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Published on April 9, 2026.
The Mini is a compact version of The New York Times’s daily crossword, offering a different vibe with fewer clues and a chance for a quick puzzle rush. A tricky clue can disrupt your flow while playing The Mini, similar to challenges you might face with Wordle and Connections. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the answers.
Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini on April 9, 2026:
Across:
– Slip-on shoe … or something you don’t want in your bathtub: Clog.
– Ancient artifact: Relic.
– In a most unusual way: Oddly.
– Springs in a mattress: Coils.
– Raven’s haven: Nest.
Down:
– Slip-on shoe .. or something you really don’t want in your bathtub: Croc.
– Strung along: Led on.
– Boomer’s bop, nowadays: Oldie.
– Breathing organs for fish: Gills.
– Fluid-filled lump: Cyst.
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Topics: Gaming, Mini Crossword.