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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is maybe a medium-difficulty puzzle. For every clue I couldn’t figure out, like 1-Across, there was a nice easy one, like 2-Across. 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 18, 2025.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Lack of practice, metaphorically

Answer: RUST

5A clue: The width of your thumb, if you need a rough approximation

Answer: INCH

6A clue: It has many private entries

Answer: DIARY

8A clue: Disc golfer’s obstacle

Answer: TREE

9A clue: Emoji that can mean “I’m intrigued”

Answer: EYES

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Dispose (of)

Answer: RID

2D clue: Bring together

Answer: UNITE

3D clue: Like graveyards at night

Answer: SCARY

4D clue: Shortest allowable number of letters for a New York Times crossword answer

Answer: THREE

7D clue: “Totally with you!”

Answer: YES

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