For many of us, the day isn’t finished until we solve the New York Times daily word games. While the full-sized crossword is famous, the NYT Mini Crossword has a huge following because it’s quick, fun, and free.
If you are stuck on the Thursday, April 30 puzzle, we are here to help. Below, you will find helpful hints followed by the full answer key. Scroll carefully to avoid spoilers!
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: April 30, 2026
If you just need a small nudge to keep your streak alive, use these hints for the Across and Down clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Low-quality A.I. content — Hint: Starts with “S”
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5 Across: “Whoa, settle down!” — Hint: Ends with “L”
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6 Across: Toyota rival — Hint: Starts with “H”
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7 Across: Subject of many Sun Tzu quotes — Hint: Starts with “E”
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8 Across: “Now ___ talkin’!” — Hint: Ends with “E”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Gleamed, as the sun — Hint: Ends with “E”
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2 Down: ___ notes (text accompanying a record) — Hint: Starts with “L”
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3 Down: Person I used to be, before some personal growth — Hint: Starts with “O”
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4 Down: Pause’s counterpart — Hint: Ends with “Y”
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5 Down: What “masticate” is a fancy word for — Hint: Starts with “C”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: April 30, 2026
Ready to see the solutions? Here is the completed grid for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Low-quality A.I. content — SLOP
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5 Across: “Whoa, settle down!” — CHILL
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6 Across: Toyota rival — HONDA
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7 Across: Subject of many Sun Tzu quotes — ENEMY
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8 Across: “Now ___ talkin’!” — WERE
Down Answers
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1 Down: Gleamed, as the sun — SHONE
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2 Down: ___ notes (text accompanying a record) — LINER
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3 Down: Person I used to be, before some personal growth — OLD ME
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4 Down: Pause’s counterpart — PLAY
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5 Down: What “masticate” is a fancy word for — CHEW
NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
