NYT Mini Crossword Answers and hints for April 26, 2025: Saturday’s puzzle brings a nostalgic twist

For avid solvers of word games, no morning feels quite complete without the ritual of completing the NYT Mini Crossword.

While The New York Times is renowned for its larger daily crossword reserved for subscribers, The Mini continues to draw a loyal crowd, offering quick yet clever challenges to word lovers around the world.

Saturday’s edition, dated April 26, 2025, brings a delightful set of clues that balance the whimsical with the nostalgic.


For those who may find themselves in need of a nudge or perhaps a full solution, today's hints and answers are outlined below, as per a report by Parade magazine.

Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword: April 26, 2025

Across Clues:

• 1 Across: A lavish social event — ends with an "A".
  
• 5 Across: Discount store chain — begins with "B".
  
• 6 Across: Pride flag’s bottom color — ends with "E".
  
• 7 Across: Informal term for nightwear — second letter is "A".
  
• 8 Across: A small task one might "run" — ends with "D".
  
• 9 Across: Actress Keaton, known for "Father of the Bride" — third letter is "A".
  
• 10 Across: Popular car ride game — starts with "I".
  

Down Clues:

• 1 Down: Country where the automobile and aspirin were created — ends with "Y".
  
• 2 Down: Relating to mountains — starts with "A".
  
• 3 Down: Slang for laughing out loud — ends with "D".
  
• 4 Down: To strongly impress — starts with "A".
  
• 5 Down: An undeserved negative reputation — second letter is "U".
  
• 6 Down: City that hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics — ends with "S".
  
• 7 Down: Described by George Lucas as "warrior-monks" — starts with "J".
  

NYT Mini Crossword Solutions: April 26, 2025

Across Answers:

• 1 Across: GALA
  
• 5 Across: BELOW
  
• 6 Across: PURPLE
  
• 7 Across: JAMMIES
  
• 8 Across: ERRAND
  
• 9 Across: DIANE
  
• 10 Across: ISPY
  

Down Answers:

• 1 Down: GERMANY
  
• 2 Down: ALPINE
  
• 3 Down: LOLED
  
• 4 Down: AWES
  
• 5 Down: BUMRAP
  
• 6 Down: PARIS
  
• 7 Down: JEDI
  

FAQs

What is the average time to solve the NYT mini?

The NYT Mini Crossword offers a quick and approachable challenge, with most players finishing it in just two to five minutes.

Does the NYT crossword get harder throughout the week?

Monday crosswords are the simplest, with the difficulty gradually increasing as the week progresses.