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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Friday, April 17, 2026

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

Across

1. Sound made while sinking into a hot tub
AHH
4. March Madness pick
TEAM
6. Like "status quo" and "mea culpa"
LATIN
8. Large venue for a comedian
ARENA
9. Piece of bacon
STRIP

Down

1. Book of maps
ATLAS
2. ❤️
HEART
3. Constant critic
HATER
5. Car that's easy to park
MINI
7. Much of the afternoon, for a toddler
NAP

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: AHH · TEAM · LATIN · ARENA · STRIP
Down: ATLAS · HEART · HATER · MINI · NAP

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