NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, April 16

16.04.2024 - 13:13 / digitaltrends.com / Sam Hill

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing solve attempt.

Just like our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we’re here to help with The Mini today if you’re stuck and need a little help.

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Below are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today.

NYT Mini Crossword answers today

Across

• There are 10 in this puzzle – CLUES
• Try to sack, as a quarterback – RUNAT
• With 8-Across, post-touchdown attempt – EXTRA
• See 7-Across – POINT
• Lock of hair – TRESS

Down

• Moved stealthily – CREPT
• Las Vegas hotel shaped like a pyramid – LUXOR
• Remove, as a string – UNTIE
• Makes on the job – EARNS
• Fodder for a sports wonk – STATS