Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 3, 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

Friday, April 3, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Jumped up ... or a season in the past tense?
  2. 7.Basketball player, informally
  3. 8.___ balloon
  4. 9.Tumbled down ... or a season in the past tense?

DOWN

  1. 1."Be quiet!"
  2. 2.Sound of disappearance
  3. 3.Memorization technique based on repetition
  4. 4."C'mon, be ___" ("Help me out")
  5. 5.Astronaut Armstrong
  6. 6.Dog's warning

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, April 3, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Jumped up ... or a season in the past tense?(SPRANG)
  2. 7.Basketball player, informally(HOOPER)
  3. 8.___ balloon(HOTAIR)
  4. 9.Tumbled down ... or a season in the past tense?(FELL)

DOWN

  1. 1."Be quiet!"(SHH)
  2. 2.Sound of disappearance(POOF)
  3. 3.Memorization technique based on repetition(ROTE)
  4. 4."C'mon, be ___" ("Help me out")(APAL)
  5. 5.Astronaut Armstrong(NEIL)
  6. 6.Dog's warning(GRR)

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About the Friday, April 3, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 4 rows, 4 Across clues and 6 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 SPRANG, answering “Jumped up ... or a season in the past tense?.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.