NYT Mini Answers July 29, 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 | July 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 {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 | 58. Classic quotation that might be said by 20-, 34- and 41-Across? |
| 2 Across | 63. After 11:30 p.m., say |
| 3 Across | 48. "Roll the ___!" |
| 4 Across | 65. 2025 Ron Howard survival thriller |
| 5 Across | 51. Feature of a slasher film |
| 6 Across | 9. Tracker in a speed trap |
| 7 Across | 24. Deg. for a writer |
| 8 Across | 60. Direction in a challah recipe |
| 9 Across | 17. Part of a story line |
| 10 Across | 54. Haphazard |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
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- January 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "58. Classic quotation that might be said by 20-, 34- and 41-Across?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 12 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: V__________I
Answer:
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VENIVIDIVICI2 Across: "63. After 11:30 p.m., say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: L_______T
Answer:
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LATENIGHT3 Across: "48. "Roll the ___!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T__E
Answer:
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TAPE4 Across: "65. 2025 Ron Howard survival thriller"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
Answer:
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EDEN5 Across: "51. Feature of a slasher film"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: G__E
Answer:
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GORE6 Across: "9. Tracker in a speed trap"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: R___R
Answer:
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RADAR7 Across: "24. Deg. for a writer"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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MFA8 Across: "60. Direction in a challah recipe"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: B___D
Answer:
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BRAID9 Across: "17. Part of a story line"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P_______T
Answer:
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PLOTPOINT10 Across: "54. Haphazard"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: R____M
Answer:
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RANDOMDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 24. Workplace notes |
| 2 Down | 30. Word after age or before year |
| 3 Down | 62. Bit of gig gear |
| 4 Down | 42. Encouraged, as a troublemaker |
| 5 Down | 58. Get on (with) |
| 6 Down | 3. Corp. shake-up |
| 7 Down | 28. "Like ..." |
| 8 Down | 49. Exhibits one of the seven deadly sins |
| 9 Down | 44. Sites of large beds |
| 10 Down | 25. It's unlikely to happen again |
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: "24. Workplace notes"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M___S
Answer:
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MEMOS2 Down: "30. Word after age or before year"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: col
Answer:
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GAP3 Down: "62. Bit of gig gear"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: A
Answer:
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AMP4 Down: "42. Encouraged, as a troublemaker"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E_____N
Answer:
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EGGEDON5 Down: "58. Get on (with)"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: V__E
Answer:
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VIBE6 Down: "3. Corp. shake-up"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: R___G
Answer:
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REORG7 Down: "28. "Like ...""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A__N
Answer:
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ASIN8 Down: "49. Exhibits one of the seven deadly sins"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E____S
Answer:
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ENVIES9 Down: "44. Sites of large beds"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: G_____S
Answer:
Click to reveal
GARDENS10 Down: "25. It's unlikely to happen again"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: F___E
Answer:
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FLUKEHow 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: | Medium |
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.
