April 3, 2026: NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints Revealed (Video)
The Mini is a compact take on The New York Times daily crossword. It uses only a few clues and often feels like a speed challenge. For quick help, see April 3, 2026: NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints Revealed (Video).
The short format makes the puzzle fast-paced. A single tricky clue can stop a player’s flow. Fans compare it to Wordle and Connections for its quick-play appeal.
Clues for Friday, April 3, 2026
Below are the published clues for that day’s Mini. Answers are not listed here.
Across
- Jumped up … or a season in the past tense?
- Basketball player, informally ___ balloon
- Tumbled down … or a season in the past tense?
Down
- “Be quiet!”
- Sound of disappearance
- Memorization technique based on repetition
- “C’mon, be ___” (“Help me out”)
- Astronaut Armstrong
- Dog’s warning
Where to find more puzzles and help
Filmogaz.com maintains a games hub. It features Mahjong, Sudoku, the free crossword, and Pips.
The site also posts hints and answers for NYT Strands and other daily games. Check Filmogaz.com for updated puzzle guides and walkthroughs.