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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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A Tuesday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: PAD opens the Across clues and PARTY runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Word after "lily" or "launch"
PAD
4. "That criticism makes total sense!"
FAIR
5. Apology after a 1-/4-Down
SORRY
6. Two in a double play
OUTS
7. Sneaky
SLY

Down

1. With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests
PARTY
2. Puts on TV
AIRS
3. Like summers in a Mediterranean climate
DRY
4. See 1-Down
FOUL
5. Castaway's call for help
SOS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: PAD · FAIR · SORRY · OUTS · SLY
Down: PARTY · AIRS · DRY · FOUL · SOS

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