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Saturday, September 13, 2025

NYT Down Clues - September 13, 2025 - All Vertical Solutions

NYT Vertical Clues September 13, 2025 - All 38 Down Solutions with Detailed Hints

Welcome to today's complete NYT Down clues guide for September 13, 2025. We have all 38 vertical clues solved with detailed hints and explanations. Down clues run from top to bottom in the crossword grid.

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Down Clues - 38 Total Vertical Clues

Here are all the Down clues for today's NYT crossword puzzle. These clues run vertically from top to bottom in the grid.

Number Clue
1D Hollow, of a sort
2D Actor Kieran of "Succession"
3D Found darling
4D South Asian crepes
5D What are ahead of their times?
6D Prefix with point
7D Much of a comet, typically
8D The solution referred to in Sherlock Holmes's "seven-per-cent solution"
9D You and me both!
10D Stops lying, say
11D Jet-black stone
12D Much of Jupiter
13D Vegetable also called a Swedish turnip
14D DNA compound whose name includes the letters D, N and A
15D Pink-flowered tree
22D Basketball Hall-of-Famer Baylor
23D Who you would be in France?
24D Watermelon detritus
26D Fine
27D Out of it
28D Octet on a chessboard
29D Instant ___
30D Former Australian prime minister Malcolm
31D Home to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief
32D "What's the alternative?"
33D Like about 4% of the citizens of Kansas
34D Soft, yellow fruit
35D Salsas, e.g.
36D "No acting up!"
37D Like paper napkins
38D Beer alternative to a 44-Across
40D Tilt
41D ___ test (home inspection component)
43D Yours, in Tours
44D Whose business is just around the block?
46D Chemistry class unit: Abbr.
47D "___ Beso"
48D Unprocessed

Complete Down Solutions with Hints

Below are all the answers for today's Down clues, along with helpful hints to understand each solution better.

1 Down: Hollow, of a sort

Answer: ALCOVE

  • Could mean: a small recess opening off a larger room
  • Similar to: bay

2 Down: Actor Kieran of "Succession"

Answer: CULKIN

  • Think about words related to culkin

3 Down: Found darling

Answer: ADORED

  • Could mean: love intensely
  • Similar to: adore
  • Example: he just adored his wife

4 Down: South Asian crepes

Answer: DOSAS

  • Think about words related to dosas

5 Down: What are ahead of their times?

Answer: EVES

  • Could mean: (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
  • Similar to: Eve
  • Could mean: the day before

6 Down: Prefix with point

Answer: MID

  • Could mean: used in combination to denote the middle
  • Example: midmorning

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7 Down: Much of a comet, typically

Answer: ICE

  • Could mean: water frozen in the solid state
  • Similar to: water ice
  • Example: Americans like ice in their drinks

8 Down: The solution referred to in Sherlock Holmes's "seven-per-cent solution"

Answer: COCAINE

  • Could mean: a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
  • Similar to: cocain

9 Down: You and me both!

Answer: PEOPLE

  • Could mean: (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
  • Example: old people
  • Could mean: the body of citizens of a state or country

10 Down: Stops lying, say

Answer: RISES

  • Could mean: a growth in strength or number or importance
  • Similar to: rise
  • Could mean: the act of changing location in an upward direction

11 Down: Jet-black stone

Answer: ONYX

  • Could mean: a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos

12 Down: Much of Jupiter

Answer: GAS

  • Could mean: the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
  • Similar to: gaseous state
  • Could mean: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

13 Down: Vegetable also called a Swedish turnip

Answer: RUTABAGA

  • Could mean: the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food
  • Similar to: swede
  • Similar to: swedish turnip

14 Down: DNA compound whose name includes the letters D, N and A

Answer: ADENINE

  • Could mean: (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
  • Similar to: A

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15 Down: Pink-flowered tree

Answer: MIMOSA

  • Could mean: evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
  • Similar to: silver wattle
  • Similar to: Acacia dealbata

22 Down: Basketball Hall-of-Famer Baylor

Answer: ELGIN

  • Think about words related to elgin

23 Down: Who you would be in France?

Answer: VOUS

  • Think about words related to vous

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24 Down: Watermelon detritus

Answer: RINDS

  • Could mean: the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
  • Similar to: rind

26 Down: Fine

Answer: AOKAY

  • Think about words related to aokay

27 Down: Out of it

Answer: DAZED

  • Could mean: to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  • Similar to: dazzle
  • Similar to: bedazzle

28 Down: Octet on a chessboard

Answer: RANKS

  • Could mean: a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
  • Similar to: rank
  • Example: the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen

29 Down: Instant ___

Answer: RAMEN

  • Think about words related to ramen

30 Down: Former Australian prime minister Malcolm

Answer: TURNBULL

  • Think about words related to turnbull

31 Down: Home to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief

Answer: MOMA

  • Think about words related to moma

32 Down: "What's the alternative?"

Answer: HOWELSE

  • Think about words related to howelse

33 Down: Like about 4% of the citizens of Kansas

Answer: TOPEKAN

  • Think about words related to topekan

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34 Down: Soft, yellow fruit

Answer: PAWPAW

  • Could mean: tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit
  • Similar to: papaya
  • Similar to: papaia

35 Down: Salsas, e.g.

Answer: DANCES

  • Could mean: an artistic form of nonverbal communication
  • Similar to: dance
  • Could mean: a party of people assembled for dancing

36 Down: "No acting up!"

Answer: BEGOOD

  • Think about words related to begood

37 Down: Like paper napkins

Answer: ONEUSE

  • Think about words related to oneuse

38 Down: Beer alternative to a 44-Across

Answer: PORTER

  • Could mean: a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
  • Could mean: someone who guards an entrance
  • Similar to: doorkeeper

40 Down: Tilt

Answer: JOUST

  • Could mean: a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
  • Similar to: tilt
  • Could mean: joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

41 Down: ___ test (home inspection component)

Answer: RADON

  • Could mean: a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health
  • Similar to: Rn
  • Similar to: atomic number 86

43 Down: Yours, in Tours

Answer: ATOI

  • Think about words related to atoi

44 Down: Whose business is just around the block?

Answer: LEGO

  • Could mean: (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models
  • Similar to: Lego set

46 Down: Chemistry class unit: Abbr.

Answer: MOL

  • Could mean: the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  • Similar to: gram molecule
  • Similar to: mole

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47 Down: "___ Beso"

Answer: ESO

  • Think about words related to eso

48 Down: Unprocessed

Answer: RAW

  • Could mean: informal terms for nakedness
  • Similar to: altogether
  • Similar to: birthday suit

Tips for Solving Down Clues

  1. Start with shorter words: 3-letter and 4-letter Down clues are often easier to solve first
  2. Use crossing letters: Down clues intersect with Across clues, giving you helpful letters
  3. Look for patterns: Common endings like -ING, -ED, or -ER can help with vertical words
  4. Consider word breaks: Vertical phrases might break naturally at certain points
  5. Check theme connections: Down clues often relate to the puzzle's overall theme

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Today's Down Clues Statistics

  • Total Down clues: 38
  • Puzzle date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Difficulty: Standard NYT level
  • Grid orientation: Vertical (top to bottom)

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 13, 2025
Today's NYT Down Clues - All 38 Vertical Solutions

This complete guide to NYT Down clues for September 13, 2025 includes all 38 vertical answers. Down clues are an essential part of the crossword grid, running from top to bottom and intersecting with Across clues to create the complete puzzle solution.

Remember, solving Down clues becomes easier when you work them together with Across clues, as the intersecting letters provide valuable hints for both directions.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 02, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 02, 2026 - Hints & Answers

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

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 02, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 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 1 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

  1. Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
  2. Start with anything three letters or shorter.
  3. Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
  4. Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
  5. 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 20. Multicolored implements in many art drawers
2 Across 28. Muscular part of a marathoner
3 Across 34. Make sure not to miss it!
4 Across 52. Munificent man
5 Across 1. "Melts in your mouth" candies ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
6 Across 14. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one
7 Across 38. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"
8 Across 24. Maroon and mahogany, for two
9 Across 17. Much of Mali
10 Across 15. Meaning of "mono-"

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: "20. Multicolored implements in many art drawers"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'S'.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: M__________S
  • It's a 12-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal MAGICMARKERS

2 Across: "28. Muscular part of a marathoner"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'G'.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • You could also think of it as "pegleg."

Answer:

Click to reveal LEG

3 Across: "34. Make sure not to miss it!"

Hints:

  • Close enough in meaning: remind.
  • You're looking for 3 letters.
  • Starts with 'C', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal CUE

4 Across: "52. Munificent man"

Hints:

  • This one runs 6 letters long.
  • Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
  • Blank it out and you get: S____R

Answer:

Click to reveal SHARER

5 Across: "1. "Melts in your mouth" candies ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme"

Hints:

  • Count on 6 letters here.
  • Starts with 'M', ends with 'S'.
  • If that helps, the shape is: M____S

Answer:

Click to reveal MANDMS

6 Across: "14. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one"

Hints:

  • If that helps, the shape is: M____N
  • Kicks off with 'M' and wraps up with 'N'.
  • Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal MATRON

7 Across: "38. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter""

Hints:

  • You're looking for 15 letters.
  • First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'D'.
  • If that helps, the shape is: M_____________D

Answer:

Click to reveal MISCHIEFMANAGED

8 Across: "24. Maroon and mahogany, for two"

Hints:

  • Blank it out and you get: S____S
  • Close enough in meaning: shadow.
  • First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal SHADES

9 Across: "17. Much of Mali"

Hints:

  • Think of it this way — the world's largest desert (3.
  • You're looking for 6 letters.
  • First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'A'.

Answer:

Click to reveal SAHARA

10 Across: "15. Meaning of "mono-""

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • Starts with 'O', ends with 'E'.
  • It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal ONE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 62. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me"
2 Down 56. Miniature maze runners
3 Down 58. Medical mass
4 Down 10. Musters support for, as a mission
5 Down 8. Marmot or marmoset
6 Down 48. Military groups that meet in battle
7 Down 27. Map word in Marseille
8 Down 3. Maximum degree in math
9 Down 57. Major misfortunes
10 Down 5. Maxims discouraging misconduct

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "62. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me""

Hints:

  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'M'.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal SAM

2 Down: "56. Miniature maze runners"

Hints:

  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • Close enough in meaning: shiner.
  • Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal MICE

3 Down: "58. Medical mass"

Hints:

  • 'clog' points in the same direction.
  • Starts with 'C', ends with 'T'.
  • Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal CLOT

4 Down: "10. Musters support for, as a mission"

Hints:

  • You could also think of it as "punt."
  • Kicks off with 'B' and wraps up with 'S'.
  • This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal BACKS

5 Down: "8. Marmot or marmoset"

Hints:

  • You could also think of it as "fauna."
  • Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'L'.
  • It's a 6-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal ANIMAL

6 Down: "48. Military groups that meet in battle"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'S'.
  • It's a 6-letter word.
  • You could also think of it as "USA."

Answer:

Click to reveal ARMIES

7 Down: "27. Map word in Marseille"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'I'.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal ICI

8 Down: "3. Maximum degree in math"

Hints:

  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • 'n-th' points in the same direction.
  • Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'H'.

Answer:

Click to reveal NTH

9 Down: "57. Major misfortunes"

Hints:

  • You could also think of it as "ailment."
  • Count on 4 letters here.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal ILLS

10 Down: "5. Maxims discouraging misconduct"

Hints:

  • 'moral' points in the same direction.
  • You're looking for 6 letters.
  • First letter's a 'M', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal MORALS

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Some habits that speed things up over time:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
  2. Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
  3. 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.
  4. Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
  5. 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: 58 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

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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?

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

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.

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Trivia Week 1 Manual for NYT Mini September 03, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword September 03, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions

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

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 03, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 03, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 03, 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

  1. Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
  2. Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
  3. Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
  4. A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
  5. 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 5. She's possessive
2 Across 69. Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey
3 Across 1. Things that have icons
4 Across 17. Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks"
5 Across 59. Luxuriates outdoors, in a way
6 Across 23. Successes for sluggers, for short
7 Across 36. "Please give this high priority!"
8 Across 34. Reached a payment date
9 Across 21. On, in French
10 Across 13. She can speak more than 20 languages

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: "5. She's possessive"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'H', ends with 'R'.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal HER

2 Across: "69. Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey"

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'Z'.
  • This one runs 3 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal LIZ

3 Across: "1. Things that have icons"

Hints:

  • Pattern-wise it looks like: A__S
  • This one runs 4 letters long.
  • First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal APPS

4 Across: "17. Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks""

Hints:

  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'D'.
  • You're looking for 8 letters.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: S______D

Answer:

Click to reveal SEINFELD

5 Across: "59. Luxuriates outdoors, in a way"

Hints:

  • Count on 6 letters here.
  • Kicks off with 'G' and wraps up with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal GLAMPS

6 Across: "23. Successes for sluggers, for short"

Hints:

  • You could also think of it as "rbi."
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal RBIS

7 Across: "36. "Please give this high priority!""

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ASAP

8 Across: "34. Reached a payment date"

Hints:

  • Blank it out and you get: C_____E
  • Kicks off with 'C' and wraps up with 'E'.
  • You're looking for 7 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal CAMEDUE

9 Across: "21. On, in French"

Hints:

  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.
  • Close enough in meaning: Tyre.

Answer:

Click to reveal SUR

10 Across: "13. She can speak more than 20 languages"

Hints:

  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • First letter's a 'S', last letter's a 'I'.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: S__I

Answer:

Click to reveal SIRI

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 26. Sketches
2 Down 53. Polyhymnia or Clio
3 Down 46. Skilled performer
4 Down 47. 2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g.
5 Down 12. Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe
6 Down 63. Skeleton, say
7 Down 4. Confess, say
8 Down 11. Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across
9 Down 28. Leave a mark
10 Down 18. Factor in a clothing purchase

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "26. Sketches"

Hints:

  • 'tipple' points in the same direction.
  • First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'S'.
  • Count on 6 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal DRAFTS

2 Down: "53. Polyhymnia or Clio"

Hints:

  • 'mull' points in the same direction.
  • You're looking for 4 letters.
  • Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal MUSE

3 Down: "46. Skilled performer"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'A' and wraps up with 'E'.
  • If that helps, the shape is: A_____E
  • This one runs 7 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal ARTISTE

4 Down: "47. 2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g."

Hints:

  • Basically, how long something has existed.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: A__S
  • Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal AGES

5 Down: "12. Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 6 letters.
  • Starts with 'H', ends with 'M'.
  • You could also think of it as "He."

Answer:

Click to reveal HELIUM

6 Down: "63. Skeleton, say"

Hints:

  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'D'.
  • Close enough in meaning: sleigh.

Answer:

Click to reveal SLED

7 Down: "4. Confess, say"

Hints:

  • Basically, deliver by singing.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • Close enough in meaning: tattle.

Answer:

Click to reveal SING

8 Down: "11. Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across"

Hints:

  • Close enough in meaning: snug.
  • Think of it this way — a small compartment.
  • It's a 9-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal CUBBYHOLE

9 Down: "28. Leave a mark"

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • You're looking for 4 letters.
  • Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'R'.

Answer:

Click to reveal SCAR

10 Down: "18. Factor in a clothing purchase"

Hints:

  • 'outfit' points in the same direction.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • Basically, a display of bad temper.

Answer:

Click to reveal FIT

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

  1. Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
  2. Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
  3. Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
  4. Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
  5. 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: Medium

More Puzzle Help

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

Typically drops the evening before, around 10 PM ET.

How long should Trivia Week 1 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 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?

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 1 get harder as the week goes on?

Difficulty shifts through the week; expect Monday to be gentle and Saturday to bite a bit more.

About This Page: We put together hints and answers for the NYT Mini to help you learn the ropes and get faster over time. This site isn't affiliated with The New York Times.

Last Updated: September 03, 2026 at 08:10 AM

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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.

Popular Puzzles: August 21 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | October 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | September 10 2019 NYT Clues Solutions |

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

  1. Skim every clue once before you write anything — your brain keeps chewing on the ones you don't solve right away.
  2. Knock out the short answers (3 letters or under) first.
  3. Lean on the crossing letters once a couple of words are in.
  4. A question mark in a clue usually means there's a pun coming.
  5. 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

  1. Scan before you solve: One quick read-through of all the clues before you commit to anything usually pays off.
  2. Short words first: The 2-3 letter answers are almost always the low-hanging fruit.
  3. Let crossings guide you: Harder answers get much easier once a couple of crossing letters are locked in.
  4. Puns hide behind question marks: If a clue ends in "?", expect wordplay, not a straight answer.
  5. 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

More Puzzle Help

If today's Mini hit the spot, here are a few more you might enjoy:

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.

About This Page: We put together hints and answers for the NYT Mini to help you learn the ropes and get faster over time. This site isn't affiliated with The New York Times.

Last Updated: September 01, 2026 at 08:47 AM

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Friday, July 19, 2024

June 02, 2024 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - June 02, 2024

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is a most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today puzzle:

Across:

  • 1. One way to order coffee: BLACK
  • 6. Nike competitor: ASICS
  • 11. Supporting character in costume?: MASCOT
  • 17. Relieves: SOOTHES
  • 19. Kiwi or cassowary: RATITE
  • 21. VCR medium: TVTAPE
  • 22. "RUFFALO" and "TWAIN"?: QUOTATIONMARKS
  • 24. Make comfier over time, as clothes: WEARIN
  • 25. Receptacle for remains: URN
  • 26. Meat-and-pastry dish: POTPIE
  • 27. Attempt to pull apart: RIPAT
  • 29. Number that looks like 16-Down in binary code: TWO
  • 30. Not eliminated yet: INIT
  • 32. Support for a swing: TEE
  • 33. HARLO and SMAR?: CUTOFFJEANS
  • 36. Drinker's structure made from stacked cans: BEERAMID
  • 39. Famed San Francisco theater, with "the": CASTRO
  • 40. Like loose gemstones: UNSET
  • 41. "Sign me up!": IMIN
  • 42. "___ All That," 2021 rom-com remake: HES
  • 43. Rip-offs at the movies: STUBS
  • 45. Norse goddess of death: HEL
  • 46. LORD and KEMP?: JUMPINGJACKS
  • 51. Camera type, for short: SLR
  • 52. Only: MERE
  • 53. Flavoring for ouzo or sambuca: ANISE
  • 54. Stops: DESISTS
  • 56. Words of decree: ITISSO
  • 58. ___ check: MIC
  • 59. Diego Rivera's "The Allegory of California," for one: MURAL
  • 60. Metal coatings: PATINAS
  • 63. *O'NEIL* and *ROGERS*?: STARBUCKS
  • 66. CEEEEENA and LENNNNNON?: LONGJOHNS
  • 70. Cutting tool with a reinforced spine: BACKSAW
  • 72. ___ fritas (Cuban French fries): PAPAS
  • 73. Cry of surprise upon discovering the culprit: YOU
  • 74. Sole survivor in "Reservoir Dogs": MRPINK
  • 77. Reply to a doubter: YESIDID
  • 79. Baseball award given to Shohei Ohtani in '23: ALMVP
  • 81. Votes of confidence: YEAS
  • 82. Place for a stirrup: EAR
  • 85. WILDERODDENBERRY?: SPLICEDGENES
  • 87. Standard to exceed, metaphorically: BAR
  • 88. Like security systems: ARMED
  • 90. Solar wind particle: ION
  • 91. Glow: AURA
  • 92. Go with the flow: ADAPT
  • 94. Part of a flight in which seatbelts must be worn: ASCENT
  • 96. Portrayer of the show creator in "The Truman Show": EDHARRIS
  • 100. S-O-L-O and L-A-N-G-E?: DASHEDHOPES
  • 102. "Pshaw!": BAH
  • 103. "Great" child detective: NATE
  • 104. When repeated, nickname for Time's 2023 Person of the Year: TAY
  • 105. Younger Jetson kid: ELROY
  • 106. Have the nerve: DARETO
  • 109. Moo goo ___ pan: GAI
  • 110. "Got it now": AHISEE
  • 112. RU$$ELL and BLA$$?: TWODOLLARBILLS
  • 115. ___-than-thou: HOLIER
  • 116. Peaceful: SERENE
  • 117. Set one's sights: TOOKAIM
  • 118. Something found beneath an arch: INSOLE
  • 119. Leaders of the fam, with "the": RENTS
  • 120. "Lovergirl" singer Marie: TEENA

Down:

  • 1. Title spy in a Robert Ludlum series: BOURNE
  • 2. Canadian dollar coin: LOONIE
  • 3. QB stat: Abbr.: ATT
  • 4. Cause to crack: CHAP
  • 5. High-fat weight-loss diet, for short: KETO
  • 6. Golfer Palmer, familiarly: ARNIE
  • 7. "Ditto!": SAME
  • 8. Give ___ go: ITA
  • 9. Wispy cloud: CIRRUS
  • 10. Half of a Caribbean nation: STKITTS
  • 11. Workweek inits.: MTWTF
  • 12. Roman farewell: AVE
  • 13. The "S" of New York City's SIR train line: STATEN
  • 14. Auto refreshes?: CARWASHES
  • 15. Classic novel set in rural Nebraska: OPIONEERS
  • 16. See 29-Across: TEN
  • 17. Kind of kick in football: SQUIB
  • 18. Easy mark: SITTINGDUCK
  • 20. Gamers' games: ESPORTS
  • 23. Subjective piece: OPED
  • 28. Run ___ of: AFOUL
  • 31. Strong poker holding, informally: TRIPS
  • 33. Wine vessels: CASKS
  • 34. Thin sauce: JUS
  • 35. Pope who met with Attila the Hun: STLEO
  • 37. French female friend: AMIE
  • 38. Max's counterpart: MIN
  • 39. Looney Tunes turtle: CECIL
  • 42. Gets to vote: HASASAY
  • 44. Takes along: BRINGS
  • 46. Sticky situations: JAMS
  • 47. Mole or mile: UNIT
  • 48. Glam rock?: MICA
  • 49. Preserves in slices, as meat: JERKS
  • 50. Big name in motor oil: STP
  • 52. Soybean product: MISO
  • 55. First sultan of both Syria and Egypt: SALADIN
  • 57. Cap worn by dervishes: TAJ
  • 59. Person cleaning a horse's stable: MUCKER
  • 61. The weather is a classically bland one: TOPIC
  • 62. Neck and neck: INADEADHEAT
  • 64. Certain baseball stats: RBIS
  • 65. Severe social media punishment: BAN
  • 67. Music for the masses?: HYMN
  • 68. Nine, in Italian: NOVE
  • 69. Has dinner: SUPS
  • 71. Anderson who directed "Asteroid City": WES
  • 72. One in plane clothes: PILOT
  • 74. "That's on me": MYBAD
  • 75. Novel fund-raising idea?: READATHON
  • 76. Glides over the coast, say: PARASAILS
  • 78. Favorably interprets: SPINS
  • 79. Tourist destination in northern India: AGRA
  • 80. Pick up: LEARN
  • 83. Titular character in a Menotti opera: AMAHL
  • 84. Some vacation destinations: RESORTS
  • 86. "Obviously": DUH
  • 88. Did a great job on, in modern slang: ATE
  • 89. What's generated by solar panels: DCPOWER
  • 93. Rehab therapy, informally: PHYSIO
  • 95. Friend of Winnie-the-Pooh: EEYORE
  • 96. Rap's ___ Sweatshirt: EARL
  • 97. Sleeve style with slanted seams: RAGLAN
  • 98. Padova's home: ITALIA
  • 99. Not-so-good vibration?: SEISM
  • 101. Big name in tractors: DEERE
  • 102. Farmers' rolls: BALES
  • 106. "I forbid it": DONT
  • 107. Leisurely gait: TROT
  • 108. Instrument with a vowel-heavy name: OBOE
  • 110. Tuna type: AHI
  • 111. Fish often served with kabayaki sauce: EEL
  • 113. Cubs' home: DEN
  • 114. Nickname for Isaac: IKE
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Friday, April 17, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 3 April 17, 2026 - Solved

Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 17, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - Solutions

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: August 28 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | All NYT Down Clues September 14 2025 74 | April 14 2021 NYT Clues Solutions |

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for April 17, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, April 17, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date April 17, 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.

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 Puzzle Fast

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 5. Make an all-out effort
2 Across 61. Chewy Japanese noodle
3 Across 1. 12-12, say
4 Across 26. Multitude
5 Across 51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer
6 Across 62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)
7 Across 20. Settle a bill
8 Across 18. Get to the point?
9 Across 10. 50, on a table
10 Across 44. Voting, e.g.

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "5. Make an all-out effort"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: G___G

Answer:

Click to reveal GOBIG

2 Across: "61. Chewy Japanese noodle"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: U__N

Answer:

Click to reveal UDON

3 Across: "1. 12-12, say"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T__D

Answer:

Click to reveal TIED

4 Across: "26. Multitude"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H__T

Answer:

Click to reveal HOST

5 Across: "51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: N______R

Answer:

Click to reveal NAYSAYER

6 Across: "62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal POR

7 Across: "20. Settle a bill"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S______P

Answer:

Click to reveal SQUAREUP

8 Across: "18. Get to the point?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T___R

Answer:

Click to reveal TAPER

9 Across: "10. 50, on a table"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Another word like this: tin can

Answer:

Click to reveal TIN

10 Across: "44. Voting, e.g."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: C_______Y

Answer:

Click to reveal CIVICDUTY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 43. Big fight
2 Down 38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein
3 Down 32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short
4 Down 25. Discussion guider
5 Down 53. Mythical lover
6 Down 31. Bend it like Beckham!
7 Down 12. Safety devices for trapeze artists
8 Down 37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr.
9 Down 34. Seriously, in modern slang
10 Down 50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "43. Big fight"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
  • Another word like this: run-in

Answer:

Click to reveal ROW

2 Down: "38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: L______M

Answer:

Click to reveal LAUDANUM

3 Down: "32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P__S

Answer:

Click to reveal PDAS

4 Down: "25. Discussion guider"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 11 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: F_________R

Answer:

Click to reveal FACILITATOR

5 Down: "53. Mythical lover"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E__S

Answer:

Click to reveal EROS

6 Down: "31. Bend it like Beckham!"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: K__E

Answer:

Click to reveal KNEE

7 Down: "12. Safety devices for trapeze artists"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N__S

Answer:

Click to reveal NETS

8 Down: "37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
  • Another word like this: unsweet

Answer:

Click to reveal SEC

9 Down: "34. Seriously, in modern slang"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal DEADASS

10 Down: "50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: P__N

Answer:

Click to reveal PAWN

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. 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

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
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 10 seconds
Difficulty: Easy

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 3?

No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 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 3?

Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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Last Updated: April 17, 2026 at 05:38 AM

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