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These are the answers to the NYT Mini crossword published Saturday, April 4, 2026. Spoilers below.
April 4, 2026, Mini crossword answers
The date-matched answer key is listed by clue number. Parade publishes the full across and down solutions; Crossword Chef identifies the puzzle as a 5×5 grid with 19 clues.
Across
- 1 Across: EMO
- 4 Across: BAH
- 7 Across: BON
- 8 Across: AMO
- 9 Across: BLENDIN
- 11 Across: DAYGLO
- 12 Across: LOWGEAR
- 13 Across: OVA
- 14 Across: RTE
- 15 Across: GAY
- 16 Across: SEE
Down
- 1 Down: EBB
- 2 Down: MOLDOVA
- 3 Down: ONEAWAY
- 4 Down: BADGERS
- 5 Down: AMILATE
- 6 Down: HONOREE
- 10 Down: NYG
- 12 Down: LOG
Notable entries and puzzle credits
Crossword Chef credits Sam Ezersky as constructor and Joel Fagliano as editor. It identifies BLENDIN as the longest across answer, fitting a clue about camouflage, and notes ONEAWAY as a reference to Connections. The date and clue numbers help distinguish these answers from those in another April 4 edition.
Sources: Crossword Chef’s April 4, 2026 puzzle page and Parade’s date-matched answer key.
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