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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 24, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: With 6-Across, kind of person who loves when things are messy
Answer: DRAMA
6A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: QUEEN
7A clue: Circus prop that provides extra height
Answer: STILT
8A clue: “___ boy!”
Answer: HOO
9A clue: Hoped-for symbol on a weather app
Answer: SUN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Tosses out of a competition, informally
Answer: DQS
2D clue: ___ Chris Steak House (restaurant chain)
Answer: RUTHS
3D clue: Vowel quintet
Answer: AEIOU
4D clue: Fruit that’s often in an Edible Arrangement
Answer: MELON
5D clue: Crumb-carrying insect
Answer: ANT