NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 16, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear? View hint and explanation

PASTA

6A

Opposite of lower View hint and explanation

UPPER

7A

Flappable origami creation View hint and explanation

CRANE

8A

Where the Hangul alphabet is used View hint and explanation

KOREA

9A

Apparatus under a trapeze View hint and explanation

NET

Down Answers

1D

Disc dropped on center ice View hint and explanation

PUCK

2D

One might read "Kiss the Chef" View hint and explanation

APRON

3D

Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split View hint and explanation

SPARE

4D

Fundamental belief View hint and explanation

TENET

5D

Bay ___ (part of California) View hint and explanation

AREA