Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you love the New York Times daily word games as much as I do, you know the day isn’t finished until the puzzles are done. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, it’s a daily ritual for many. But for many of us, the NYT Mini Crossword is the star of the show.
While the main NYT crossword is a big commitment, the Mini is fast, fun, and free. Just remember: this puzzle resets at 10 p.m. ET, while most other games wait until midnight.
If you are working on the Mini for Sunday, April 26, 2026, and find yourself stuck, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find hints followed by the full answer key. Scroll carefully to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s Mini Crossword: Sunday, April 26, 2026
If you just need a little nudge to get moving, here are some extra clues for today’s grid.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Spanish for “house” — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
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5 Across: Developer’s projects — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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6 Across: Sketch comedy spinoff launched on March 21, 2026 — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
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7 Across: One of 24 — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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8 Across: Gas brand with a green-and-white logo — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Kayak alternative — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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2 Down: Great grade — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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3 Down: N.B.A. team with the 7’4” star Victor Wembanyama — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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4 Down: “___ not what your country can do for you …” — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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6 Down: Sound made with a finger to the lips — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Need the full solution? Here are the exact answers for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Spanish for “house” — CASA
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5 Across: Developer’s projects — APPS
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6 Across: Sketch comedy spinoff launched on March 21, 2026 — SNLUK
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7 Across: One of 24 — HOUR
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8 Across: Gas brand with a green-and-white logo — HESS
Down Answers
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1 Down: Kayak alternative — CANOE
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2 Down: Great grade — APLUS
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3 Down: N.B.A. team with the 7’4” star Victor Wembanyama — SPURS
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4 Down: “___ not what your country can do for you …” — ASK
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6 Down: Sound made with a finger to the lips — SHH
NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints: Saturday, April 25, 2026
