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Sunday, October 20, 2024

No 27375 Sunday Oct 20, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Jerry Miccolis

Across Clues :

1. "Yikes!", 5. Italian sauce whose name sounds like a French stew, 9. Last word, 14. It can bust one's bracket, 19. Island west of Komodo National Park, 20. Privy to, 21. Call to mind, 22. 10th of 24, 23. Marquee at the Tri-Plex mistaken as a promo for ... "Godzilla"?, 26. ___ Island, designated historic site for both New York and New Jersey, 27. Fantasy football fodder, 28. Something seen framed in a Zoom background, perhaps, 29. Honors for David Beckham and Leona Lewis: Abbr., 31. Bandmate of Keith for 60+ years, 32. Hasten, old-style, 34. Rival of Forbes, 35. Futuristic microscopic machine, 37. ... "E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial"?, 43. Essen exclamations, 45. Bile, 46. Band whose name is sometimes rendered with a backward B, 47. Grave words?, 48. "While I nodded nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping" poet, 49. ___ alai, 50. Sam who directed "Spider-Man", 52. D-Day craft: Abbr., 53. With 112-Down, a small laugh, 54. ... "Independence Day"?, 59. Having had a few bites, say, 60. What this is, 61. Mediterranean condiment, 62. "Mon ___!", 63. Liturgical vestment, 65. Center, 67. At sea, 71. Suitor of Christine in "The Phantom of the Opera", 73. Kind of shell that's easily broken, 74. Novelist whose name is synonymous with nightmarish absurdity, 75. ... "Rush Hour"?, 81. "Devilish" cartoon character, 82. Publishing V.I.P.s, 83. Like golden eagles vis-à-vis bald eagles, in the United States, 84. Unsafe?, 85. Modern H.R. initiative, 86. Bryn Mawr grad, e.g., 88. Nag, 89. Connections, 90. One in a line at a grocery store, 91. ... "Insomnia"?, 96. Person with attachment issues, perhaps, 97. "The Strife is ___, the Battle Done" (hymn), 98. Detergent brand, 99. Baja resort town, familiarly, 101. ___ Sidle, longtime role on "C.S.I.", 102. Moving day leftovers, 104. Overseas refusals, 108. Holding nothing back, 110. ... "Sex and the City"?, 113. "Welcome" introduction?, 114. Texas A&M athlete, 115. Girl's name that sounds like two adjacent letters, 116. Singer Horne, 117. Mount, 118. Detritus at the bottom of a bag of bagels, 119. Variety, 120. Novelist Johnson who won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Down Clues :

1. Subsides, 2. Walk way?, 3. Aquarium growth, 4. "Check it out, man!", 5. Narrow inlet, 6. Antonio López de Santa ___, three-time president of Mexico, 7. Finally saw through a deception, 8. Emasculates, 9. Ward (off), 10. E.R. lines, 11. 0%, 12. Japanese art of flower arrangement, 13. Star in Venus's orbit?, 14. Island strings, 15. Ingredient in some lipsticks, pizza dough and biodiesel, 16. Cause of a hung jury, 17. Larger-than-life, 18. Assignment, 24. "Really?", 25. Marine menace, 30. Sensitive subject, 33. Pioneering computer, 36. Harsh, 37. From what place, 38. Actor-turned-policeman Estrada, 39. Jazz singer Cleo, 40. Some old PCs, 41. Ending with teen, 42. "That's a ___!" (chemist's punny observation), 43. Garden invader, 44. Raccoon relative, 49. Partner of pride, 50. Small brook, 51. Illness with chills, 52. Island rings, 55. Roil, 56. Give a lecture, say, 57. Sported, 58. Seasoned rice dish, 63. Listing agent's condition, 64. Voting day: Abbr., 65. Feature of some English gardens, 66. "Happy Birthday" writer, sometimes, 68. Athlete's out-of-character performance, say, 69. Lift ticket purchaser, 70. Unspoken, 72. Word after hidden or political, 73. Calorie-rich cake, 74. Apt name for a veterinarian, 75. Ankle bones, 76. Sky shade, 77. Claim on an egg carton, 78. Woodworking tool, 79. Tennille of Captain & Tennille, 80. Charlotte ___ (dessert), 81. Shooting marble, 87. Aide-___ (mnemonic device), 88. Nobility, 89. "Let's do this thing!", 90. Creator of colorful crafts, 92. Woolly pack animals, 93. Origin, 94. Hexad, 95. Rubik of puzzle cube fame, 99. Coral islets, 100. Quite often, 102. Sweeties, informally, 103. Barbershop sound, 105. Barely made, with "out", 106. Poke bowl ingredient, 107. Overcommunicate, say, 109. ___ Low, famed English pirate, 111. Secreted, 112. See 53-Across

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 20, 2024

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

No 27375 Sunday Oct 20, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Jerry Miccolis
Sunday 20 Oct 2024 nyt crosswords


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. "Yikes!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EGAD


  • The clue is 5. Italian sauce whose name sounds like a French stew. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAGU


  • The clue is 9. Last word. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FINIS

    Possible Answer : stopping_point, finis, closing_curtain, last, finish, conclusion, finale, close


  • The clue is 14. It can bust one's bracket. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UPSET

    Possible Answer : worried, derangement, untune, perturbation, turnover, bowl_over, disturbed, discompose, disconcert, upturned, disturbance, overturn, discomfit, broken, disorder, trouble, distressed, confused, overturned, disquieted, overthrow, upset, tump_over, swage, disturb, tip_over, disordered, knock_over, turn_over


  • The clue is 19. Island west of Komodo National Park. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BALI

    Possible Answer : Bali


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

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

    The answer: INON


  • The clue is 21. Call to mind. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EVOKE

    Possible Answer : extract, suggest, put_forward, call_forth, arouse, call_down, raise, elicit, fire, bring_up, paint_a_picture, draw_out, enkindle, kick_up, evoke, invoke, provoke, kindle, conjure_up, stir, conjure, educe


  • The clue is 22. 10th of 24. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KAPPA

    Possible Answer : kappa


  • The clue is 23. Marquee at the Tri-Plex mistaken as a promo for ... "Godzilla"?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIGGIANTMONSTER


  • The clue is 26. ___ Island, designated historic site for both New York and New Jersey. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELLIS

    Possible Answer : Elli


  • The clue is 27. Fantasy football fodder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STATS


  • The clue is 28. Something seen framed in a Zoom background, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AWARD

    Possible Answer : accolade, honor, prize, present, awarding, grant, honour, award, laurels


  • The clue is 29. Honors for David Beckham and Leona Lewis: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OBES


  • The clue is 31. Bandmate of Keith for 60+ years. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MICK

    Possible Answer : Mickey, Mick, Paddy


  • The clue is 32. Hasten, old-style. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HIE

    Possible Answer : hie, hotfoot, pelt_along, belt_along, hasten, race, step_on_it, rush_along, cannonball_along, bucket_along, rush, speed

    Possible Opposite Answer : linger


  • The clue is 34. Rival of Forbes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INC

    Possible Answer : INC, Iraqi_National_Congress


  • The clue is 35. Futuristic microscopic machine. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NANOBOT


  • The clue is 37. ... "E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial"?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (19 letters)

    The answer: WITNESSALIENARRIVAL


  • The clue is 43. Essen exclamations. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACHS


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

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

    The answer: IRE

    Possible Answer : choler, ire, wrath, anger, ira


  • The clue is 46. Band whose name is sometimes rendered with a backward B. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABBA


  • The clue is 47. Grave words?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EULOGY

    Possible Answer : eulogium, eulogy, panegyric, encomium, pean, paean


  • The clue is 48. "While I nodded nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping" poet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POE

    Possible Answer : Edgar_Allan_Poe, Poe


  • The clue is 49. ___ alai. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JAI


  • The clue is 50. Sam who directed "Spider-Man". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAIMI


  • The clue is 52. D-Day craft: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LST


  • The clue is 53. With 112-Down, a small laugh. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEE

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


  • The clue is 54. ... "Independence Day"?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (20 letters)

    The answer: HANCOCKSIGNSTHEPAPER


  • The clue is 59. Having had a few bites, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITCHY

    Possible Answer : fidgety, antsy, fretful, itchy


  • The clue is 60. What this is. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLUE

    Possible Answer : cue, clue, clew, hint


  • The clue is 61. Mediterranean condiment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AIOLI

    Possible Answer : aioli, garlic_sauce, aioli_sauce


  • The clue is 62. "Mon ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIEU


  • The clue is 63. Liturgical vestment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STOLE

    Possible Answer : steal, slip, stole


  • The clue is 65. Center. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MIDST

    Possible Answer : midst, thick


  • The clue is 67. At sea. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOST

    Possible Answer : misplace, suffer, missed, deep_in_thought, recede, confounded, miss, at_sea, bewildered, lose, confused, mislay, baffled, drop_off, lost, mazed, fall_back, doomed, mixed-up, helpless, preoccupied, turn_a_loss, bemused, befuddled, disoriented, fall_behind

    Possible Opposite Answer : profit, won, saved, found, find, gain, win, keep


  • The clue is 71. Suitor of Christine in "The Phantom of the Opera". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAOUL


  • The clue is 73. Kind of shell that's easily broken. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TACO

    Possible Answer : wetback, taco, greaser


  • The clue is 74. Novelist whose name is synonymous with nightmarish absurdity. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KAFKA

    Possible Answer : Kafka, Franz_Kafka


  • The clue is 75. ... "Rush Hour"?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (20 letters)

    The answer: TANGLEDFROZENTRAFFIC


  • The clue is 81. "Devilish" cartoon character. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAZ


  • The clue is 82. Publishing V.I.P.s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDS

    Possible Answer : ED, explosive_detection_system, male_erecticle_dysfunction, EDS, erectile_dysfunction


  • The clue is 83. Like golden eagles vis-à-vis bald eagles, in the United States. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RARER

    Possible Answer : rare, rarified, rarefied, uncommon


  • The clue is 84. Unsafe?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OUT

    Possible Answer : come_out, away, proscribed, extinct, kayoed, stunned, forbidden, prohibited, taboo, knocked_out, verboten, KO'd, tabu, come_out_of_the_closet, out

    Possible Opposite Answer : safe


  • The clue is 85. Modern H.R. initiative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEI


  • The clue is 86. Bryn Mawr grad, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALUMNA

    Possible Answer : graduate, alumnus, grad, alum, alumna


  • The clue is 88. Nag. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEST

    Possible Answer : pest, gadfly, plague, cuss, pestilence, blighter, pesterer, pestis


  • The clue is 89. Connections. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INS

    Possible Answer : in, Indiana, Hoosier_State, atomic_number_49, IN, inch, Immigration_and_Naturalization_Service, indium, In, INS


  • The clue is 90. One in a line at a grocery store. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CART

    Possible Answer : go-cart, pushcart, drag, cart, hale, haul, handcart


  • The clue is 91. ... "Insomnia"?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (19 letters)

    The answer: WIREDSLEEPERSMISERY


  • The clue is 96. Person with attachment issues, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EMAILER


  • The clue is 97. "The Strife is ___, the Battle Done" (hymn). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OER


  • The clue is 98. Detergent brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERA

    Possible Answer : epoch, earned_run_average, ERA, era, geological_era


  • The clue is 99. Baja resort town, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CABO


  • The clue is 101. ___ Sidle, longtime role on "C.S.I.". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SARA


  • The clue is 102. Moving day leftovers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BOXES

    Possible Answer : box, corner, boxful, loge, package, boxwood, box_seat

    Possible Opposite Answer : unbox


  • The clue is 104. Overseas refusals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYETS


  • The clue is 108. Holding nothing back. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLIN


  • The clue is 110. ... "Sex and the City"?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANHATTANHOOKUP


  • The clue is 113. "Welcome" introduction?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YOURE


  • The clue is 114. Texas A&M athlete. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGGIE


  • The clue is 115. Girl's name that sounds like two adjacent letters. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDIE


  • The clue is 116. Singer Horne. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LENA

    Possible Answer : Lena_River, Lena


  • The clue is 117. Mount. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STEED

    Possible Answer : steed


  • The clue is 118. Detritus at the bottom of a bag of bagels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEEDS

    Possible Answer : cum, come, semen, ejaculate, seminal_fluid, source, germ, seeded_player, seed, sow


  • The clue is 119. Variety. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TYPE

    Possible Answer : type, character, typewrite, eccentric, typecast, case

    Possible Opposite Answer : antitype


  • The clue is 120. Novelist Johnson who won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADAM

    Possible Answer : Robert_Adam, X, go, Adam, disco_biscuit, hug_drug, XTC, cristal, ecstasy


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Subsides. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EBBS

    Possible Answer: ebb_out, ebbing, ebb_off, ebb, ebb_away, reflux, wane, ebb_down

    Possible Opposite Answer : tide

  • The clue is 2. Walk way?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAIT

    Possible Answer: pace, gait

  • The clue is 3. Aquarium growth. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALGA

    Possible Answer: algae, alga

  • The clue is 4. "Check it out, man!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIGTHIS

  • The clue is 5. Narrow inlet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIA

  • The clue is 6. Antonio López de Santa ___, three-time president of Mexico. 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 7. Finally saw through a deception. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GOTWISE

  • The clue is 8. Emasculates. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNMANS

    Possible Answer: unman

  • The clue is 9. Ward (off). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEND

    Possible Answer: resist, fend, stand

  • The clue is 10. E.R. lines. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IVS

    Possible Answer: quartet, IV, quadruplet, four, foursome, 4, intravenous_feeding, Little_Joe, tetrad, quaternary, quaternion, quatern, quaternity

  • The clue is 11. 0%. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOTONEBIT

  • The clue is 12. Japanese art of flower arrangement. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IKEBANA

  • The clue is 13. Star in Venus's orbit?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SERENA

  • The clue is 14. Island strings. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UKE

    Possible Answer: ukulele, uke

  • The clue is 15. Ingredient in some lipsticks, pizza dough and biodiesel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PALMOIL

  • The clue is 16. Cause of a hung jury. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPLITVOTE

  • The clue is 17. Larger-than-life. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EPIC

    Possible Answer: larger-than-life, heroic, epic_poem, epical, epic, heroic_poem, epos

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

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

    The answer: TASK

    Possible Answer: labor, project, undertaking, job, task, tax, chore

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

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

    The answer: ISIT

  • The clue is 25. Marine menace. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORCA

    Possible Answer: killer_whale, orca, killer, sea_wolf, Orcinus_orca, grampus

  • The clue is 30. Sensitive subject. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SORESPOT

  • The clue is 33. Pioneering computer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENIAC

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

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

    The answer: BRUTAL

    Possible Answer: brutal, unrelenting, fell, savage, bestial, brute, brutish, roughshod, barbarous, vicious, beastly, cruel

  • The clue is 37. From what place. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WHENCE

    Possible Answer: whence

  • The clue is 38. Actor-turned-policeman Estrada. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERIK

  • The clue is 39. Jazz singer Cleo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAINE

  • The clue is 40. Some old PCs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IBMS

  • The clue is 41. Ending with teen. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGER

  • The clue is 42. "That's a ___!" (chemist's punny observation). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LYE

    Possible Answer: lye

  • The clue is 43. Garden invader. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APHID

    Possible Answer: aphid

  • The clue is 44. Raccoon relative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COATI

    Possible Answer: Nasua_narica, coati-mundi, coon_cat, coati, coati-mondi

  • The clue is 49. Partner of pride. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JOY

    Possible Answer: joyfulness, rejoice, joy, joyousness, gladden, pleasure, delight

    Possible Opposite Answer : sorrow, sadden

  • The clue is 50. Small brook. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RILL

    Possible Answer: rill, streamlet, run, rivulet, runnel

  • The clue is 51. Illness with chills. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGUE

    Possible Answer: acute, chills_and_fever, ague, acute_accent

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

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

    The answer: LEIS

    Possible Answer: coronal, chaplet, lei, garland, wreath

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

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

    The answer: CHURN

    Possible Answer: butter_churn, boil, roil, churn, moil

  • The clue is 56. Give a lecture, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCOLD

    Possible Answer: lecture, chew_out, chide, scold, reprimand, rag, call_down, chew_up, lambaste, reproof, bawl_out, common_scold, berate, lambast, dress_down, call_on_the_carpet, grumble, have_words, jaw, nagger, scolder, rebuke, remonstrate, nag, take_to_task, trounce, grouch

  • The clue is 57. Sported. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HADON

  • The clue is 58. Seasoned rice dish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PILAF

    Possible Answer: pilaf, pilaw, pilaff, pilau

  • The clue is 63. Listing agent's condition. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOLDASIS

  • The clue is 64. Voting day: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TUES

    Possible Answer: Tuesday, Tues

  • The clue is 65. Feature of some English gardens. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAZE

    Possible Answer: snarl, labyrinth, maze, tangle

  • The clue is 66. "Happy Birthday" writer, sometimes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICER

    Possible Answer: ic, 99, ninety-nine

  • The clue is 68. Athlete's out-of-character performance, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OFFDAY

  • The clue is 69. Lift ticket purchaser. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SKIER

    Possible Answer: skier

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

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

    The answer: TACIT

    Possible Answer: understood, silent, tacit

  • The clue is 72. Word after hidden or political. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGENDA

    Possible Answer: docket, agendum, agenda, schedule, order_of_business

  • The clue is 73. Calorie-rich cake. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TORTE

    Possible Answer: torte

  • The clue is 74. Apt name for a veterinarian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KAT

    Possible Answer: cat, quat, qat, khat, kat, African_tea, Arabian_tea

  • The clue is 75. Ankle bones. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TALI

    Possible Answer: anklebone, scree, astragal, talus, astragalus

  • The clue is 76. Sky shade. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AZUREBLUE

  • The clue is 77. Claim on an egg carton. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FREERANGE

  • The clue is 78. Woodworking tool. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RASP

    Possible Answer: wood_file, rasp, rasping

  • The clue is 79. Tennille of Captain & Tennille. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TONI

  • The clue is 80. Charlotte ___ (dessert). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUSSE

  • The clue is 81. Shooting marble. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAW

    Possible Answer: shooter, taw

  • The clue is 87. Aide-___ (mnemonic device). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MEMOIRE

  • The clue is 88. Nobility. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEERAGE

    Possible Answer: baronage, peerage

  • The clue is 89. "Let's do this thing!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMREADY

  • The clue is 90. Creator of colorful crafts. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRAYOLA

  • The clue is 92. Woolly pack animals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LLAMAS

    Possible Answer: llama

  • The clue is 93. Origin. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROOT

    Possible Answer: settle, base, source, radical, theme, origin, ancestor, etymon, beginning, solution, rootage, antecedent, rootle, root, steady_down, take_root, tooth_root, stem, settle_down, root_word, ascendent, ascendant, rout

    Possible Opposite Answer : descendant

  • The clue is 94. Hexad. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEXTET

    Possible Answer: sextet, 6, half_a_dozen, sextuplet, six, Captain_Hicks, VI, sestet, hexad, sextette, sixer, sise, sixsome

  • The clue is 95. Rubik of puzzle cube fame. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERNO

  • The clue is 99. Coral islets. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAYS

    Possible Answer: Florida_key, key, cay

  • The clue is 100. Quite often. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALOT

  • The clue is 102. Sweeties, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAES

  • The clue is 103. Barbershop sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNIP

    Possible Answer: snip_off, trim, lop, snippet, cut_back, crop, snip, clipping, nip_off, clip, snipping, prune, nip, dress

  • The clue is 105. Barely made, with "out". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EKED

  • The clue is 106. Poke bowl ingredient. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TUNA

    Possible Answer: Opuntia_tuna, Anguilla_sucklandii, tuna_fish, tunny, tuna

  • The clue is 107. Overcommunicate, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPAM

    Possible Answer: Spam, junk_e-mail, spam

  • The clue is 109. ___ Low, famed English pirate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NED

  • The clue is 111. Secreted. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HID

    Possible Answer: hide_out, enshroud, veil, obscure, conceal, blot_out, cover, hide, obliterate, shroud

    Possible Opposite Answer : show

  • The clue is 112. See 53-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEE

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Today's Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini Crossword May 19, 2026 Answers

Trivia Week 3 Manual for NYT Mini May 19, 2026

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

Popular Puzzles: January 29 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | Tuesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers | October 12 2021 NYT Clues Solutions |

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for May 19, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date May 19, 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 22. High court judge?
2 Across 36. Frozen dessert franchise
3 Across 61. "Beau ___"
4 Across 57. Like a gut course
5 Across 51. "Yikes!"
6 Across 27. Whale groups
7 Across 26. Joke (around)
8 Across 45. Free-spirited aesthetic
9 Across 60. Breads for Reuben sandwiches
10 Across 16. Sound of a horse's hoof

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "22. High court judge?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 11 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C_________E

Answer:

Click to reveal CHAIRUMPIRE

2 Across: "36. Frozen dessert franchise"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TCBY

3 Across: "61. "Beau ___""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal GESTE

4 Across: "57. Like a gut course"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EASY

5 Across: "51. "Yikes!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EGAD

6 Across: "27. Whale groups"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PODS

7 Across: "26. Joke (around)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal KID

8 Across: "45. Free-spirited aesthetic"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BOHO

9 Across: "60. Breads for Reuben sandwiches"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RYES

10 Across: "16. Sound of a horse's hoof"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CLOP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 37. Yoga stance on all fours
2 Down 29. Slowly ___ surely
3 Down 8. Gorp tidbit
4 Down 7. ___ goal (soccer blunder)
5 Down 18. ___ Lingus
6 Down 34. Leaves together?
7 Down 44. Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz
8 Down 2. Skating exhibition
9 Down 40. Nickname for Jeffrey Lebowski in "The Big Lebowski"
10 Down 11. From Nome or Juneau

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "37. Yoga stance on all fours"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal COWPOSE

2 Down: "29. Slowly ___ surely"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BUT

3 Down: "8. Gorp tidbit"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: R____N

Answer:

Click to reveal RAISIN

4 Down: "7. ___ goal (soccer blunder)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Another word like this: have

Answer:

Click to reveal OWN

5 Down: "18. ___ Lingus"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AER

6 Down: "34. Leaves together?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PILE

7 Down: "44. Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: G____E

Answer:

Click to reveal GINNIE

8 Down: "2. Skating exhibition"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ICESHOW

9 Down: "40. Nickname for Jeffrey Lebowski in "The Big Lebowski""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal THEDUDE

10 Down: "11. From Nome or Juneau"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A_____N

Answer:

Click to reveal ALASKAN

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 52 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

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

Recent Crossword 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.

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword March 02, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions

Today's Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini Crossword March 02, 2026 Answers

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

Popular Puzzles: Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 18 | April 10 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | February 26 2022 NYT Clues Solutions |

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for March 02, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, March 02, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date March 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 {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 30. Distant
2 Across 22. Figs. that include interest
3 Across 16. Seized vehicle, in brief
4 Across 21. Wedding walkway
5 Across 1. Leave behind, informally
6 Across 31. Refusals
7 Across 10. Happy as a ___
8 Across 57. Tiny unit of matter
9 Across 28. Hotel units
10 Across 43. Dads

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "30. Distant"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Another word like this: ALIR

Answer:

Click to reveal FAR

2 Across: "22. Figs. that include interest"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal APRS

3 Across: "16. Seized vehicle, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal REPO

4 Across: "21. Wedding walkway"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A___E

Answer:

Click to reveal AISLE

5 Across: "1. Leave behind, informally"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: D___H

Answer:

Click to reveal DITCH

6 Across: "31. Refusals"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Another word like this: No

Answer:

Click to reveal NOS

7 Across: "10. Happy as a ___"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: C__M

Answer:

Click to reveal CLAM

8 Across: "57. Tiny unit of matter"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ATOM

9 Across: "28. Hotel units"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R___S

Answer:

Click to reveal ROOMS

10 Across: "43. Dads"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Another word like this: P.A.

Answer:

Click to reveal PAS

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 38. "Yikes ...!"
2 Down 8. Year on the Yucatán
3 Down 29. Obsessor over "the precious" in Tolkien lore
4 Down 3. Black goo
5 Down 23. Ping's partner
6 Down 10. Daniel ___, 007 portrayer
7 Down 2. Wedding vow
8 Down 24. Indian flatbread
9 Down 43. Veterans Day event
10 Down 27. Afghan capital

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "38. "Yikes ...!""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UHOH

2 Down: "8. Year on the Yucatán"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANO

3 Down: "29. Obsessor over "the precious" in Tolkien lore"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SMEAGOL

4 Down: "3. Black goo"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Another word like this: sea dog

Answer:

Click to reveal TAR

5 Down: "23. Ping's partner"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PONG

6 Down: "10. Daniel ___, 007 portrayer"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CRAIG

7 Down: "2. Wedding vow"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IDO

8 Down: "24. Indian flatbread"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: R__I

Answer:

Click to reveal ROTI

9 Down: "43. Veterans Day event"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P____E

Answer:

Click to reveal PARADE

10 Down: "27. Afghan capital"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: K___L

Answer:

Click to reveal KABUL

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 52 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

More Puzzle Help

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

Recent Crossword Solutions:

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?

The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 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 1?

No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?

Good Trivia Week 1 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 1?

Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

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