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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 17

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Why This Matters

This article highlights the popularity and accessibility of daily crossword puzzles like the NYT Mini Crossword, which serve as engaging mental exercises for a broad audience. For the tech industry, it underscores the importance of developing user-friendly, easily accessible digital puzzle platforms that promote cognitive engagement and entertainment for consumers worldwide.

Key Takeaways

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? It's kind of a fun one, and the clue for 2-Down is simply a familiar shape. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 17, 2026. NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Sound made while sinking into a hot tub

Answer: AHH

4A clue: March Madness pick

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