Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, these games are a great way to start the day. But for many, the NYT Mini Crossword is the highlight of the routine.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword usually requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone. Keep in mind that this puzzle resets at 10 p.m. ET, which is earlier than most other NYT games.
If you are working on the Thursday, April 2 puzzle and need a little help, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we have broken down the hints and answers for you. To avoid spoilers, we have listed the hints first, followed by the full answer key further down the page.
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 2
If you just need a small nudge to get moving, use these additional clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: An Italian man’s name that means “eight” — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
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5 Across: The part of the Statue of Liberty reached by a double-helix staircase — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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6 Across: To be in total agreement — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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7 Across: Medieval spiked clubs — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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8 Across: Very clear, like a modern TV signal — HINT: Starts with the letter “I”
Down Hints
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1 Down: A musical instrument often heard at a baseball stadium — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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2 Down: A part of the Statue of Liberty that has been closed to visitors since 1916 — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
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3 Down: A rough, textured fabric often used for blazers — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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4 Down: In math, the column to the right of the tens place — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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5 Down: A common short name for a sleeveless undershirt — HINT: Ends with the letter “I”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Warning: The full solutions are listed below. Only scroll down if you want to see the completed puzzle!
Across Answers
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1 Across: OTTO
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5 Across: CROWN
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6 Across: AGREE
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7 Across: MACES
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8 Across: INHD
Down Answers
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1 Down: ORGAN
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2 Down: TORCH
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3 Down: TWEED
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4 Down: ONES
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5 Down: CAMI
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