Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Apr 16, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?
  2. 6.Opposite of lower
  3. 7.Flappable origami creation
  4. 8.Where the Hangul alphabet is used
  5. 9.Apparatus under a trapeze

DOWN

  1. 1.Disc dropped on center ice
  2. 2.One might read "Kiss the Chef"
  3. 3.Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split
  4. 4.Fundamental belief
  5. 5.Bay ___ (part of California)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, April 16, 2026

1P
2A
3S
4T
5A
6U
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7C
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8K
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9N
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?(PASTA)
  2. 6.Opposite of lower(UPPER)
  3. 7.Flappable origami creation(CRANE)
  4. 8.Where the Hangul alphabet is used(KOREA)
  5. 9.Apparatus under a trapeze(NET)

DOWN

  1. 1.Disc dropped on center ice(PUCK)
  2. 2.One might read "Kiss the Chef"(APRON)
  3. 3.Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split(SPARE)
  4. 4.Fundamental belief(TENET)
  5. 5.Bay ___ (part of California)(AREA)