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The Mini offers a concise, fast-paced alternative to The New York Times’ legendary daily crossword puzzle. Unlike the full-size puzzle, which can be a lengthy brain teaser, The Mini is crafted for quick completion—ideal for a brief mental exercise or a daily speed challenge.

However, even with just a handful of clues, The Mini can present a challenge. If one difficult clue is holding you back, don’t fret—you’re not the only one. Similar to Wordle and Connections, we’re here to lend a hand.

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Here are the clues and answers for The Mini on Tuesday, April 15, 2025:

Across

– Indicate if you’ll attend
Answer: Prop

– Suitable game for Chip, Jack, and Betty to engage in?
Answer: Poker

– ___ acid
Answer: Amino

– Start of a joke
Answer: SetUp

– Combine, as in a salad
Answer: Toss

Down

– Doomed romantic figure in Shakespeare
Answer: Romeo

– Brief comedic acts
Answer: Skits

– Planet veiled in poisonous clouds that reek of rotten eggs
Answer: Venus

– Support, combined with “up”
Answer: Prop

– “I’m never returning, the ___ is in the ___” (line from “Let It Go”)
Answer: Past

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