Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, April 8, 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 8, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.___-Carlton (hotel chain)
  2. 5.Span of the alphabet
  3. 6.Cable channel with an out-of-this-world name
  4. 7.Takes care of, as a squeaky wheel
  5. 8.Toy on a string

DOWN

  1. 1.When a post receives far more negative comments than likes, in social media slang
  2. 2.World's leading wine producer
  3. 3.Middle of the human body
  4. 4.Sleeping sound
  5. 6.Tofu base

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.___-Carlton (hotel chain)(RITZ)
  2. 5.Span of the alphabet(ATOZ)
  3. 6.Cable channel with an out-of-this-world name(STARZ)
  4. 7.Takes care of, as a squeaky wheel(OILS)
  5. 8.Toy on a string(YOYO)

DOWN

  1. 1.When a post receives far more negative comments than likes, in social media slang(RATIO)
  2. 2.World's leading wine producer(ITALY)
  3. 3.Middle of the human body(TORSO)
  4. 4.Sleeping sound(ZZZ)
  5. 6.Tofu base(SOY)

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About the Wednesday, April 8, 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 STARZ, answering “Cable channel with an out-of-this-world name.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.