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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 14, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Word after “lily” or “launch”
Answer: PAD
4A clue: “That criticism makes total sense!”
Answer: FAIR
5A clue: Apology after a 1-/4-Down
Answer: SORRY
6A clue: Two in a double play
Answer: OUTS
7A clue: Sneaky
Answer: SLY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests
Answer: PARTY
2D clue: Puts on TV
Answer: AIRS
3D clue: Like summers in a Mediterranean climate
Answer: DRY
4D clue: See 1-Down
Answer: FOUL
5D clue: Castaway’s call for help
Answer: SOS
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