NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 18, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A R___ · 5A I___ · 6A D____ · 8A T___ · 9A E___ · 1D R__ · 2D U____ · 3D S____ · 4D T____ · 7D Y__
Across
1A: Lack of practice, metaphorically
RUST · more answers for this clue
5A: The width of your thumb, if you need a rough approximation
INCH · more answers for this clue
6A: It has many private entries
DIARY · more answers for this clue
8A: Disc golfer's obstacle
TREE · more answers for this clue
9A: Emoji that can mean "I'm intrigued"
EYES · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Dispose (of)
2D: Bring together
UNITE · more answers for this clue
3D: Like graveyards at night
SCARY · more answers for this clue
4D: Shortest allowable number of letters for a New York Times crossword answer
THREE · more answers for this clue
7D: "Totally with you!"
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RUST
INCH
DIARY
TREE
EYES
FAQ
1-Across: Lack of practice, metaphorically
RUST.
5-Across: The width of your thumb, if you need a rough approximation
INCH.
6-Across: It has many private entries
DIARY.
8-Across: Disc golfer's obstacle
TREE.
9-Across: Emoji that can mean "I'm intrigued"
EYES.
1-Down: Dispose (of)
RID.
2-Down: Bring together
UNITE.
3-Down: Like graveyards at night
SCARY.
4-Down: Shortest allowable number of letters for a New York Times crossword answer
THREE.
7-Down: "Totally with you!"
YES.