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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 21, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver?
Answer: APT
4A clue: What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne
Answer: COLOR
6A clue: Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod)
Answer: ANISE
7A clue: What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O’Keeffe, Denzel Washington
Answer: STATE
8A clue: Teslas and Rivians, for short
Answer: EVS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Assumed name
Answer: ALIAS
2D clue: Washington paper
Answer: POST
3D clue: What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith
Answer: TREE
4D clue: Detective’s assignment
Answer: CASE
5D clue: Currently broadcasted
Answer: ONTV