Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 24, 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 24, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 6-Across, kind of person who loves when things are messy
  2. 6.See 1-Across
  3. 7.Circus prop that provides extra height
  4. 8."___ boy!"
  5. 9.Hoped-for symbol on a weather app

DOWN

  1. 1.Tosses out of a competition, informally
  2. 2.___ Chris Steak House (restaurant chain)
  3. 3.Vowel quintet
  4. 4.Fruit that's often in an Edible Arrangement
  5. 5.Crumb-carrying insect

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, April 24, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 6-Across, kind of person who loves when things are messy(DRAMA)
  2. 6.See 1-Across(QUEEN)
  3. 7.Circus prop that provides extra height(STILT)
  4. 8."___ boy!"(HOO)
  5. 9.Hoped-for symbol on a weather app(SUN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Tosses out of a competition, informally(DQS)
  2. 2.___ Chris Steak House (restaurant chain)(RUTHS)
  3. 3.Vowel quintet(AEIOU)
  4. 4.Fruit that's often in an Edible Arrangement(MELON)
  5. 5.Crumb-carrying insect(ANT)

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About the Friday, April 24, 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 DRAMA, answering “With 6-Across, kind of person who loves when things are messy.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.