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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Thursday, April 16, 2026

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A Thursday 5x5 by Wyna Liu: PASTA opens the Across clues and PUCK runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?
PASTA
6. Opposite of lower
UPPER
7. Flappable origami creation
CRANE
8. Where the Hangul alphabet is used
KOREA
9. Apparatus under a trapeze
NET

Down

1. Disc dropped on center ice
PUCK
2. One might read "Kiss the Chef"
APRON
3. Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split
SPARE
4. Fundamental belief
TENET
5. Bay ___ (part of California)
AREA

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: PASTA · UPPER · CRANE · KOREA · NET
Down: PUCK · APRON · SPARE · TENET · AREA

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