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If you are stuck on the Monday, April 13, 2026, puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find the hints first, followed by the full answer key at the bottom.
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: April 13, 2026
If you just need a small nudge to finish the grid, use these extra clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Symbol in the middle of Captain America’s shield — HINT: Starts with “S”
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5 Across: Chanel’s interlocking C’s, e.g. — HINT: Ends with “O”
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6 Across: Content creator’s output — HINT: Starts with “V”
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7 Across: Two-word denial — HINT: Starts with “I”
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8 Across: Fits one inside of the other — HINT: Ends with “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Part of an office presentation — HINT: Ends with “E”
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2 Down: List that might have check boxes — HINT: Starts with “T”
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3 Down: Contract negotiator — HINT: Starts with “A”
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4 Down: Jimmy Fallon’s house band, with “The” — HINT: Ends with “S”
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6 Down: French for “wine” — HINT: Ends with “N”
Answers for Monday, April 13, 2026
Warning: Stop scrolling here if you don’t want to see the full solutions!
Across Answers
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1 Across: Symbol in the middle of Captain America’s shield — STAR
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5 Across: Chanel’s interlocking C’s, e.g. — LOGO
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6 Across: Content creator’s output — VIDEO
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7 Across: Two-word denial — IDONT
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8 Across: Fits one inside of the other — NESTS
Down Answers
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1 Down: Part of an office presentation — SLIDE
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2 Down: List that might have check boxes — TODOS
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3 Down: Contract negotiator — AGENT
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4 Down: Jimmy Fallon’s house band, with “The” — ROOTS
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6 Down: French for “wine” — VIN
