Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
  2. 5.Back half of an old cassette tape
  3. 6.Perform lines that aren't in the script
  4. 7.G G G G G G G
  5. 8.Butt, to Brits

DOWN

  1. 1.Opposite of narrower
  2. 2.Keeps the engine on while parked
  3. 3.C C C C C C C
  4. 4.___ and flow (tidal opposites)
  5. 5.Long, epic tale

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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2I
3S
4E
5S
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6A
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B
7G
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8A
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Y Y Y Y Y Y Y(WISE)
  2. 5.Back half of an old cassette tape(SIDEB)
  3. 6.Perform lines that aren't in the script(ADLIB)
  4. 7.G G G G G G G(GEEZ)
  5. 8.Butt, to Brits(ARSE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Opposite of narrower(WIDER)
  2. 2.Keeps the engine on while parked(IDLES)
  3. 3.C C C C C C C(SEIZE)
  4. 4.___ and flow (tidal opposites)(EBB)
  5. 5.Long, epic tale(SAGA)

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About the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is SIDEB, answering “Back half of an old cassette tape.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.