Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you love word games, you know the day isn’t really over until you’ve finished the New York Times daily lineup. Whether it’s Connections, Wordle, or Strands, these puzzles are a daily habit for many of us.
While the NYT is famous for its large daily crossword, the Mini Crossword has a huge following too. One important thing to remember: the Mini resets every night at 10 p.m., while many other games reset at midnight.
If you are working on the puzzle for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and need a little help, you are in the right place. We have organized this guide with hints first, followed by the full answers at the bottom. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle on your own.
NYT Mini Across Hints
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1 Across: Word after “lily” or “launch” — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”
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4 Across: “That criticism makes total sense!” — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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5 Across: Apology after a 1-/4-Down — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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6 Across: Two in a double play — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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7 Across: Sneaky — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
NYT Mini Down Hints
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1 Down: With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
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2 Down: Puts on TV — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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3 Down: Like summers in a Mediterranean climate — HINT: Starts with the letter “D”
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4 Down: See 1-Down — HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
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5 Down: Castaway’s call for help — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Stop here if you aren’t ready to see the final solutions! Here is the completed grid for today.
NYT Mini Across Answers
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1 Across: Word after “lily” or “launch” — PAD
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4 Across: “That criticism makes total sense!” — FAIR
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5 Across: Apology after a 1-/4-Down — SORRY
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6 Across: Two in a double play — OUTS
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7 Across: Sneaky — SLY
NYT Mini Down Answers
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1 Down: With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests — PARTY
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2 Down: Puts on TV — AIRS
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3 Down: Like summers in a Mediterranean climate — DRY
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4 Down: See 1-Down — FOUL
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5 Down: Castaway’s call for help — SOS
