The Mini Crossword by The New York Times offers a quick and entertaining option compared to the regular daily crossword. While the classic crossword can be a lengthy endeavor that challenges your knowledge of trivia and wordplay, The Mini is crafted for a quicker, more relaxed experience.

With only a handful of clues to uncover, a lot of players turn The Mini into a daily speed challenge. However, when a particularly difficult clue disrupts your flow, it can be quite maddening! Similar to popular word games like Wordle and Connections, we’re here to assist you if you find yourself stuck.

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Here are the clues and answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword on Tuesday, April 1, 2025:

Across

– WITH 8-ACROSS, WHAT WAS LEFT ON WHILE MAKING THIS PUZZLE
Answer: Caps

– SAN DIEGO BASEBALL PLAYER
Answer: Padre

– PAIR OF CYMBALS ON A DRUM SET
Answer: HiHat

– MONOPOLY TOKEN RETIRED IN 2013
Answer: Iron

– SEE 1-ACROSS
Answer: Lock

Down

– CAPITAL OF EGYPT
Answer: Cairo

– LIKE A TEMPORARY COMMITTEE
Answer: AdHoc

– BIT OF APRIL FOOLS’ DAY FOOLERY
Answer: Prank

– READY-GO GO-BETWEEN
Answer: Set

– SINGER COLLINS
Answer: Phil

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