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Mini crossword answers for April 12, 2026

Mini Crossword · April 12, 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 K
  • 4 starts with V
  • 5 starts with T
  • 6 starts with B
  • 7 starts with H
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: First-aid case KIT
  • 4 Across: Rooster giving directions on a farm, maybe VANE
  • 5 Across: Showing little enthusiasm TEPID
  • 6 Across: Borough said to be the birthplace of hip-hop BRONX
  • 7 Across: Bird of prey HAWK
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with K
  • 2 starts with I
  • 3 starts with T
  • 4 starts with V
  • 5 starts with T
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: "Bam!" KAPOW
  • 2 Down: Bold way to solve a print crossword ININK
  • 3 Down: Spinoff of a popular lecture series TEDX
  • 4 Down: Aloe ___ VERA
  • 5 Down: "Frankly ...," in a text TBH
Show the solved grid
1K2I3T4VANE5TEPID6BRONX7HAWK

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