NYT Mini Crossword Clues for April 21, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Clues

1A

Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver? 3 letters / Mini

APT Reveal Hide

4A

What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne 5 letters / Mini

COLOR Reveal Hide

6A

Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod) 5 letters / Mini

ANISE Reveal Hide

7A

What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington 5 letters / Mini

STATE Reveal Hide

8A

Teslas and Rivians, for short 3 letters / Mini

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Down Clues

1D

Assumed name 5 letters / Mini

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2D

Washington paper 4 letters / Mini

POST Reveal Hide

3D

What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith 4 letters / Mini

TREE Reveal Hide

4D

Detective's assignment 4 letters / Mini

CASE Reveal Hide

5D

Currently broadcasted 4 letters / Mini

ONTV Reveal Hide