The NY Times Mini Crossword April 16, 2026 puzzle by Wyna Liu is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Bow ties and ribbons that you can’t wear? PASTA
- 6 Opposite of lower UPPER
- 7 Flappable origami creation CRANE
- 8 Where the Hangul alphabet is used KOREA
- 9 Apparatus under a trapeze NET
Down
- 1 Disc dropped on center ice PUCK
- 2 One might read “Kiss the Chef” APRON
- 3 Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split SPARE
- 4 Fundamental belief TENET
- 5 Bay ___ (part of California) AREA
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