Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you’re a fan of the New York Times daily word games, you know the routine. Between Wordle, Connections, and Strands, the day just isn’t complete without finishing the NYT Mini Crossword.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword is a classic, the Mini has a huge following because it’s quick and fun. Just a heads-up: the Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, while most other games reset at midnight.
If you are stuck on the Wednesday, April 22 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find hints followed by the full answers. Scroll slowly to avoid seeing the answers before you’re ready!
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: It’s clearly recyclable! — HINT: Starts with “G”
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6 Across: ___ Day (April 22nd observance) — HINT: Ends with “H”
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7 Across: Thick, underground part of a plant stem — HINT: Starts with “T”
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8 Across: Small cluster of trees — HINT: Starts with “G”
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9 Across: Rowed, as a boat — HINT: Ends with “D”
Down Hints
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1 Down: From the ___ (right at the beginning) — HINT: Ends with “O”
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2 Down: Author Ingalls Wilder who wrote “Little House on the Prairie” — HINT: Starts with “L”
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3 Down: ___ Day, observance on the last Friday of April — HINT: Starts with “A”
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4 Down: Actor Buscemi — HINT: Ends with “E”
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5 Down: Rip into bits, as paper — HINT: Ends with “D”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Spoiler Alert! Do not scroll any further unless you want to see the solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: It’s clearly recyclable! — GLASS
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6 Across: ___ Day (April 22nd observance) — EARTH
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7 Across: Thick, underground part of a plant stem — TUBER
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8 Across: Small cluster of trees — GROVE
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9 Across: Rowed, as a boat — OARED
Down Answers
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1 Down: From the ___ (right at the beginning) — GETGO
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2 Down: Author Ingalls Wilder who wrote “Little House on the Prairie” — LAURA
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3 Down: ___ Day, observance on the last Friday of April — ARBOR
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4 Down: Actor Buscemi — STEVE
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5 Down: Rip into bits, as paper — SHRED
