Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, April 12, 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

Sunday, April 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.First-aid case
  2. 4.Rooster giving directions on a farm, maybe
  3. 5.Showing little enthusiasm
  4. 6.Borough said to be the birthplace of hip-hop
  5. 7.Bird of prey

DOWN

  1. 1."Bam!"
  2. 2.Bold way to solve a print crossword
  3. 3.Spinoff of a popular lecture series
  4. 4.Aloe ___
  5. 5."Frankly ...," in a text

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, April 12, 2026

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2I
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.First-aid case(KIT)
  2. 4.Rooster giving directions on a farm, maybe(VANE)
  3. 5.Showing little enthusiasm(TEPID)
  4. 6.Borough said to be the birthplace of hip-hop(BRONX)
  5. 7.Bird of prey(HAWK)

DOWN

  1. 1."Bam!"(KAPOW)
  2. 2.Bold way to solve a print crossword(ININK)
  3. 3.Spinoff of a popular lecture series(TEDX)
  4. 4.Aloe ___(VERA)
  5. 5."Frankly ...," in a text(TBH)

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About the Sunday, April 12, 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 TEPID, answering “Showing little enthusiasm.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.