Looking for the NYT Mini Crossword solutions? We have the clues and answers you need for Monday, April 27, 2026.
The Mini is a shorter version of the classic New York Times crossword. It resets every night at 10 p.m. ET. Below, you will find hints to help you solve the puzzle on your own, followed by the full answer key.
Hints for NYT Mini Crossword: Monday, April 27, 2026
Across Hints
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1 Across: Word for “dad” in Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Hindi. (Starts with P)
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5 Across: Go crazy, like a crowd of fans. (Ends with T)
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7 Across: Popular soda with a red, white, and blue logo. (Starts with P)
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8 Across: The Major League Soccer team based in Philadelphia. (Starts with U)
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9 Across: Another word for a friend or buddy. (Ends with L)
Down Hints
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1 Down: To make something more lively or exciting. (Ends with P)
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2 Down: A large venue like Madison Square Garden. (Starts with A)
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3 Down: The dark opening in the center of the eye. (Starts with P)
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4 Down: A specific dog breed known as a Lhasa ___. (Ends with O)
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6 Down: The name for chemical element #50. (Starts with T)
Answers for NYT Mini Crossword: Monday, April 27, 2026
Across Answers
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1 Across: Word for “dad” in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi — PAPA
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5 Across: Go crazy, as a crowd — ERUPT
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7 Across: Drink with a red, white and blue logo — PEPSI
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8 Across: Philadelphia M.L.S. team — UNION
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9 Across: Buddy — PAL
Down Answers
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1 Down: Make more exciting — PEPUP
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2 Down: Madison Square Garden, e.g. — ARENA
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3 Down: Center of the eye — PUPIL
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4 Down: Lhasa ___ (dog breed) — APSO
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6 Down: Element #50 — TIN
