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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 27, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Word for “dad” in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi
Answer: PAPA
5A clue: Go crazy, as a crowd
Answer: ERUPT
7A clue: Drink with a red, white and blue logo
Answer: PEPSI
8A clue: Philadelphia M.L.S. team
Answer: UNION
9A clue: Buddy
Answer: PAL
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Make more exciting
Answer: PEPUP
2D clue: Madison Square Garden, e.g.
Answer: ARENA
3D clue: Center of the eye
Answer: PUPIL
4D clue: Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
Answer: APSO
5D clue: Element #50
Answer: TIN