Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you love the New York Times word games as much as we do, you know that the daily ritual isn’t complete without finishing the Mini Crossword.
While the full NYT Crossword is a classic, the Mini has a huge following because it’s quick, fun, and resets every night at 10 p.m. ET. If you are stuck on the puzzle for Thursday, April 16, 2026, we have you covered.
Below, you will find helpful hints followed by the full list of answers. Scroll slowly to avoid any unwanted spoilers!
Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 16, 2026
If you just need a little nudge to finish the grid, here are some extra clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Bow ties and ribbons that you can’t wear? — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”
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6 Across: Opposite of lower — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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7 Across: Flappable origami creation — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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8 Across: Where the Hangul alphabet is used — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”
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9 Across: Apparatus under a trapeze — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Disc dropped on center ice — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
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2 Down: One might read “Kiss the Chef” — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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3 Down: Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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4 Down: Fundamental belief — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
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5 Down: Bay ___ (part of California) — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
Answers for the NYT Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Ready to check your work? Here are the solutions for today’s Mini.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Bow ties and ribbons that you can’t wear? — PASTA
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6 Across: Opposite of lower — UPPER
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7 Across: Flappable origami creation — CRANE
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8 Across: Where the Hangul alphabet is used — KOREA
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9 Across: Apparatus under a trapeze — NET
Down Answers
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1 Down: Disc dropped on center ice — PUCK
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2 Down: One might read “Kiss the Chef” — APRON
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3 Down: Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split — SPARE
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4 Down: Fundamental belief — TENET
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5 Down: Bay ___ (part of California) — AREA
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