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Mini crossword answers for April 21, 2026

Mini Crossword · April 21, 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 C
  • 6 starts with A
  • 7 starts with S
  • 8 starts with E
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver? APT
  • 4 Across: What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne COLOR
  • 6 Across: Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod) ANISE
  • 7 Across: What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington STATE
  • 8 Across: Teslas and Rivians, for short EVS
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with A
  • 2 starts with P
  • 3 starts with T
  • 4 starts with C
  • 5 starts with O
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Assumed name ALIAS
  • 2 Down: Washington paper POST
  • 3 Down: What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith TREE
  • 4 Down: Detective's assignment CASE
  • 5 Down: Currently broadcasted ONTV
Show the solved grid
1A2P3T4C5OLOR6ANISE7STATE8EVS

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