Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, April 6, 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

Monday, April 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Transfusion cocktail = ___, ginger ale, grape juice and lime
  2. 6.Body guard?
  3. 7.Temporary Instagram update
  4. 8.Big name in hiking sandals
  5. 9.TV room

DOWN

  1. 1.Reaching far and wide
  2. 2.Chose
  3. 3.Went by car
  4. 4.Book in a mosque, using a non-standard spelling
  5. 5."Got ___ bright ideas?"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, April 6, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Transfusion cocktail = ___, ginger ale, grape juice and lime(VODKA)
  2. 6.Body guard?(APRON)
  3. 7.Temporary Instagram update(STORY)
  4. 8.Big name in hiking sandals(TEVA)
  5. 9.TV room(DEN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Reaching far and wide(VAST)
  2. 2.Chose(OPTED)
  3. 3.Went by car(DROVE)
  4. 4.Book in a mosque, using a non-standard spelling(KORAN)
  5. 5."Got ___ bright ideas?"(ANY)

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About the Monday, April 6, 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 VODKA, answering “Transfusion cocktail = ___, ginger ale, grape juice and lime.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.