“Trifling” crossword clue
Answer
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••••MERE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MERE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Trifling”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 17, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 17, 2025 grid15DOne of the best coffee beverages ever?13 ltrs›28DMerriment, in one spelling6 ltrs›36DMinnesota county whose seat is St. Paul6 ltrs›44DSome natural borders en México4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 11, 2026NYT Crossword50 Across••••MEREAug 17, 2025NYT Crossword43 Across••••MEREOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••MERE4 ltrs
••••••PALTRY6 ltrs
•••••••••DALLIANCE9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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