Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 9, 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

Thursday, April 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Slip-on shoe ... or something you don't want in your bathtub
  2. 5.Ancient artifact
  3. 7.In a most unusual way
  4. 8.Springs in a mattress
  5. 9.Raven's haven

DOWN

  1. 1.Slip-on shoe .. or something you really don't want in your bathtub
  2. 2.Strung along
  3. 3.Boomer's bop, nowadays
  4. 4.Breathing organs for fish
  5. 6.Fluid-filled lump

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Slip-on shoe ... or something you don't want in your bathtub(CLOG)
  2. 5.Ancient artifact(RELIC)
  3. 7.In a most unusual way(ODDLY)
  4. 8.Springs in a mattress(COILS)
  5. 9.Raven's haven(NEST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Slip-on shoe .. or something you really don't want in your bathtub(CROC)
  2. 2.Strung along(LEDON)
  3. 3.Boomer's bop, nowadays(OLDIE)
  4. 4.Breathing organs for fish(GILLS)
  5. 6.Fluid-filled lump(CYST)

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About the Thursday, April 9, 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 RELIC, answering “Ancient artifact.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.