The Mini Crossword from The New York Times offers a fast and enjoyable variation of the traditional daily crossword puzzle. In contrast to the larger version, which can be quite an elaborate mental challenge, The Mini is crafted to be solved in mere minutes — making it popular among puzzle enthusiasts seeking a swift test of their skills.

With just a handful of clues to decipher, The Mini frequently turns into a race against time for participants hoping to improve their previous completion records. However, encountering a difficult clue can disrupt your flow and lead to frustration. Similar to well-known games like Wordle and Connections, we’re here to assist if you find yourself in a bind.

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Here are the clues and answers for The Mini crossword from Friday, April 11, 2025:

Across

– Bad things to see rolling down a mountain on their own
Answer: Skis

– When said twice, “If ya know what I mean …”
Answer: Wink

– When said twice, “If ya know what I mean …”
Answer: Nudge

– Provide funding for
Answer: Endow

– Quartet of awards achieved by Whoopi Goldberg, for short
Answer: EGOT

Down

– Successfully executed, as a transaction
Answer: Swung

– Little child
Answer: Kiddo

– Gold brick
Answer: Ingot

– Distort, as information
Answer: Skew

– French word preceding a maiden name
Answer: Nee

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