function"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: L_______M
Starts with 'L', ends with 'M'.
'log' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOGARITHM

9 Across: "58. Come off as"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: look.
This one runs 4 letters long.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEEM

10 Across: "42. Put your back into it"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'Y'.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	24. August ___, "Fences" playwright
2 Down	9. ___ legs
3 Down	19. Stocked and sold, as goods
4 Down	1. Nonhuman provider of medical advice
5 Down	45. Shockingly unconventional
6 Down	25. Makes sense of
7 Down	36. "Wow ... what are the chances?!"
8 Down	13. Green day star, for short
9 Down	6. Breaking character?
10 Down	46. Stepped-on instrument

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Same deal here — hints then answers. You might also like:

1 Down: "24. August ___, "Fences" playwright"

Hints:

Starts with 'W', ends with 'N'.
If that helps, the shape is: W____N
This one runs 6 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WILSON

2 Down: "9. ___ legs"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
'hinder' points in the same direction.
First letter's a 'H', last letter's a 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HIND

3 Down: "19. Stocked and sold, as goods"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'D' and wraps up with 'N'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: D_____N
It's a 7-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEALTIN

4 Down: "1. Nonhuman provider of medical advice"

Hints:

Starts with 'A', ends with 'R'.
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AIDOCTOR

5 Down: "45. Shockingly unconventional"

Hints:

First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.
Close enough in meaning: freaky.
Count on 5 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OUTRE

6 Down: "25. Makes sense of"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: P____S
Starts with 'P', ends with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PARSES

7 Down: "36. "Wow ... what are the chances?!""

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: S______M
This one runs 8 letters long.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SORANDOM

8 Down: "13. Green day star, for short"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'T'.
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

STPAT

9 Down: "6. Breaking character?"

Hints:

First letter's a 'B', last letter's a 'P'.
Count on 16 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BULLINACHINASHOP

10 Down: "46. Stepped-on instrument"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'E'.
Count on 5 letters here.
Close enough in meaning: shell.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SCALE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Solved

Here's today's NYT Mini — 20 clues in total, and we've got hints plus answers for every one of them.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 01, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 01, 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 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

Today's layout is the usual 5x5: five columns, five rows.

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 One Fast

Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

Squares in the grid: 25
How long it takes: usually under a minute once you're warmed up
Best moment for it: any short break
Overall difficulty: easy-going by design

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	6. Informed
2 Across	33. Shakespearean father of three
3 Across	16. Burden to bear
4 Across	60. Secluded valley
5 Across	36. Out of patience, with "up"
6 Across	49. Dabble in
7 Across	26. https://www.hot-dog.org?
8 Across	44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years
9 Across	25. Noted magnate on the Titanic
10 Across	45. O'Hare posting, for short

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "6. Informed"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: narrate.
It's a 4-letter word.
Kicks off with 'T' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TOLD

2 Across: "33. Shakespearean father of three"

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: L__R
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Starts with 'L', ends with 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAR

3 Across: "16. Burden to bear"

Hints:

In plain terms: an onerous or difficult concern.
You could also think of it as "burden."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONUS

4 Across: "60. Secluded valley"

Hints:

Starts with 'D', ends with 'L'.
In plain terms: a small wooded hollow.
You could also think of it as "dingle."

Answer:

Click to reveal

DELL

5 Across: "36. Out of patience, with "up""

Hints:

'flow' points in the same direction.
It's a 3-letter word.
Basically, any federal law-enforcement officer.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FED

6 Across: "49. Dabble in"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: P____T
Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'T'.
You're looking for 6 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

PLAYAT

7 Across: "26. https://www.hot-dog.org?"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'K'.
It's a 11-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAUSAGELINK

8 Across: "44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years"

Hints:

Starts with 'F', ends with 'S'.
Blank it out and you get: F___S
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

FERNS

9 Across: "25. Noted magnate on the Titanic"

Hints:

This one runs 5 letters long.
First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'R'.
If that helps, the shape is: A___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASTOR

10 Across: "45. O'Hare posting, for short"

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	42. Distinct stretch of years
2 Down	7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV
3 Down	8. Cry on a tennis court
4 Down	30. Wife of Jacob
5 Down	43. Think back on
6 Down	55. Preceding night
7 Down	34. Fishing pole
8 Down	22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr.
9 Down	48. "Norma" or "Tosca"
10 Down	2. Dracula, for one

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Same deal here — hints then answers. You might also like:

1 Down: "42. Distinct stretch of years"

Hints:

Count on 3 letters here.
Short form / acronym territory here.
'epoch' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERA

2 Down: "7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV"

Hints:

First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.
It's a 4-letter word.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPIE

3 Down: "8. Cry on a tennis court"

Hints:

First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'T'.
'permit' points in the same direction.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LET

4 Down: "30. Wife of Jacob"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: L__H
Short form / acronym territory here.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEAH

5 Down: "43. Think back on"

Hints:

Count on 6 letters here.
'think' points in the same direction.
Kicks off with 'R' and wraps up with 'L'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

RECALL

6 Down: "55. Preceding night"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "evening."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EVE

7 Down: "34. Fishing pole"

Hints:

You're looking for 3 letters.
'pole' points in the same direction.
Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROD

8 Down: "22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr."

Hints:

This one runs 3 letters long.
Short form / acronym territory here.
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'L'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATL

9 Down: "48. "Norma" or "Tosca""

Hints:

Blank it out and you get: O___A
Starts with 'O', ends with 'A'.
You're looking for 5 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OPERA

10 Down: "2. Dracula, for one"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Basically, the total number counted.
You could also think of it as "bet."

Answer:

Click to reveal

COUNT

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

A few things that actually help once you've been doing these a while:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
A few words repeat a lot: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE show up more than you'd expect — keep them in mind.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	58 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Most people land somewhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Slower than that is completely normal too — it gets faster with practice.

Is Trivia Week 1 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

It mostly comes down to recognizing common short answers and catching puns fast. The rest is just reps.

Does Trivia Week 1 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 Manual for NYT Mini August 28, 2026

Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini August 28, 2026 Solutions & Guide

Today's Mini has 20 clues to get through. Hints and answers for all of them are below.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for August 28, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, August 28, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	August 28, 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 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT — these little words show up constantly, keep them in your back pocket.

Quick Facts

Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
Good time to play: on a coffee break
Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g.
2 Across	36. Asteroids system
3 Across	22. "Would ya look at that ..."
4 Across	58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City"
5 Across	39. ___ collar
6 Across	35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)
7 Across	38. Flame proof?
8 Across	25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the"
9 Across	16. Politician's response, maybe
10 Across	13. Worrier's words

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "26. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g."

Hints:

You're looking for 6 letters.
Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'W'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLDSAW

2 Across: "36. Asteroids system"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'I'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: A___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATARI

3 Across: "22. "Would ya look at that ...""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'W' and wraps up with 'L'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: W__________L
You're looking for 12 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

WELLWELLWELL

4 Across: "58. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City""

Hints:

It's a 8-letter word.
First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S______A

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAMANTHA

5 Across: "39. ___ collar"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'N'.
If that helps, the shape is: E__N
This one runs 4 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETON

6 Across: "35. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)"

Hints:

Basically, noisy talk.
Close enough in meaning: yack.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YAK

7 Across: "38. Flame proof?"

Hints:

Think of it this way — the residue that remains when something is burned.
Starts with 'A', ends with 'H'.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ASH

8 Across: "25. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the""

Hints:

In plain terms: the central and most intense or profound part.
You could also think of it as "trench."
First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

DEEPS

9 Across: "16. Politician's response, maybe"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'R'.
You're looking for 9 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal

NONANSWER

10 Across: "13. Worrier's words"

Hints:

First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'T'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: I______T
It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

IHOPENOT

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Screen capture?
2 Down	35. "The thing is ..."
3 Down	3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair
4 Down	27. Blend
5 Down	43. Jazz aficionado, e.g.
6 Down	31. Outlaw
7 Down	51. Star turns at a concert
8 Down	44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos
9 Down	4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?
10 Down	17. Overhaul

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Same deal here — hints then answers. You might also like:

1 Down: "10. Screen capture?"

Hints:

Count on 4 letters here.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
In plain terms: fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.

Answer:

Click to reveal

LINT

2 Down: "35. "The thing is ...""

Hints:

Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'E'.
It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YOUSEE

3 Down: "3. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair"

Hints:

First letter's a 'R', last letter's a 'O'.
It's a 10-letter word.
If that helps, the shape is: R________O

Answer:

Click to reveal

RONALDINHO

4 Down: "27. Blend"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: A________E
You could also think of it as "commix."
Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

AMALGAMATE

5 Down: "43. Jazz aficionado, e.g."

Hints:

Starts with 'N', ends with 'N'.
Count on 6 letters here.
Pattern-wise it looks like: N____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

NBAFAN

6 Down: "31. Outlaw"

Hints:

Close enough in meaning: shun.
Count on 3 letters here.
Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BAN

7 Down: "51. Star turns at a concert"

Hints:

Starts with 'S', ends with 'I'.
You could also think of it as "solo."
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLI

8 Down: "44. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos"

Hints:

This one runs 6 letters long.
Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'L'.
You could also think of it as "mescal."

Answer:

Click to reveal

MEZCAL

9 Down: "4. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?"

Hints:

First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

EPA

10 Down: "17. Overhaul"

Hints:

It's a 6-letter word.
Starts with 'R', ends with 'K'.
Think of it this way — use again in altered form.

Answer:

Click to reveal

REWORK

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	52 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

Nope, it's free — no subscription needed like the full-size crossword.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Thu Oct 03, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. Strikes, perhaps, 6. Animal cry that sounds like a Greek letter, 9. Girls, ___ (nonprofit since 1864), 12. Find on the radio, 14. Move, in real estate lingo, 15. Woman on un árbol genealógico, 16. Value, 17. More slippery, 18. TV channel showing lots of pitches, 19. Disclaimer on a sale poster, 23. Contradict, 24. Save money on one's commute home, perhaps, 26. Actor who played a character with the same first name on "Two and a Half Men", 29. You can see right through it, 30. Up to ___, 31. Like nearly everybody on a Reply All thread, 32. Genre influenced by Jamaica's independence, 34. Puts on a Christmas list, say, 36. Some young studs, 40. Lisbon's land: Abbr., 41. First name in student loans, 42. Louvre Pyramid architect, 43. ___ facto, 46. Skeptics, 49. Half of a sprinter's pair, 51. One of the four classical elements, along with ignis, aqua and terra, 52. 53-Across feature, as seen three times in this puzzle, 53. Test required for all C.I.A. applicants … or a hint to this puzzle's theme, 57. Major British tabloid, with "The", 58. When sudden death can occur, for short, 60. "Understood", 61. Caribbean clock setting: Abbr., 62. New Mexico county or its seat, 63. Early bird's bedtime, maybe, 64. Baseball players who only bat, for short, 65. Snide chuckle, 66. Boardroom support

Thu Oct 03, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Down Clues :

1. Cocido or callaloo, 2. Luxuriant, 3. Like some dog collars, 4. Tool used in making applesauce and mashed potatoes, 5. Metal marble, 6. Human-shaped board game piece, 7. Singer/songwriter Goulding, 8. Truly awful, with "the", 9. City that's absolutely "gorges", 10. Leaf maker, 11. "There's no way!", 13. Mantra chants, 14. Went door to door for, 20. Performer at 2024's Super Bowl halftime show, 22. Wash against, as waves on the shore, 25. It fits under a tongue, 26. Busy Apr. professional, 27. Contracts, 28. Derides, 31. Budget planner, for short, 33. Half sister of Kim, Khloé and Kourtney, 35. TV character who said "Computers make excellent and efficient servants, but I have no wish to serve under them", 36. City name in Genesis, 37. Runs, 38. "___ outta here!", 39. Female friend, casually, 41. Elitists, 43. "What a shame!", 44. Major media campaign, say, 45. N.F.L. franchise that went its first 20 seasons without a single winning record, 47. "Darn it!", 48. Home to "star-cross'd lovers", 50. Urban artist?, 51. Longhorn's college rival, 54. Philosophical darkness, 55. Decorate, as a baker might, 56. Web code, 59. When doubled, dance move accompanying the Whip

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 03, 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. Strikes, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SLAPS

Possible Answer : slap, smacking, smack

The clue is 6. Animal cry that sounds like a Greek letter. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MEW

Possible Answer : meow, miaul, sea_mew, miaou, miaow, mew_gull, mew, Larus_canus

The clue is 9. Girls, ___ (nonprofit since 1864). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INC

Possible Answer : INC, Iraqi_National_Congress

The clue is 12. Find on the radio. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TUNETO

The clue is 14. Move, in real estate lingo. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RELO

The clue is 15. Woman on un árbol genealógico. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TIA

Possible Answer : transient_ischemic_attack, TIA

The clue is 16. Value. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ESTEEM

Possible Answer : take_to_be, prize, esteem, admiration, regard, prise, regard_as, repute, look_upon, look_on, value, think_of, respect
Possible Opposite Answer : disrespect, disesteem

The clue is 17. More slippery. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EELIER

The clue is 18. TV channel showing lots of pitches. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HSN

The clue is 19. Disclaimer on a sale poster. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (17 letters)

The answer: WHILESUPPLIESLAST

The clue is 23. Contradict. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BELIE

Possible Answer : contradict, misrepresent, negate, belie

The clue is 24. Save money on one's commute home, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SPLITACAB

The clue is 26. Actor who played a character with the same first name on "Two and a Half Men". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CHARLIESHEEN

The clue is 29. You can see right through it. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PANE

Possible Answer : window_glass, acid, loony_toons, window_pane, Zen, pane_of_glass, back_breaker, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds, superman, dot, dose, paneling, Elvis, panelling, battery-acid, pane

The clue is 30. Up to ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PAR

Possible Answer : equality, par, equivalence, equation

The clue is 31. Like nearly everybody on a Reply All thread. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CCED

The clue is 32. Genre influenced by Jamaica's independence. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SKA

The clue is 34. Puts on a Christmas list, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ASKSFOR

The clue is 36. Some young studs. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BOYTOYS

The clue is 40. Lisbon's land: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: POR

The clue is 41. First name in student loans. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SALLIE

The clue is 42. Louvre Pyramid architect. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PEI

Possible Answer : I._M._Pei, Ieoh_Ming_Pei, Pei

The clue is 43. ___ facto. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IPSO

The clue is 46. Skeptics. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NONBELIEVERS

Possible Answer : disbeliever, unbeliever, nonbeliever

The clue is 49. Half of a sprinter's pair. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TRACKSHOE

The clue is 51. One of the four classical elements, along with ignis, aqua and terra. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AER

The clue is 52. 53-Across feature, as seen three times in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SPIKE

Possible Answer : ear, spindle, transfix, spike_heel, empale, spike, fortify, impale, lace, capitulum, stiletto_heel, spike_out

The clue is 53. Test required for all C.I.A. applicants … or a hint to this puzzle's theme. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: POLYGRAPH

Possible Answer : polygraph

The clue is 57. Major British tabloid, with "The". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SUN

Possible Answer : Sun, Lord's_Day, insolate, sunbathe, solarise, Sunday, sunlight, sun, Dominicus, solarize, sunshine

The clue is 58. When sudden death can occur, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INOT

The clue is 60. "Understood". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IGOTIT

The clue is 61. Caribbean clock setting: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AST

The clue is 62. New Mexico county or its seat. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TAOS

Possible Answer : Taoist, Taos, Tao

The clue is 63. Early bird's bedtime, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NINEPM

The clue is 64. Baseball players who only bat, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DHS

The clue is 65. Snide chuckle. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HEH

The clue is 66. Boardroom support. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EASEL

Possible Answer : easel

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. Cocido or callaloo. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STEW

Possible Answer: brood, sweat, grizzle, fret, swither, stew, lather, grudge
The clue is 2. Luxuriant. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LUSH

Possible Answer: soaker, lavish, succulent, alcoholic, lush, profuse, plushy, lucullan, exuberant, boozer, luxuriant, dipsomaniac, plush, alky, riotous, souse
The clue is 3. Like some dog collars. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANTIBARK
The clue is 4. Tool used in making applesauce and mashed potatoes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PEELER

Possible Answer: stripper, striptease, exotic_dancer, striptease_artist, stripteaser, ecdysiast, peeler
The clue is 5. Metal marble. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STEELIE
The clue is 6. Human-shaped board game piece. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MEEPLE
The clue is 7. Singer/songwriter Goulding. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ELLIE
The clue is 8. Truly awful, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: WORST

Possible Answer: worst, sorry, spoiled, forged, spoilt, uncollectible, rack_up, mop_up, unsound, regretful, unfit, high-risk, risky, whip, big, speculative, bad, defective, pip, tough
Possible Opposite Answer : unregretful, good, best
The clue is 9. City that's absolutely "gorges". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ITHACA

Possible Answer: Ithaki, Ithaca
The clue is 10. Leaf maker. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NISSAN

Possible Answer: Nisan, Nissan
The clue is 11. "There's no way!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CANTBE
The clue is 13. Mantra chants. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OMS
The clue is 14. Went door to door for. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: REPPED
The clue is 20. Performer at 2024's Super Bowl halftime show. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: USHER

Possible Answer: Usher, Ussher, doorkeeper, James_Ussher, James_Usher, show, usher, guide
The clue is 22. Wash against, as waves on the shore. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LAPAT
The clue is 25. It fits under a tongue. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INSOLE

Possible Answer: innersole, insole
The clue is 26. Busy Apr. professional. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CPA

Possible Answer: certified_public_accountant, CPA
The clue is 27. Contracts. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HAS

Possible Answer: stimulate, induce, hold, HA, let, get, make, hour_angle, have, throw, own, birth, give_birth, sustain, cause, bear, deliver, give, ingest, take, take_in, accept, receive, possess, experience, consume, have_got, feature, suffer
Possible Opposite Answer : refuse, abstain, lack
The clue is 28. Derides. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SCORNS

Possible Answer: despise, spurn, freeze_off, reject, turn_down, despite, disdain, pooh-pooh, scorn, contemn, contempt
The clue is 31. Budget planner, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CFO

Possible Answer: CFO, chief_financial_officer
The clue is 33. Half sister of Kim, Khloé and Kourtney. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: KYLIE

Possible Answer: kiley, kylie
The clue is 35. TV character who said "Computers make excellent and efficient servants, but I have no wish to serve under them". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SPOCK

Possible Answer: Spock, Benjamin_Spock
The clue is 36. City name in Genesis. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BABEL

Possible Answer: Babel, Tower_of_Babel, babel
The clue is 37. Runs. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OPERATES

Possible Answer: go, maneuver, mesh, lock, operate_on, manoeuver, work, operate, engage, manoeuvre, function, control, run
Possible Opposite Answer : disengage, malfunction
The clue is 38. "___ outta here!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: YER
The clue is 39. Female friend, casually. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SIS

Possible Answer: Si, si, te, Systeme_International, sister, International_System, silicon, sis, International_System_of_Units, atomic_number_14, SI_unit, Systeme_International_d'Unites, SI_system, SI, ti
Possible Opposite Answer : brother
The clue is 41. Elitists. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SNOOTS

Possible Answer: nozzle, schnoz, honker, snout, beak, snoot, hooter, snot, schnozzle, snob, prig
The clue is 43. "What a shame!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ITSSAD
The clue is 44. Major media campaign, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PRPUSH
The clue is 45. N.F.L. franchise that went its first 20 seasons without a single winning record. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SAINTS

Possible Answer: nonsuch, enshrine, angel, holy_person, canonize, canonise, nonpareil, paragon, apotheosis, holy_man, saint, ideal, nonesuch
The clue is 47. "Darn it!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OHPOOH
The clue is 48. Home to "star-cross'd lovers". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: VERONA

Possible Answer: Verona
The clue is 50. Urban artist?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: KEITH
The clue is 51. Longhorn's college rival. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AGGIE
The clue is 54. Philosophical darkness. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: YIN

Possible Answer: yin
Possible Opposite Answer : yang
The clue is 55. Decorate, as a baker might. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PIPE

Possible Answer: pipe, tube, pipework, tobacco_pipe, shriek, organ_pipe, piping, pipage, pipe_up, shrill
The clue is 56. Web code. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HTML

Possible Answer: HTML, hypertext_mark-up_language, hypertext_markup_language
The clue is 59. When doubled, dance move accompanying the Whip. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NAE

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 August 29, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "14. Skin-care brand known for its pore strips"

2 Across: "20. Work, as a joke"

3 Across: "47. "It is not easy for a ___ to balance himself on a ladder": "Animal Farm""

4 Across: "49. Relative of house music"

5 Across: "37. Court session, perhaps"

6 Across: "1. Main characters for an early reader"

7 Across: "23. His #33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003"

8 Across: "51. Inverse of an exponential function"

9 Across: "58. Come off as"

10 Across: "42. Put your back into it"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "24. August ___, "Fences" playwright"

2 Down: "9. ___ legs"

3 Down: "19. Stocked and sold, as goods"

4 Down: "1. Nonhuman provider of medical advice"

5 Down: "45. Shockingly unconventional"

6 Down: "25. Makes sense of"

7 Down: "36. "Wow ... what are the chances?!""

8 Down: "13. Green day star, for short"

9 Down: "6. Breaking character?"

10 Down: "46. Stepped-on instrument"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

More Puzzle Help

Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When does the Trivia Week 4 Mini go live?

How long should Trivia Week 4 take me?

Is Trivia Week 4 free to play?

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 4?

Does Trivia Week 4 get harder as the week goes on?

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 01, 2026 - Hints & Answers

About Today's Puzzle

Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

How to Solve This One Fast

Quick Facts

Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "6. Informed"

2 Across: "33. Shakespearean father of three"

3 Across: "16. Burden to bear"

4 Across: "60. Secluded valley"

5 Across: "36. Out of patience, with "up""

6 Across: "49. Dabble in"

7 Across: "26. https://www.hot-dog.org?"

8 Across: "44. Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years"

9 Across: "25. Noted magnate on the Titanic"

10 Across: "45. O'Hare posting, for short"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "42. Distinct stretch of years"

2 Down: "7. Andy Taylor's boy on old TV"

3 Down: "8. Cry on a tennis court"

4 Down: "30. Wife of Jacob"

5 Down: "43. Think back on"

6 Down: "55. Preceding night"

7 Down: "34. Fishing pole"

8 Down: "22. Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr."

9 Down: "48. "Norma" or "Tosca""

10 Down: "2. Dracula, for one"

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Step-by-Step Strategy

Letter Tips That Really Help

Time Goals to Aim For

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

More Puzzle Help

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1