Today's Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini Crossword March 29, 2026 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 | March 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 | 111. Polishes, as text |
| 2 Across | 120. "How neat!" |
| 3 Across | 26. Seized with the teeth |
| 4 Across | 60. English letter that looks like a Greek rho |
| 5 Across | 86. No man's land, for short |
| 6 Across | 22. Conical dwelling |
| 7 Across | 122. What you do when you tour a certain SoCal campus, phonetically? |
| 8 Across | 28. Traveling for pleasure, informally |
| 9 Across | 34. Religious title that translates to "ocean monk" |
| 10 Across | 61. What a pictogram of a man with a walking stick might indicate |
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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1 Across: "111. Polishes, as text"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E___S
Answer: Click to reveal
EDITS
2 Across: "120. "How neat!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'H'
- Another word like this: aah
Answer: Click to reveal
OOH
3 Across: "26. Seized with the teeth"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: B____F
Answer: Click to reveal
BITOFF
4 Across: "60. English letter that looks like a Greek rho"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: pissing
Answer: Click to reveal
PEE
5 Across: "86. No man's land, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Z'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
DMZ
6 Across: "22. Conical dwelling"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T____E
Answer: Click to reveal
TEEPEE
7 Across: "122. What you do when you tour a certain SoCal campus, phonetically?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: U__A
Answer: Click to reveal
UCLA
8 Across: "28. Traveling for pleasure, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: O_____Y
Answer: Click to reveal
ONVACAY
9 Across: "34. Religious title that translates to "ocean monk""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: D_______A
Answer: Click to reveal
DALAILAMA
10 Across: "61. What a pictogram of a man with a walking stick might indicate"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: T_______D
Answer: Click to reveal
TRAILHEAD
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 93. Gooey treat |
| 2 Down | 77. Grazing places |
| 3 Down | 35. Had a couple of brats? |
| 4 Down | 76. Longest book in the Book of Mormon |
| 5 Down | 18. Artful |
| 6 Down | 13. In check |
| 7 Down | 75. It's the end of the world as we know it |
| 8 Down | 12. Geezer |
| 9 Down | 117. Rental on moving day |
| 10 Down | 3. Japanese comic style |
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: "93. Gooey treat"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S___E
Answer: Click to reveal
SMORE
2 Down: "77. Grazing places"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L__S
Answer: Click to reveal
LEAS
3 Down: "35. Had a couple of brats?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
- Another word like this: exhaust
Answer: Click to reveal
ATE
4 Down: "76. Longest book in the Book of Mormon"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A__A
Answer: Click to reveal
ALMA
5 Down: "18. Artful"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: D__T
Answer: Click to reveal
DEFT
6 Down: "13. In check"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: A___Y
Answer: Click to reveal
ATBAY
7 Down: "75. It's the end of the world as we know it"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A________N
Answer: Click to reveal
ARMAGEDDON
8 Down: "12. Geezer"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: F__Y
Answer: Click to reveal
FOGY
9 Down: "117. Rental on moving day"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: caravan
Answer: Click to reveal
VAN
10 Down: "3. Japanese comic style"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: M___A
Answer: Click to reveal
MANGA
How 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 52 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Normal |
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.
