"NYT Puzzle Solutions for Saturday, 26th April"
Revamped Take on the NYT Mini Crossword
Step into the world of entertaining brain teasers with the NYT Mini Crossword! This cheeky little sibling of the classic New York Times crossword is a quick and simple way to exercise your noggin. Normally, it boasts a rockin' 5x5 grid with 3-5 clues in each direction, but don't be surprised if it goes bigger, especially on Saturdays.
Unlike its big brother, the NYT Mini Crossword gives you free rein on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. Just keep in mind that if you wanna dig through the archives, you'll need an NYT Games subscription.
So, why not give this daily distraction a whirl? I try to crack the weekday grid in under a minute, but I've gotta confess—sometimes I stumble on a tricky clue or two that needs a little reveal.
To save you from that predicament, here are the answers (brace yourself for those spoilers!):
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Yep, Spoilers Ahead!)
ACROSS
- 1) High-end soirée - GALA
- 5) Discount chain with the five _ (hint: color) - BELOW (Tip: count the colors on the rainbow flag)
- 6) Color on the pride flag that's bottommost - PURPLE
- 7) Bedtime threads, slangily - JAMMIES
- 8) Task to "hustle" - ERRAND
- 9) Actress Keaton from "Bride" movies - DIANE (Clue: time to brush up on 90's movies)
- 10) Road trip game, shortened - ISPY
DOWN
- 1) Land where the auto, aspirin, and the accordion were born - GERMANY
- 2) Mountain-related - ALPINE
- 3) Sound of laughter, slang style - LOLED
- 4) Impresses powerfully - AWES
- 5) Reputation that’s unwarranted - BUMRAP
- 6) City hosting the 2024 Summer Games - PARIS
- 7) Peace-keeping warriors in Lucas' universe - JEDI
Now, I gotta mention a couple of clues that hit close to home. Got a soft spot for little green aliens? You'll probably enjoy having the name of their homeland in the grid! As for the actress Keaton, well, there are only two Keatons who've made a splash in Hollywood, and Diane isn't one of 'em. I didn't recognize the bottom stripe on the Pride flag, but a quick count of the colors was all it took to crack that one.
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- The NYT Mini Crossword is a quick and simple entertainment that offers mini hints and answers for a brain-teasing experience, providing a 5x5 grid with 3-5 clues in each direction.
- This revamped mini crossword can be found on the New York Times website or NYT Games app, offering free rein for crossword enthusiasts, although an NYT Games subscription is required to access the archives.
- For those who need help, the NYT Mini Crossword Answers are available, complete with hints and trivia, making it easier to complete even the trickiest clues.
- After attempting the crossword, readers can connect with the writer on various social media platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky, and Instagram or explore their science fiction novels, such as The Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
