Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you’re a fan of the New York Times daily word games, you know the day doesn’t feel right until you’ve finished them all. Whether you’re a regular at Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the Mini Crossword is a must-play part of the routine.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword is a classic, the Mini has its own huge fan base. One thing to remember: this puzzle resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, which is earlier than some of the other games that wait until midnight.
If you are working on the puzzle for Sunday, April 12, 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 answer key further down.
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Use these clues if you want a little help without giving the whole word away just yet.
NYT Mini Across Hints
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1 Across: First-aid case — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
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4 Across: Rooster giving directions on a farm, maybe — HINT: Starts with the letter “V”
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5 Across: Showing little enthusiasm — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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6 Across: Borough said to be the birthplace of hip-hop — HINT: Ends with the letter “X”
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7 Across: Bird of prey — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
NYT Mini Down Hints
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1 Down: “Bam!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”
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2 Down: Bold way to solve a print crossword — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
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3 Down: Spinoff of a popular lecture series — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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4 Down: Aloe ___ — HINT: Starts with the letter “V”
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5 Down: “Frankly …,” in a text — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Warning: Only scroll past this point if you want the exact solutions for today’s puzzle!
NYT Mini Across Answers
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1 Across: First-aid case — KIT
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4 Across: Rooster giving directions on a farm, maybe — VANE
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5 Across: Showing little enthusiasm — TEPID
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6 Across: Borough said to be the birthplace of hip-hop — BRONX
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7 Across: Bird of prey — HAWK
NYT Mini Down Answers
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1 Down: “Bam!” — KAPOW
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2 Down: Bold way to solve a print crossword — ININK
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3 Down: Spinoff of a popular lecture series — TEDX
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4 Down: Aloe ___ — VERA
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5 Down: “Frankly …,” in a text — TBH
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers: Saturday, April 11, 2026
