Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 9

Importance Score: 3 / 100 🟠

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword may present a challenge. Some clues, like 1-Down’s Confucius quote, could be unfamiliar. If you require assistance with today’s Mini Crossword, continue reading. For daily solving strategies, explore our Mini Crossword tips.

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Mini Crossword: Across Clues and Solutions

  • 1A. Clue: Word after “cheap as” or “old as”
    Solution: DIRT
  • 5A. Clue: Sean ___, filmmaker who garnered four Oscars for “Anora”
    Solution: BAKER
  • 6A. Clue: Musical “It’s the Hard-Knock Life”
    Solution: ANNIE
  • 7A. Clue: Tea room pastry
    Solution: SCONE
  • 8A. Clue: Quilting action, perhaps
    Solution: SEWS

Mini Crossword: Down Clues and Solutions

  • 1D. Clue: “Never give a sword to a man who can’t ___”: Confucius
    Solution: DANCE
  • 2D. Clue: “No need to explain!”
    Solution: IKNOW
  • 3D. Clue: Equestrian gear for riders
    Solution: REINS
  • 4D. Clue: Potential source of shade
    Solution: TREE
  • 5D. Clue: Big Mouth Billy ___ (singing robotic fish)
    Solution: BASS

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