NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 4 June 27, 2026 - Daily Answers
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 27, 2026 |
| Grid Size | 5 x 5 squares |
| Total Clues | 20 clues |
| Across Clues | 10 clues |
| Down Clues | 10 clues |
| Average Solve Time | Under 1 minute |
Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout
This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.
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How to Solve This Puzzle Fast
- Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
- Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
- Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
- If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
- Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT
Quick Facts About This Puzzle
- Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
- Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
- Best time to play: During a coffee break
- Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy
Across Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 16. Dancer's restraint? |
| 2 Across | 35. U-Haul competitor |
| 3 Across | 39. Some choppers |
| 4 Across | 54. A bit stale, say |
| 5 Across | 65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time |
| 6 Across | 60. British buddy |
| 7 Across | 1. "Delightful!" |
| 8 Across | 33. On the topic of |
| 9 Across | 11. Cock-a-hoop |
| 10 Across | 64. Worry, worry, worry |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 27
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 10
- April 22 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Across: "16. Dancer's restraint?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: R__N
Answer:
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REIN2 Across: "35. U-Haul competitor"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: R___R
Answer:
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RYDER3 Across: "39. Some choppers"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A___N
Answer:
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AXMEN4 Across: "54. A bit stale, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: G________D
Answer:
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GETTINGOLD5 Across: "65. When many rebellions emerge for the first time"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E________S
Answer:
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EARLYTEENS6 Across: "60. British buddy"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: C__P
Answer:
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CHAP7 Across: "1. "Delightful!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: W________T
Answer:
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WHATATREAT8 Across: "33. On the topic of"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A__O
Answer:
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ASTO9 Across: "11. Cock-a-hoop"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: G__D
Answer:
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GLAD10 Across: "64. Worry, worry, worry"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: S__W
Answer:
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STEWDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 9. Kind of clock |
| 2 Down | 53. Eject |
| 3 Down | 29. Suffix with urban |
| 4 Down | 46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race" |
| 5 Down | 23. Many a political piece |
| 6 Down | 59. Diamond edges? |
| 7 Down | 27. Deliberately downplay |
| 8 Down | 25. Homages to a prior era |
| 9 Down | 12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape |
| 10 Down | 51. Finish up by |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- April 22 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 29 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- May 19 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "9. Kind of clock"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: A____G
Answer:
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ANALOG2 Down: "53. Eject"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: S__W
Answer:
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SPEW3 Down: "29. Suffix with urban"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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ITE4 Down: "46. ___ Oluo, author of 2018's "So You Want to Talk About Race""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: I____A
Answer:
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IJEOMA5 Down: "23. Many a political piece"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: E___Y
Answer:
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ESSAY6 Down: "59. Diamond edges?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D__S
Answer:
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DEES7 Down: "27. Deliberately downplay"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: U________E
Answer:
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UNDERSTATE8 Down: "25. Homages to a prior era"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T________S
Answer:
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THROWBACKS9 Down: "12. Toy adorned with a tiny rubber cape"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: L________N
Answer:
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LEGOBATMAN10 Down: "51. Finish up by"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E___T
Answer:
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ENDATHow to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster
Here are the best tips from expert solvers:
Step-by-Step Strategy
- Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
- Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
- Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
- Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
- Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.
Letter Tips That Really Help
- The letter E is the most common in English
- Words ending in S are often plurals
- If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
- Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated
Time Goals to Aim For
| Your Time | Skill Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 seconds | Expert | You know the puzzle patterns very well! |
| 30-60 seconds | Advanced | Great job! You solve quickly. |
| 1-2 minutes | Good | You're doing well. Keep practicing! |
| Over 2 minutes | Learning | You'll get faster with practice. |
Puzzle Numbers and Facts
| Total Clues: | 20 clues to solve |
| Grid Size: | 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down |
| Total Squares: | 25 squares to fill |
| Average Time: | Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 4
When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?
The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!
Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 4?
No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?
Good Trivia Week 4 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!
Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 4?
Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
