The NY Times Mini Crossword April 24, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 With 6-Across, kind of person who loves when things are messy DRAMA
- 6 See 1-Across QUEEN
- 7 Circus prop that provides extra height STILT
- 8 “___ boy!” HOO
- 9 Hoped-for symbol on a weather app SUN
Down
- 1 Tosses out of a competition, informally DQS
- 2 ___ Chris Steak House (restaurant chain) RUTHS
- 3 Vowel quintet AEIOU
- 4 Fruit that’s often in an Edible Arrangement MELON
- 5 Crumb-carrying insect ANT
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