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Mini crossword answers for April 16, 2026

Mini Crossword · April 16, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with P
  • 6 starts with U
  • 7 starts with C
  • 8 starts with K
  • 9 starts with N
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear? PASTA
  • 6 Across: Opposite of lower UPPER
  • 7 Across: Flappable origami creation CRANE
  • 8 Across: Where the Hangul alphabet is used KOREA
  • 9 Across: Apparatus under a trapeze NET
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with P
  • 2 starts with A
  • 3 starts with S
  • 4 starts with T
  • 5 starts with A
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Disc dropped on center ice PUCK
  • 2 Down: One might read "Kiss the Chef" APRON
  • 3 Down: Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split SPARE
  • 4 Down: Fundamental belief TENET
  • 5 Down: Bay ___ (part of California) AREA
Show the solved grid
1P2A3S4T5A6UPPER7CRANE8KOREA9NET

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