Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, April 14, 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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word after "lily" or "launch"
  2. 4."That criticism makes total sense!"
  3. 5.Apology after a 1-/4-Down
  4. 6.Two in a double play
  5. 7.Sneaky

DOWN

  1. 1.With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests
  2. 2.Puts on TV
  3. 3.Like summers in a Mediterranean climate
  4. 4.See 1-Down
  5. 5.Castaway's call for help

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word after "lily" or "launch"(PAD)
  2. 4."That criticism makes total sense!"(FAIR)
  3. 5.Apology after a 1-/4-Down(SORRY)
  4. 6.Two in a double play(OUTS)
  5. 7.Sneaky(SLY)

DOWN

  1. 1.With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests(PARTY)
  2. 2.Puts on TV(AIRS)
  3. 3.Like summers in a Mediterranean climate(DRY)
  4. 4.See 1-Down(FOUL)
  5. 5.Castaway's call for help(SOS)

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About the Tuesday, April 14, 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 SORRY, answering “Apology after a 1-/4-Down.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.