NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today: April 18, 2026 (4/18/26)

Stuck on a tricky clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword for April 18, 2026? Whether you’re trying to keep your daily streak alive or just trying to beat the clock, we have the full list of answers and hints to help you finish the 4/18/26 grid. The New York Times Mini is famous for its clever wordplay and “mini” 5×5 layout, but even the smallest puzzles can sometimes leave you stumped.

Below, you’ll find all the Across and Down clues for the April 18, 2026 puzzle. We’ve organized the solutions so you can find exactly what you’re looking for without spoiling the rest of the game.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 18, 2026

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« April 17 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	What people pay Extra for?
4A	Pre-meal prayer
6A	Physicist Bohr
7A	Line up a shot
8A	Photo ___ (P.R. events)
10A	"Zootopia," but not "Zoolander"
12A	TV show with the initials "TV"
13A	New York Times game with weaving, interconnected answers
1D	More bleak
2D	Dubai's country, for short
3D	Nickname of Seth and Evan's friend in "Superbad"
4D	"See you in the mornin'!"
5D	Fancy term for "noticed"
7D	Many N.Y.C. addresses: Abbr.
9D	Uses a needle and thread
11D	Egg cells

About Today's Crossword

Saturday's NYT Mini Crossword is the most challenging of the week. The clues lean heavily on wordplay and misdirection, so don't be discouraged if you need a hint or two.