For many of us, the day isn’t finished until we’ve cleared the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Connections, Wordle, or Strands, these daily puzzles are a must-do ritual. Of course, the NYT Mini Crossword is just as important!
While the full NYT Crossword is a staple for subscribers, the Mini has its own massive fanbase. One thing to remember is that this game resets at 10 p.m. ET, unlike other games that refresh at midnight.
If you are working on the Mini Crossword for Sunday, April 5, 2026, and need a little assistance, you are in the right place. Below, you will find hints for both “Across” and “Down” clues, followed by the full answer key. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Contents of an Easter basket — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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5 Across: Check out the contents of someone else’s medicine cabinet, say — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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6 Across: Menzel of Broadway — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
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7 Across: Carrier of an Easter basket — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
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8 Across: Org for Rory McIlroy — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Turn out to be — HINT: Ends with the letter “P”
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2 Down: “Where do you think you’re ____?” — HINT: Ends with the letter “G”
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3 Down: About to, slangily — HINT: Starts with the letter “G”
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4 Down: Sterilize, as a cat — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
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5 Down: Brother or sister, for short — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Answers for NYT’s The Mini Crossword: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Stop scrolling here if you want to solve the puzzle on your own! Below are the confirmed solutions for today.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Contents of an Easter basket — EGGS
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5 Across: Check out the contents of someone else’s medicine cabinet, say — SNOOP
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6 Across: Menzel of Broadway — IDINA
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7 Across: Carrier of an Easter basket — BUNNY
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8 Across: Org for Rory McIlroy — PGA
Down Answers
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1 Down: Turn out to be — ENDUP
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2 Down: “Where do you think you’re ____?” — GOING
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3 Down: About to, slangily — GONNA
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4 Down: Sterilize, as a cat — SPAY
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5 Down: Brother or sister, for short — SIB
