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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword could be tricky. I, for one, did NOT know the country in which “the automobile, aspirin and the accordion were invented,” but as the other clues filled in, I figured it out. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 26, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Fancy party
Answer: GALA
5A clue: Five ___ (discount store chain)
Answer: BELOW
6A clue: Bottom stripe on a pride flag
Answer: PURPLE
7A clue: Bedtime outfit, informally
Answer: JAMMIES
8A clue: Task to “run”
Answer: ERRAND
9A clue: Actress Keaton of “Father of the Bride”
Answer: DIANE
10A clue: Car ride game
Answer: ISPY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Country in which the automobile, aspirin and the accordion were invented
Answer: GERMANY
2D clue: Mountain-related
Answer: ALPINE
3D clue: Was audibly amused, slangily
Answer: LOLED
4D clue: Really impresses
Answer: AWES
5D clue: Unfair reputation
Answer: BUMRAP
6D clue: Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics
Answer: PARIS
7D clue: “Warrior-monks who keep peace in the universe,” per George Lucas
Answer: JEDI
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