NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 17, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Sound made while sinking into a hot tub View hint and explanation

AHH

4A

March Madness pick View hint and explanation

TEAM

6A

Like "status quo" and "mea culpa" View hint and explanation

LATIN

8A

Large venue for a comedian View hint and explanation

ARENA

9A

Piece of bacon View hint and explanation

ESSAY

Down Answers

1D

Book of maps View hint and explanation

ATLAS

2D

❤️ View hint and explanation

HEART

3D

Constant critic View hint and explanation

HATER

5D

Car that's easy to park View hint and explanation

MINI

7D

Much of the afternoon, for a toddler View hint and explanation

NAP