Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the day just doesn’t feel complete without them. But for many players, the best part of the day is solving the NYT Mini Crossword.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword is famous, the Mini has a huge following because it’s quick and fun. Just a reminder: The Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, while most other games reset at midnight.
If you are working on the puzzle for Friday, April 24, 2026, and find yourself stuck, we are here to help. Below, you will find hints for every clue, followed by the actual answers. Scroll slowly if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword (Friday, April 24)
If you just need a small nudge to get going, these extra clues should help.
NYT Mini Across Hints
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1 Across: With 6-Across, a person who loves making a scene — HINT: Starts with “D”
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6 Across: See 1-Across — HINT: Ends with “N”
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7 Across: Long poles used by circus performers to walk high off the ground — HINT: Starts with “S”
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8 Across: A common phrase: “___ boy!” — HINT: Starts with “H”
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9 Across: What you want to see on your forecast for a beach day — HINT: Ends with “N”
NYT Mini Down Hints
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1 Down: Removes someone from a contest (slang) — HINT: Ends with “S”
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2 Down: Part of the name of a famous steakhouse chain — HINT: Starts with “R”
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3 Down: The five main vowels — HINT: Starts with “A”
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4 Down: A juicy fruit often cut into balls for displays — HINT: Ends with “N”
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5 Down: A tiny bug that marches in a line — HINT: Ends with “T”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Friday, April 24, 2026)
Only keep reading if you want to see the full solutions for today’s puzzle.
NYT Mini Across Answers
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1 Across: With 6-Across, kind of person who loves when things are messy — DRAMA
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6 Across: See 1-Across — QUEEN
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7 Across: Circus prop that provides extra height — STILT
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8 Across: “___ boy!” — HOO
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9 Across: Hoped-for symbol on a weather app — SUN
NYT Mini Down Answers
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1 Down: Tosses out of a competition, informally — DRAMA
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2 Down: ___ Chris Steak House (restaurant chain) — RUTHS
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3 Down: Vowel quintet — AEIOU
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4 Down: Fruit that’s often in an Edible Arrangement — MELON
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5 Down: Crumb-carrying insect — ANT
NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints: Thursday, April 23, 2026
