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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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Thursday, September 10, 2026

NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 September 10, 2026 - Hints & Answers

NYT Mini Answers September 10, 2026 - Trivia Week 2 Special

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 10, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, September 10, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 10, 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 2 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

  • 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 10. Shell in the water
2 Across 23. More apt to cut in line, say
3 Across 15. Who's that woman in Paris?
4 Across 16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis
5 Across 33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation
6 Across 32. Targets for hawks
7 Across 31. Cleared of dust, say
8 Across 51. Grou_ of _or_oises?
9 Across 38. Horror director Aster
10 Across 60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name

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: "10. Shell in the water"

Hints:

  • Pattern-wise it looks like: H__L
  • Kicks off with 'H' and wraps up with 'L'.
  • In plain terms: dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut.

Answer:

Click to reveal HULL

2 Across: "23. More apt to cut in line, say"

Hints:

  • 'pushful' points in the same direction.
  • Count on 7 letters here.
  • If that helps, the shape is: P_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal PUSHIER

3 Across: "15. Who's that woman in Paris?"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ELLE

4 Across: "16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis"

Hints:

  • Count on 4 letters here.
  • First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'U'.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal ESAU

5 Across: "33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal POE

6 Across: "32. Targets for hawks"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MICE

7 Across: "31. Cleared of dust, say"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'T'.
  • You're looking for 5 letters.
  • 'span' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal SWEPT

8 Across: "51. Grou_ of _or_oises?"

Hints:

  • This one runs 10 letters long.
  • Kicks off with 'P' and wraps up with 'D'.

Answer:

Click to reveal PEASINAPOD

9 Across: "38. Horror director Aster"

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'I'.
  • Count on 3 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal ARI

10 Across: "60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 4 letters.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: O__Y
  • First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'Y'.

Answer:

Click to reveal OLAY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 36. Pitching staff?
2 Down 11. Min_sc_le q_antity?
3 Down 12. Reposed
4 Down 9. Go *clunk*
5 Down 4. Despair
6 Down 3. Something you might search for in vein?
7 Down 53. Completely savage
8 Down 24. Incautious
9 Down 47. Say again
10 Down 1. Winter coat?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "36. Pitching staff?"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'A', ends with 'Y'.
  • This one runs 8 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal ADAGENCY

2 Down: "11. Min_sc_le q_antity?"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'U' and wraps up with 'H'.
  • It's a 11-letter word.
  • Blank it out and you get: U_________H

Answer:

Click to reveal USEINAPINCH

3 Down: "12. Reposed"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'N'.
  • Close enough in meaning: lie.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal LAIN

4 Down: "9. Go *clunk*"

Hints:

  • Pattern-wise it looks like: K______R
  • Kicks off with 'K' and wraps up with 'R'.
  • It's a 8-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal KEELOVER

5 Down: "4. Despair"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'L', last letter's a 'E'.
  • This one runs 8 letters long.
  • If that helps, the shape is: L______E

Answer:

Click to reveal LOSEHOPE

6 Down: "3. Something you might search for in vein?"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 3 letters.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • First letter's a 'O', last letter's a 'E'.

Answer:

Click to reveal ORE

7 Down: "53. Completely savage"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 3 letters.
  • Basically, cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel.
  • First letter's a 'P', last letter's a 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal PAN

8 Down: "24. Incautious"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'U', ends with 'Y'.
  • This one runs 6 letters long.
  • Blank it out and you get: U____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal UNWARY

9 Down: "47. Say again"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'E', last letter's a 'O'.
  • It's a 4-letter word.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.

Answer:

Click to reveal ECHO

10 Down: "1. Winter coat?"

Hints:

  • In plain terms: water frozen in the solid state.
  • First letter's a 'I', last letter's a 'E'.
  • You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal ICE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here's what tends to work if you solve these regularly:

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: 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: Normal

More Puzzle Help

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When does the Trivia Week 2 Mini go live?

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

How long should Trivia Week 2 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 2 free to play?

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

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 2?

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

Does Trivia Week 2 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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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

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?

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.

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 02, 2026 at 08:01 AM

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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

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?

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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Monday, September 7, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 September 07, 2026

Trivia Week 1 Manual for NYT Mini September 07, 2026

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 07, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, September 07, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 07, 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

Standard Mini size again: 5 across, 5 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 61. Ordered (around)
2 Across 68. Cut out
3 Across 21. Tool for winter fishing
4 Across 39. What a hen lays
5 Across 7. Jabbers on a plane?
6 Across 38. Bog down
7 Across 31. Hoppy brews, for short
8 Across 73. Org. checking carry-on bags
9 Across 69. List, as in a reference
10 Across 30. Contribute something more

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: "61. Ordered (around)"

Hints:

  • Pattern-wise it looks like: B____D
  • Think of it this way — raise in a relief.
  • Close enough in meaning: emboss.

Answer:

Click to reveal BOSSED

2 Across: "68. Cut out"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'E'.
  • Basically, remove or make invisible.
  • This one runs 6 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal DELETE

3 Across: "21. Tool for winter fishing"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 6 letters.
  • If that helps, the shape is: I____W
  • Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'W'.

Answer:

Click to reveal ICESAW

4 Across: "39. What a hen lays"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 3 letters.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • You could also think of it as "eggs."

Answer:

Click to reveal EGG

5 Across: "7. Jabbers on a plane?"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 6 letters.
  • Close enough in meaning: elbow.
  • Starts with 'E', ends with 'S'.

Answer:

Click to reveal ELBOWS

6 Across: "38. Bog down"

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • You're looking for 4 letters.
  • 'muck' points in the same direction.

Answer:

Click to reveal MIRE

7 Across: "31. Hoppy brews, for short"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'I' and wraps up with 'S'.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal IPAS

8 Across: "73. Org. checking carry-on bags"

Hints:

  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • First letter's a 'T', last letter's a 'A'.
  • You're looking for 3 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal TSA

9 Across: "69. List, as in a reference"

Hints:

  • First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'E'.
  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: C__E

Answer:

Click to reveal CITE

10 Across: "30. Contribute something more"

Hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ADD

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 7. Some gofers
2 Down 10. Give the thumbs-up
3 Down 34. Meyers of late night
4 Down 8. Handbag fashion label from Madrid
5 Down 60. One of 26 in a marathon
6 Down 35. Clutter
7 Down 36. Rare four-award achievement in entertainment, for short
8 Down 45. Dominate, in sports slang
9 Down 27. Barely visible, as light from a star
10 Down 56. Book made obsolescent by GPS

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "7. Some gofers"

Hints:

  • Starts with 'E', ends with 'S'.
  • This one runs 10 letters long.
  • Pattern-wise it looks like: E________S

Answer:

Click to reveal ERRANDBOYS

2 Down: "10. Give the thumbs-up"

Hints:

  • Think of it this way — an endorsement.
  • Count on 4 letters here.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal OKAY

3 Down: "34. Meyers of late night"

Hints:

  • Short form / acronym territory here.
  • Starts with 'S', ends with 'H'.
  • It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal SETH

4 Down: "8. Handbag fashion label from Madrid"

Hints:

  • Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'E'.
  • You're looking for 5 letters.
  • Blank it out and you get: L___E

Answer:

Click to reveal LOEWE

5 Down: "60. One of 26 in a marathon"

Hints:

  • Close enough in meaning: knot.
  • Starts with 'M', ends with 'E'.
  • You're looking for 4 letters.

Answer:

Click to reveal MILE

6 Down: "35. Clutter"

Hints:

  • Count on 4 letters here.
  • 'batch' points in the same direction.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal MESS

7 Down: "36. Rare four-award achievement in entertainment, for short"

Hints:

  • You're looking for 4 letters.
  • Kicks off with 'E' and wraps up with 'T'.
  • Blank it out and you get: E__T

Answer:

Click to reveal EGOT

8 Down: "45. Dominate, in sports slang"

Hints:

  • 'have' points in the same direction.
  • Count on 3 letters here.
  • Kicks off with 'O' and wraps up with 'N'.

Answer:

Click to reveal OWN

9 Down: "27. Barely visible, as light from a star"

Hints:

  • 'dense' points in the same direction.
  • This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
  • First letter's a 'D', last letter's a 'M'.

Answer:

Click to reveal DIM

10 Down: "56. Book made obsolescent by GPS"

Hints:

  • 'telamon' points in the same direction.
  • First letter's a 'A', last letter's a 'S'.
  • It's a 5-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal ATLAS

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. 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: 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: Medium

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?

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?

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 07, 2026 at 08:30 AM

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