Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, April 21, 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 21, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver?
  2. 4.What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne
  3. 6.Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod)
  4. 7.What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington
  5. 8.Teslas and Rivians, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Assumed name
  2. 2.Washington paper
  3. 3.What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith
  4. 4.Detective's assignment
  5. 5.Currently broadcasted

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver?(APT)
  2. 4.What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne(COLOR)
  3. 6.Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod)(ANISE)
  4. 7.What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington(STATE)
  5. 8.Teslas and Rivians, for short(EVS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Assumed name(ALIAS)
  2. 2.Washington paper(POST)
  3. 3.What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith(TREE)
  4. 4.Detective's assignment(CASE)
  5. 5.Currently broadcasted(ONTV)

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About the Tuesday, April 21, 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 COLOR, answering “What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.