Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 30, 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 30, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Low-quality A.I. content
  2. 5."Whoa, settle down!"
  3. 6.Toyota rival
  4. 7.Subject of many Sun Tzu quotes
  5. 8."Now ___ talkin'!"

DOWN

  1. 1.Gleamed, as the sun
  2. 2.___ notes (text accompanying a record)
  3. 3.Person I used to be, before some personal growth
  4. 4.Pause's counterpart
  5. 5.What "masticate" is a fancy word for

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Low-quality A.I. content(SLOP)
  2. 5."Whoa, settle down!"(CHILL)
  3. 6.Toyota rival(HONDA)
  4. 7.Subject of many Sun Tzu quotes(ENEMY)
  5. 8."Now ___ talkin'!"(WERE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Gleamed, as the sun(SHONE)
  2. 2.___ notes (text accompanying a record)(LINER)
  3. 3.Person I used to be, before some personal growth(OLDME)
  4. 4.Pause's counterpart(PLAY)
  5. 5.What "masticate" is a fancy word for(CHEW)

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About the Thursday, April 30, 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 CHILL, answering “"Whoa, settle down!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.