Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 17, 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

Friday, April 17, 2026
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound made while sinking into a hot tub
  2. 4.March Madness pick
  3. 6.Like "status quo" and "mea culpa"
  4. 8.Large venue for a comedian
  5. 9.Piece of bacon

DOWN

  1. 1.Book of maps
  2. 2.❤️
  3. 3.Constant critic
  4. 5.Car that's easy to park
  5. 7.Much of the afternoon, for a toddler

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, April 17, 2026

1A
2H
3H
4T
E
A
5M
6L
A
T
I
7N
8A
R
E
N
A
9S
T
R
I
P

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound made while sinking into a hot tub(AHH)
  2. 4.March Madness pick(TEAM)
  3. 6.Like "status quo" and "mea culpa"(LATIN)
  4. 8.Large venue for a comedian(ARENA)
  5. 9.Piece of bacon(STRIP)

DOWN

  1. 1.Book of maps(ATLAS)
  2. 2.❤️(HEART)
  3. 3.Constant critic(HATER)
  4. 5.Car that's easy to park(MINI)
  5. 7.Much of the afternoon, for a toddler(NAP)

Recent NYT Mini Answers

About the Friday, April 17, 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 LATIN, answering “Like "status quo" and "mea culpa".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.