The NY Times Mini Crossword April 1, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y WISE
- 5 Back half of an old cassette tape SIDEB
- 6 Perform lines that aren’t in the script ADLIB
- 7 G G G G G G G GEEZ
- 8 Butt, to Brits ARSE
Down
- 1 Opposite of narrower WIDER
- 2 Keeps the engine on while parked IDLES
- 3 C C C C C C C SEIZE
- 4 ___ and flow (tidal opposites) EBB
- 5 Long, epic tale SAGA
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