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Today’s Mini Crossword has a bit of an original April Fools’ Day twist. Three of the clues are just repeated letters, and you need to figure out what they sound like in order to find the answers they represent. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 1, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Answer: WISE
5A clue: Back half of an old cassette tape
Answer: SIDEB
6A clue: Perform lines that aren’t in the script
Answer: ADLIB
7A clue: G G G G G G G
Answer: GEEZ
8A clue: Butt, to Brits
Answer: ARSE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Opposite of narrower
Answer: WIDER
2D clue: Keeps the engine on while parked
Answer: IDLES
3D clue: C C C C C C C
Answer: SEIZE
4D clue: ___ and flow (tidal opposites)
Answer: EBB
5D clue: Long, epic tale
Answer: SAGA
Quick tips for the NYT Mini Crossword
#1: If you’re unsure, put down an answer anyway, but remember your uncertainty. You might find yourself erasing that answer as other letters fill in.
#2: If you’re struggling with a few Across clues, skip to the Down side. You might be able to fill that in and find the Across clues solved for you.
#3: The puzzle-makers love to play little word games, so be on your guard. They may offer a clue where the words don’t mean the obvious. If you’re stumped, try thinking of secondary meanings for phrases in the clue.
