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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Sam Ezersky: WISE opens the Across clues and WIDER runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
WISE
5. Back half of an old cassette tape
SIDEB
6. Perform lines that aren't in the script
ADLIB
7. G G G G G G G
GEEZ
8. Butt, to Brits
ARSE

Down

1. Opposite of narrower
WIDER
2. Keeps the engine on while parked
IDLES
3. C C C C C C C
SEIZE
4. ___ and flow (tidal opposites)
EBB
5. Long, epic tale
SAGA

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: WISE · SIDEB · ADLIB · GEEZ · ARSE
Down: WIDER · IDLES · SEIZE · EBB · SAGA

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