The NY Times Mini Crossword April 21, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver? APT
- 4 What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne COLOR
- 6 Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod) ANISE
- 7 What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O’Keeffe, Denzel Washington STATE
- 8 Teslas and Rivians, for short EVS
Down
- 1 Assumed name ALIAS
- 2 Washington paper POST
- 3 What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith TREE
- 4 Detective’s assignment CASE
- 5 Currently broadcasted ONTV
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