Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 21

Importance Score: 12 / 100 🟠

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The NYT Mini Crossword presented an initial challenge with 1-Across, requiring some aquatic expertise. However, the remaining clues proved relatively straightforward, facilitating swift completion. Clues 7-Across and 2-Down were particularly accessible. If you require assistance with today’s Mini Crossword, continue reading. For daily solving strategies, consult our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword for April 21, 2025.


Mini Crossword: Across Clues and Answers

Across

  • 1A: What the beaklike teeth of a parrotfish are used to bite

    Answer: CORAL

  • 6A: On top of

    Answer: ABOVE

  • 7A: Noodle soup with “tonkotsu” and “shoyu” varieties

    Answer: RAMEN

  • 8A: Sharp as a tack

    Answer: SMART

  • 9A: Sharp as a tack

    Answer: ANY

Mini Crossword: Down Clues and Answers

Down

  • 1D: Dealership choices

    Answer: CARS

  • 2D: His presidential center is being built on Chicago’s South Side

    Answer: OBAMA

  • 3D: Like Caesar and Cicero

    Answer: ROMAN

  • 4D: Tex ___, animator who drew Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck

    Answer: AVERY

  • 5D: Gave for a short time

    Answer: LENT

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