NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 21, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver? View hint and explanation

APT

4A

What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne View hint and explanation

COLOR

6A

Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod) View hint and explanation

ANISE

7A

What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington View hint and explanation

STATE

8A

Teslas and Rivians, for short View hint and explanation

EVS

Down Answers

1D

Assumed name View hint and explanation

ALIAS

2D

Washington paper View hint and explanation

POST

3D

What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith View hint and explanation

TREE

4D

Detective's assignment View hint and explanation

CASE

5D

Currently broadcasted View hint and explanation

ONTV