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Seeking today’s Mini Crossword answers? Find the latest Mini Crossword clues and solutions here, along with daily hints and answers for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition.
The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for today features a meta clue with 3-Down, prompting for a word describing someone “in need of a hint.” If you’re finding yourself needing guidance—particularly with what some may consider an unusually worded clue for 5-Across—we’re here to assist. Struggling with today’s Mini Crossword? Continue reading for assistance. And for daily solving strategies, explore our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s dive into today’s Mini Crossword clues and their corresponding answers.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 7, 2025.
Mini Crossword Across Clues and Solutions
Across
1A clue: Price to pay
Solution: COST
5A clue: The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly
Solution: EARTH
6A clue: Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public
Solution: ARGUE
7A clue: Gwen ___, Spider-Woman’s alter ego in the “Spider-Verse” movies
Solution: STACY
8A clue: Give a tug
Solution: YANK
Mini Crossword Down Clues and Solutions
Down
1D clue: Magna ___
Solution: CARTA
2D clue: Instrument played at the ballpark
Solution: ORGAN
3D clue: In need of a hint
Solution: STUCK
4D clue: Nonbinary pronoun
Solution: THEY
5D clue: Difficulty level for a newbie gamer
Solution: EASY
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