27393 Thu Nov 07, 2024 NYT by Joe Deeney

Across Clues :

1. Not quite burnt, say, 4. "The Joy of ___" ("The Simpsons" episode about a cult), 8. Not genuine, 14. Subject of many a grainy video, 15. Dungeons & Dragons beast, 16. Made do?, 17. Developer's purchase, 18. Fills in with the latest, 20. "Fannn-tastic!", 22. Yesterday, in Spanish, 23. Et ___, 24. Lilliputian, 26. They might clash on a star-studded team, 30. Petty complaint, 32. Gochujang paste or hoisin sauce, 35. Genius Bar staffer, perhaps, 38. Mario Kart character with a pink outfit and a mushroom cap, 39. Encyclopedia division: Abbr., 40. Given name of baseball's Ozzie Smith, 42. Body shop offering, 43. Greek language?, 45. Deep cuts, 47. Home to the Van Gogh Museum, 49. Meet up with, 50. Will of "The Waltons", 51. Thornfield Hall governess, 53. Place for a Lady chapel, 56. No challenge, 59. "Hold your head high!", 61. Result in a photo finish, 65. Banking giant based in 47-Across, 66. "Likewise", 67. Touched down, 68. San Antonio-to-Dallas dir., 69. Shaky start?, 70. ___ deal, 71. Carol contraction

Down Clues :

1. Midwest city known as the "Capital of Route 66", 2. On the bad side (of), 3. Freedom, per Janis Joplin, 4. Stylish Miami neighborhood, in brief, 5. Everglades hunter, 6. Rave party?, 7. Pink-colored euro banknote, 8. Online shop for some vintage items, 9. Got up, 10. Topping-laden pizza variety, 11. Sight in Congo's Virunga National Park, 12. ___ shot, 13. Debut character for Zadie Smith?, 19. "I Will Survive" Grammy winner, 21. Gaming console that preceded the Switch, 25. Totally unacceptable, 27. Not beat around the bush, 28. How ballerinas often dance, 29. Cooks, as tomatoes, 31. Frequently recurring theme, 33. "Rats!", 34. Noodle nuggets, 35. Drip source in an E.R., 36. Crooner Mel, 37. Beta tester, e.g., 41. One might require a higher prescription, 44. Grid components, 46. Prepare, as scallops, 48. Claymation character of old "S.N.L.", 52. Chilling, 54. Like the majority of Egyptians, 55. Crimped parts of ravioli, 57. Subject of the obsolete "plum pudding model", 58. "Beat it!", 60. Org. with a white rabbit in its logo, 61. Not trans, 62. Written homage, 63. L'état, à Louis XIV, 64. 2020 #1 hit for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 07, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

New York Times, Thursday, November 7, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Not quite burnt, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TAN

  Possible Answer : tangent, topaz, suntan, sunburn, burn, tan, bronze




• The clue is 4. "The Joy of ___" ("The Simpsons" episode about a cult). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SECT

  Possible Answer : sect, faction, religious_order, religious_sect




• The clue is 8. Not genuine. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ERSATZ

  Possible Answer : ersatz, substitute




• The clue is 14. Subject of many a grainy video. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UFO

  Possible Answer : unidentified_flying_object, UFO, flying_saucer




• The clue is 15. Dungeons & Dragons beast. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OGRE

  Possible Answer : demon, devil, monster, fiend, ogre




• The clue is 16. Made do?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOUPEE

  Possible Answer : toupe, toupee




• The clue is 17. Developer's purchase. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOT

  Possible Answer : distribute, quite_a_little, pot, Lot, wad, fortune, bunch, great_deal, good_deal, circle, draw, dish_out, raft, portion, hatful, luck, mickle, allot, passel, deal, lot, slew, parcel_out, stack, batch, heap, destiny, mass, mess, plenty, flock, muckle, set, mountain, spate, fate, caboodle, dispense, shell_out, mete_out, band, sight, mint, circumstances, dole_out, deal_out, administer, pile, tidy_sum, peck




• The clue is 18. Fills in with the latest. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

  The answer: BRINGSUPTOSPEED




• The clue is 20. "Fannn-tastic!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SUHWEET




• The clue is 22. Yesterday, in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AYER




• The clue is 23. Et ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALII




• The clue is 24. Lilliputian. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TINY

  Possible Answer : tiny, diminutive, bantam, flyspeck, midget, lilliputian, petite




• The clue is 26. They might clash on a star-studded team. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EGOS

  Possible Answer : ego, egotism, self, self-importance




• The clue is 30. Petty complaint. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NIT

  Possible Answer : nit




• The clue is 32. Gochujang paste or hoisin sauce. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CONDIMENT

  Possible Answer : condiment




• The clue is 35. Genius Bar staffer, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ITGURU




• The clue is 38. Mario Kart character with a pink outfit and a mushroom cap. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOADETTE




• The clue is 39. Encyclopedia division: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: VOL




• The clue is 40. Given name of baseball's Ozzie Smith. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OSBORNE

  Possible Answer : John_James_Osborne, Osborne, John_Osborne




• The clue is 42. Body shop offering. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOW

  Possible Answer : tow, towage




• The clue is 43. Greek language?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BROSPEAK




• The clue is 45. Deep cuts. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GASHES

  Possible Answer : gash, cut, slash, slice




• The clue is 47. Home to the Van Gogh Museum. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AMSTERDAM

  Possible Answer : capital_of_The_Netherlands, Dutch_capital, Amsterdam




• The clue is 49. Meet up with. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEE

  Possible Answer : take_in, determine, picture, see, learn, catch, insure, view, meet, run_across, consider, find, realize, date, run_into, check, fancy, witness, experience, interpret, find_out, visualise, pick_up, get_a_line, discover, reckon, project, construe, examine, watch, encounter, see_to_it, figure, understand, look, regard, escort, ascertain, image, visualize, hear, get_wind, ensure, visit, take_care, realise, assure, go_steady, go_out, control, get_word, come_across, envision, go_through, attend




• The clue is 50. Will of "The Waltons". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GEER




• The clue is 51. Thornfield Hall governess. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EYRE

  Possible Answer : Eyre, Lake_Eyre




• The clue is 53. Place for a Lady chapel. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APSE

  Possible Answer : apse, apsis




• The clue is 56. No challenge. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EASY

  Possible Answer : well-heeled, tardily, easy, sluttish, well-to-do, promiscuous, wanton, soft, well-fixed, prosperous, leisurely, well-situated, slow, easygoing, gentle, loose, well-off, easily, comfortable, light, slowly

  Possible Opposite Answer : uneasy, quickly, difficult




• The clue is 59. "Hold your head high!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BEPROUD




• The clue is 61. Result in a photo finish. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: COMEDOWNTOTHEWIRE




• The clue is 65. Banking giant based in 47-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ING




• The clue is 66. "Likewise". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IDOTOO




• The clue is 67. Touched down. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALIT




• The clue is 68. San Antonio-to-Dallas dir.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NNE

  Possible Answer : north_northeast, NNE, nor'-nor'-east




• The clue is 69. Shaky start?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEISMO




• The clue is 70. ___ deal. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PLEA

  Possible Answer : plea, supplication




• The clue is 71. Carol contraction. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TIS

  Possible Answer : ti, Cordyline_terminalis, te, titanium, atomic_number_22, si, Ti

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Midwest city known as the "Capital of Route 66". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TULSA

  Possible Answer: Tulsa

• The clue is 2. On the bad side (of). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AFOUL

  Possible Answer: fouled, afoul, foul

• The clue is 3. Freedom, per Janis Joplin. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOTHINGLEFTTOLOSE

• The clue is 4. Stylish Miami neighborhood, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SOBE

• The clue is 5. Everglades hunter. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EGRET

  Possible Answer: egret

• The clue is 6. Rave party?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CRITIC

  Possible Answer: critic

• The clue is 7. Pink-colored euro banknote. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEN

  Possible Answer: x, X, tenner, decade, ten, 10, ten-spot

• The clue is 8. Online shop for some vintage items. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETSY

• The clue is 9. Got up. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROSE

  Possible Answer: pink_wine, jump, arise, rosaceous, lift, roseate, wax, rise_up, spring_up, mount, rose, uprise, turn_out, climb_up, ascend, prove, originate, rebel, develop, rose_wine, grow, go_up, blush_wine, rosiness, rise, rear, stand_up, get_up, heighten, climb, surface, resurrect, rosebush, move_up, come_up

  Possible Opposite Answer : turn_in, wane, sit_down, go_to_bed, fall, set

• The clue is 10. Topping-laden pizza variety. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SUPREME

  Possible Answer: supreme, sovereign

• The clue is 11. Sight in Congo's Virunga National Park. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APE

  Possible Answer: ape, aper, imitator, copycat, caricature, anthropoid, emulator

• The clue is 12. ___ shot. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEE

  Possible Answer: teeing_ground, tee, golf_tee, tee_up, football_tee

• The clue is 13. Debut character for Zadie Smith?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZED

  Possible Answer: izzard, zee, z, ezed, Z, zed

• The clue is 19. "I Will Survive" Grammy winner. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GAYNOR

• The clue is 21. Gaming console that preceded the Switch. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WIIU

• The clue is 25. Totally unacceptable. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOTOKAY

• The clue is 27. Not beat around the bush. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (18 letters)

  The answer: GETRIGHTTOTHEPOINT

• The clue is 28. How ballerinas often dance. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ONTOE

• The clue is 29. Cooks, as tomatoes. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STEWS

  Possible Answer: grizzle, swither, brood, stew, fret, grudge, sweat, lather

• The clue is 31. Frequently recurring theme. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TROPE

  Possible Answer: figure_of_speech, trope, figure, image

• The clue is 33. "Rats!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DANG

• The clue is 34. Noodle nuggets. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IDEAS

  Possible Answer: approximation, mind, melodic_theme, theme, estimation, musical_theme, estimate, idea, thought

• The clue is 35. Drip source in an E.R.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IVBAG

• The clue is 36. Crooner Mel. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TORME

• The clue is 37. Beta tester, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: USER

  Possible Answer: substance_abuser, user, exploiter, drug_user

• The clue is 41. One might require a higher prescription. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BADEYE

• The clue is 44. Grid components. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STREETS

  Possible Answer: street

• The clue is 46. Prepare, as scallops. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEAR

  Possible Answer: shrivelled, blacken, withered, shriveled, singe, char, dried-up, scorch, sere, sear, parch

• The clue is 48. Claymation character of old "S.N.L.". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MRBILL

• The clue is 52. Chilling. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EERIE

  Possible Answer: eery, eerie

• The clue is 54. Like the majority of Egyptians. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SUNNI

  Possible Answer: Sunni_Muslim, Sunni_Islam, Sunnite, Sunni

• The clue is 55. Crimped parts of ravioli. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EDGES

  Possible Answer: bound, adjoin, abut, march, border, butt_on, inch, edge, boundary, butt_against, butt, sharpness

• The clue is 57. Subject of the obsolete "plum pudding model". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATOM

  Possible Answer: mote, speck, atom, corpuscle, molecule, particle

• The clue is 58. "Beat it!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SHOO

  Possible Answer: shoo_away, shoo, shoo_off

• The clue is 60. Org. with a white rabbit in its logo. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PETA

• The clue is 61. Not trans. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CIS

  Possible Answer: Ci, curie, CIS, Commonwealth_of_Independent_States

• The clue is 62. Written homage. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ODE

  Possible Answer: ode

• The clue is 63. L'état, à Louis XIV. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOI

• The clue is 64. 2020 #1 hit for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WAP

No 27377, Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Barbara Lin

Across Clues :

1. Swedish company that makes submarines (but no longer cars), 5. Vegetarian's protein source, 9. So-called "Las Vegas of the East", 14. Lead-in to present or science, 15. *Cough, cough*, 16. Hard core exercise?, 17. Bottoms decorated with characters from the "Odyssey"?, 20. Prophet, 21. Originally named, 22. "Everything ___ Changed" (Taylor Swift song), 23. Instrument played by Sheila Bromberg on the Beatles' "She's Leaving Home", 25. Guitarist, informally, 27. Close-fitting pajamas?, 31. Shaming sound, 34. Something a window shopper might purchase?, 35. "___ the fields we go …", 36. Extract, as information, 38. Lends a hand to, 39. Jogs, 42. Not deceived by, 43. Oil container, 45. "OMG!", 46. One who only goes to the *best* restaurants, maybe, 47. "Ability" for Johnny Carson's Carnac the Magnificent, 48. Offering in Eilish's clothing brand?, 52. Earth tone, 54. Country that gained its independence from France in 1953, 55. Messenger molecule, 56. Texter's qualifier, 58. Turn down, 62. Request to a custom tailor?, 65. Smaller cousins of English horns, 66. Place for grape nuts?, 67. Prepare to use, as a coupon, 68. End of the line, maybe, 69. Hissy fit, 70. Like taking candy from a baby, it's said

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues

Down Clues :

1. All by oneself, 2. Love, for Rafael Nadal, 3. Pulitzer-winning journalist and novelist Quindlen, 4. Head honcho, 5. Cylindrical alternative to a French fry, 6. "Would you look at that!", 7. Plant in a stegosaurus's diet, 8. "Well, duh!", 9. Going rate?, 10. Island greeting, 11. Rod on the road, 12. Animals that use pheromones to communicate, 13. Gives a thumbs-up, 18. Smack, 19. NSFW message, 24. Place to dock, 26. Flavor enhancer in Doritos, for short, 27. "The final frontier", 28. Dens, 29. Ultimately triumph, 30. Warning sound, 32. Used, as a chair, 33. Line adjusters on an Etch A Sketch, 37. Suffers embarrassment, 40. Labor, 41. Curses out, 44. Frankly, in a text, 49. Body part that may be green, 50. They can cause sour experiences for car owners, 51. Director Coen, 53. Small part, 55. Cartoonist Goldberg who never actually built the machines he drew, 57. Neighbor of the United Arab Emirates, 59. Sch. west of Beverly Hills, 60. Rentals that come with poles, 61. Athletic award, 62. Fish-and-chips fish, typically, 63. Ballpark guess: Abbr., 64. ___Pen

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 22, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Swedish company that makes submarines (but no longer cars). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SAAB




• The clue is 5. Vegetarian's protein source. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOFU

  Possible Answer : tofu, bean_curd




• The clue is 9. So-called "Las Vegas of the East". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MACAO

  Possible Answer : Macau, Macao




• The clue is 14. Lead-in to present or science. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OMNI




• The clue is 15. *Cough, cough*. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AHEM

  Possible Answer : ahem, hem




• The clue is 16. Hard core exercise?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PLANK

  Possible Answer : plump, plump_down, plunk, plonk, plunk_down, plop, board, plank_over, flump, plank




• The clue is 17. Bottoms decorated with characters from the "Odyssey"?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

  The answer: LONGSTORYSHORTS




• The clue is 20. Prophet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ORACLE

  Possible Answer : seer, prophesier, prophet, oracle, vaticinator




• The clue is 21. Originally named. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NEE

  Possible Answer : nee




• The clue is 22. "Everything ___ Changed" (Taylor Swift song). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HAS

  Possible Answer : have_got, ingest, receive, own, stimulate, give_birth, deliver, take_in, have, take, suffer, possess, consume, give, birth, sustain, hour_angle, feature, accept, experience, HA, hold, let, cause, induce, get, bear, throw, make

  Possible Opposite Answer : lack, abstain, refuse




• The clue is 23. Instrument played by Sheila Bromberg on the Beatles' "She's Leaving Home". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HARP

  Possible Answer : harmonica, dwell, harp, mouth_organ, mouth_harp




• The clue is 25. Guitarist, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AXMAN




• The clue is 27. Close-fitting pajamas?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: SLEEPTIGHTS




• The clue is 31. Shaming sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TSK

  Possible Answer : tut-tut, tut, tsk




• The clue is 34. Something a window shopper might purchase?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PANE

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




• The clue is 35. "___ the fields we go …". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OER




• The clue is 36. Extract, as information. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GLEAN

  Possible Answer : reap, harvest, glean




• The clue is 38. Lends a hand to. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AIDS

  Possible Answer : economic_aid, care, AIDS, financial_aid, attention, tending, acquired_immune_deficiency_syndrome, assistance, assist, aid, help




• The clue is 39. Jogs. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TROTS

  Possible Answer : lope, Trotskyist, Trot, Trotskyite, pony, crib, jog, clip, trot




• The clue is 42. Not deceived by. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ONTO




• The clue is 43. Oil container. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CRUET

  Possible Answer : cruet, crewet




• The clue is 45. "OMG!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WOW

  Possible Answer : howler, sidesplitter, thigh-slapper, belly_laugh, riot, wow, scream




• The clue is 46. One who only goes to the *best* restaurants, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNOB

  Possible Answer : snot, snob, prig, snoot




• The clue is 47. "Ability" for Johnny Carson's Carnac the Magnificent. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESP

  Possible Answer : extrasensory_perception, E.S.P., second_sight, clairvoyance, ESP




• The clue is 48. Offering in Eilish's clothing brand?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: BILLIEJEANS




• The clue is 52. Earth tone. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OCHRE

  Possible Answer : ochre, ocher




• The clue is 54. Country that gained its independence from France in 1953. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LAOS

  Possible Answer : Lao, Laotian, Lao_People's_Democratic_Republic, Laos




• The clue is 55. Messenger molecule. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RNA

  Possible Answer : RNA, ribonucleic_acid




• The clue is 56. Texter's qualifier. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMO

  Possible Answer : IMO, International_Maritime_Organization




• The clue is 58. Turn down. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: REFUSE

  Possible Answer : scraps, decline, turn_down, resist, refuse, pass_up, food_waste, turn_away, reject, garbage, deny, defy

  Possible Opposite Answer : admit, allow, accept, lend_oneself




• The clue is 62. Request to a custom tailor?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

  The answer: CUTMESOMESLACKS




• The clue is 65. Smaller cousins of English horns. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OBOES

  Possible Answer : hautbois, oboe, hautboy




• The clue is 66. Place for grape nuts?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NAPA

  Possible Answer : celery_cabbage, pe-tsai, Chinese_cabbage, Brassica_rapa_pekinensis, napa




• The clue is 67. Prepare to use, as a coupon. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CLIP

  Possible Answer : clipping, snip_off, cartridge_clip, crop, dress, nip, cut_short, magazine, trim, curtail, trot, prune, cut_back, snip, cartridge_holder, time, jog, nip_off, lop, clip

  Possible Opposite Answer : unclip




• The clue is 68. End of the line, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DEPOT

  Possible Answer : storage, store, storehouse, entrepot, depot, terminal, terminus




• The clue is 69. Hissy fit. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNIT

  Possible Answer : snit




• The clue is 70. Like taking candy from a baby, it's said. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EASY

  Possible Answer : loose, easygoing, soft, well-to-do, easy, leisurely, gentle, well-situated, slow, light, wanton, well-heeled, slowly, well-fixed, comfortable, promiscuous, prosperous, easily, well-off, sluttish, tardily

  Possible Opposite Answer : quickly, uneasy, difficult

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. All by oneself. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SOLO

  Possible Answer: solo, unaccompanied, alone

• The clue is 2. Love, for Rafael Nadal. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AMOR

  Possible Answer: Cupid, Amor

• The clue is 3. Pulitzer-winning journalist and novelist Quindlen. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ANNA

  Possible Answer: anna

• The clue is 4. Head honcho. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BIGCHEESE

• The clue is 5. Cylindrical alternative to a French fry. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TATERTOT

• The clue is 6. "Would you look at that!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OHO

• The clue is 7. Plant in a stegosaurus's diet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FERN

  Possible Answer: fern

• The clue is 8. "Well, duh!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UMYEAH

• The clue is 9. Going rate?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MPH

  Possible Answer: mph, miles_per_hour

• The clue is 10. Island greeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALOHA

  Possible Answer: ciao, aloha

• The clue is 11. Rod on the road. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: CARANTENNA

• The clue is 12. Animals that use pheromones to communicate. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ANTS

  Possible Answer: pismire, emmet, ant

• The clue is 13. Gives a thumbs-up. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OKS

  Possible Answer: okey, okay, okeh, O.K., Oklahoma, Sooner_State, OK

• The clue is 18. Smack. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SLAP

  Possible Answer: slap, smack, bolt, smacking, slapdash, bang

• The clue is 19. NSFW message. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEXT

  Possible Answer: sext

• The clue is 24. Place to dock. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PIER

  Possible Answer: wharf, dock, pier, wharfage

• The clue is 26. Flavor enhancer in Doritos, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MSG

  Possible Answer: MSG, monosodium_glutamate

• The clue is 27. "The final frontier". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPACE

  Possible Answer: infinite, blank, outer_space, place, distance, blank_space, quad, space

• The clue is 28. Dens. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LAIRS

  Possible Answer: lair, den

• The clue is 29. Ultimately triumph. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: ENDUPONTOP

• The clue is 30. Warning sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GROWL

  Possible Answer: growl, growling, rumble, grumble

• The clue is 32. Used, as a chair. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SATON

• The clue is 33. Line adjusters on an Etch A Sketch. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KNOBS

  Possible Answer: node, thickening, boss, knob, pommel

• The clue is 37. Suffers embarrassment. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOSESFACE

• The clue is 40. Labor. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOIL

  Possible Answer: toil, labour, travail, drudge, moil, labor, grind, fag, dig

• The clue is 41. Curses out. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SWEARSAT

• The clue is 44. Frankly, in a text. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TBH

• The clue is 49. Body part that may be green. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IRIS

  Possible Answer: iris_diaphragm, iris, fleur-de-lis, flag, sword_lily

• The clue is 50. They can cause sour experiences for car owners. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LEMONS

  Possible Answer: lemon, gamboge, lemon_tree, Citrus_limon, lemon_yellow, stinker, maize

• The clue is 51. Director Coen. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: JOEL

  Possible Answer: Joel, Book_of_Joel

• The clue is 53. Small part. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CAMEO

  Possible Answer: cameo

• The clue is 55. Cartoonist Goldberg who never actually built the machines he drew. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RUBE

  Possible Answer: yahoo, rube, hick, hayseed, yokel, chawbacon, bumpkin

• The clue is 57. Neighbor of the United Arab Emirates. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OMAN

  Possible Answer: Muscat_and_Oman, Oman, Sultanate_of_Oman

• The clue is 59. Sch. west of Beverly Hills. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UCLA

• The clue is 60. Rentals that come with poles. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SKIS

  Possible Answer: ski

• The clue is 61. Athletic award. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESPY

  Possible Answer: spot, espy, spy, descry

• The clue is 62. Fish-and-chips fish, typically. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: COD

  Possible Answer: cod, C.O.D., ride, dupe, befool, taunt, put_one_over, collect, take_in, put_on, razz, COD, gull, fool, tantalize, cash_on_delivery, seedcase, bait, codfish, put_one_across, tantalise, rag, slang, tease, twit, rally, pod

• The clue is 63. Ballpark guess: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EST

  Possible Answer: Eastern_Standard_Time, EST, Eastern_Time

• The clue is 64. ___Pen. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EPI

  Possible Answer: Eysenck_Personality_Inventory, EPI

NYT Mini Answers February 15, 2026 - Trivia Week 3 Special

Trivia Week 3 February 15, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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Jump To Section

• Puzzle Information
• Grid Layout
• Across Clues (10 total)
• Down Clues (10 total)
• How to Solve Faster
• Common Questions

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, February 15, 2026

Puzzle Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	February 15, 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	36. Circa
2 Across	79. Muckety-muck
3 Across	13. No time at all
4 Across	131. Skin softener
5 Across	100. Wear (out)
6 Across	61. Had a brain fart
7 Across	111. Ruby lookalike
8 Across	80. Frequently, poetically
9 Across	46. "My life is over"
10 Across	123. In back

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

• March 02 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• NYT Across Today October 15 2025
• Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 26

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1 Across: "36. Circa"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: A____D

Answer:

Click to reveal

AROUND

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2 Across: "79. Muckety-muck"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'B'
• Word pattern: N___B

Answer:

Click to reveal

NABOB

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3 Across: "13. No time at all"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'H'
• Word pattern: A____H

Answer:

Click to reveal

AFLASH

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4 Across: "131. Skin softener"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALOE

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5 Across: "100. Wear (out)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TIRE

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6 Across: "61. Had a brain fart"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BLANKED

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7 Across: "111. Ruby lookalike"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: G____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

GARNET

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8 Across: "80. Frequently, poetically"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
• Another word like this: often

Answer:

Click to reveal

OFT

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9 Across: "46. "My life is over""

Helpful hints:

• This word has 8 letters
• It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: I______D

Answer:

Click to reveal

IMRUINED

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10 Across: "123. In back"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 9 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: A_______R

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATTHEREAR

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	12. Many middle schoolers
2 Down	92. Part of an equestrian's ensemble
3 Down	59. Contribute
4 Down	86. Fixed, as a "m-i-t-s-a-k-e"
5 Down	128. Depressed
6 Down	73. Two peas ___ pod
7 Down	101. Lit up, in a way
8 Down	10. Dress down
9 Down	62. N.Y.C. neighborhood that's home to the Grey Art Museum
10 Down	8. Lost traction

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

• NYT Across Clues Answers November 16
• Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 26
• Mini Crossword NYT November 15 2025

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1 Down: "12. Many middle schoolers"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: T____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

TWEENS

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2 Down: "92. Part of an equestrian's ensemble"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BREECHES

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3 Down: "59. Contribute"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
• Another word like this: ADHD

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADD

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4 Down: "86. Fixed, as a "m-i-t-s-a-k-e""

Helpful hints:

• This word has 9 letters
• It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: R_______D

Answer:

Click to reveal

RESPELLED

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5 Down: "128. Depressed"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'L' and ends with 'W'
• Another word like this: gloomy

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOW

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6 Down: "73. Two peas ___ pod"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

INA

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7 Down: "101. Lit up, in a way"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IGNITED

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8 Down: "10. Dress down"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: C_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

CHEWOUT

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9 Down: "62. N.Y.C. neighborhood that's home to the Grey Art Museum"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOHO

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10 Down: "8. Lost traction"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SLID

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 45 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

If you like the NYT Mini, you might enjoy these other puzzles too:

Recent Crossword Solutions:

• March 02 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• Xwordhint Crossword Answers September_29
• NYT Down Clues Answers October 12 2025
• December 27 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
• October 01 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• October 08 2022 NYT Clues Solutions

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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