Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you love the New York Times daily word games as much as we do, you know the day isn’t over until you’ve checked off Connections, Wordle, and Strands. But for many of us, the real highlight is the NYT Mini Crossword.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword is a classic, the Mini has a massive following because it’s quick, fun, and resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are working on the puzzle for Monday, April 6, 2026, and find yourself stuck, we have you covered. Below, you will find hints to nudge you in the right direction, followed by the full list of answers.
Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword: Monday, April 6, 2026
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle without giving everything away just yet.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Transfusion cocktail = ___, ginger ale, grape juice, and lime. (HINT: Ends with “V”)
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6 Across: Body guard? (HINT: Starts with “A”)
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7 Across: Temporary Instagram update. (HINT: Ends with “Y”)
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8 Across: Big name in hiking sandals. (HINT: Ends with “A”)
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9 Across: TV room. (HINT: Starts with “D”)
Down Hints
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1 Down: Reaching far and wide. (HINT: Ends with “T”)
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2 Down: Chose. (HINT: Ends with “E”)
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3 Down: Went by car. (HINT: Starts with “D”)
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4 Down: Book in a mosque, using a non-standard spelling. (HINT: Ends with “N”)
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5 Down: “Got ___ bright ideas?” (HINT: Starts with “A”)
Answers for the NYT Mini Crossword: Monday, April 6, 2026
Spoiler Warning: Only scroll further if you want to see the actual solutions for today’s puzzle!
Across Answers
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1 Across: VODKA
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6 Across: APRON
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7 Across: STORY
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8 Across: TEVA
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9 Across: DEN
Down Answers
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1 Down: VAST
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2 Down: CHOSE
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3 Down: DROVE
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4 Down: KORAN
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5 Down: ANY
