Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, April 27, 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

Monday, April 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word for "dad" in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi
  2. 5.Go crazy, as a crowd
  3. 7.Drink with a red, white and blue logo
  4. 8.Philadelphia M.L.S. team
  5. 9.Buddy

DOWN

  1. 1.Make more exciting
  2. 2.Madison Square Garden, e.g.
  3. 3.Center of the eye
  4. 4.Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
  5. 6.Element #50

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, April 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word for "dad" in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi(PAPA)
  2. 5.Go crazy, as a crowd(ERUPT)
  3. 7.Drink with a red, white and blue logo(PEPSI)
  4. 8.Philadelphia M.L.S. team(UNION)
  5. 9.Buddy(PAL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Make more exciting(PEPUP)
  2. 2.Madison Square Garden, e.g.(ARENA)
  3. 3.Center of the eye(PUPIL)
  4. 4.Lhasa ___ (dog breed)(APSO)
  5. 6.Element #50(TIN)

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About the Monday, April 27, 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 ERUPT, answering “Go crazy, as a crowd.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.