Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 16, 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 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?
  2. 6.Opposite of lower
  3. 7.Flappable origami creation
  4. 8.Where the Hangul alphabet is used
  5. 9.Apparatus under a trapeze

DOWN

  1. 1.Disc dropped on center ice
  2. 2.One might read "Kiss the Chef"
  3. 3.Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split
  4. 4.Fundamental belief
  5. 5.Bay ___ (part of California)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?(PASTA)
  2. 6.Opposite of lower(UPPER)
  3. 7.Flappable origami creation(CRANE)
  4. 8.Where the Hangul alphabet is used(KOREA)
  5. 9.Apparatus under a trapeze(NET)

DOWN

  1. 1.Disc dropped on center ice(PUCK)
  2. 2.One might read "Kiss the Chef"(APRON)
  3. 3.Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split(SPARE)
  4. 4.Fundamental belief(TENET)
  5. 5.Bay ___ (part of California)(AREA)

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About the Thursday, April 16, 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 PASTA, answering “Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.