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Mini crossword answers for April 17, 2026

Mini Crossword · April 17, 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 A
  • 4 starts with T
  • 6 starts with L
  • 8 starts with A
  • 9 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Sound made while sinking into a hot tub AHH
  • 4 Across: March Madness pick TEAM
  • 6 Across: Like "status quo" and "mea culpa" LATIN
  • 8 Across: Large venue for a comedian ARENA
  • 9 Across: Piece of bacon STRIP
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with A
  • 2 starts with H
  • 3 starts with H
  • 5 starts with M
  • 7 starts with N
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Book of maps ATLAS
  • 2 Down: ❤️ HEART
  • 3 Down: Constant critic HATER
  • 5 Down: Car that's easy to park MINI
  • 7 Down: Much of the afternoon, for a toddler NAP
Show the solved grid
1A2H3H4TEA5M6LATI7N8ARENA9STRIP

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