If you’re anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!
Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you’re working on today’s Mini on for Today’s Mini Crossword on Sunday, April 19, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!
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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: The Notorious ___ (longtime Supreme Court nickname) — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
4 Across: Islamic equivalent of kosher —HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
6 Across: Repent for one’s wrongs — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
7 Across: Warrior with throwing stars called shuriken — HINT: Starts with the letter “N”
8 Across: Camera brand that really had a moment? — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
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NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: 3:2 or 5:4 — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
2 Down: Like some light hair and light ales — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”
3 Down: Weed — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
4 Down: Nickname for Henry — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
5 Down: News story from an undisclosed source — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Sunday, April 19, 2026
Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: The Notorious ___ (longtime Supreme Court nickname) — RBG
4 Across: Islamic equivalent of kosher —HALAL
6 Across: Repent for one’s wrongs — ATONE
7 Across: Warrior with throwing stars called shuriken — NINJA
8 Across: Camera brand that really had a moment? — KODAK
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: 3:2 or 5:4 — RATIO
2 Down: Like some light hair and light ales — BLOND
3 Down: Weed — GANJA
4 Down: Nickname for Henry — HANK
5 Down: News story from an undisclosed source — LEAK
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