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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 16, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Bow ties and ribbons that you can’t wear?
Answer: PASTA
6A clue: Opposite of lower
Answer: UPPER
7A clue: Flappable origami creation
Answer: CRANE
8A clue: Where the Hangul alphabet is used
Answer: KOREA
9A clue: Apparatus under a trapeze
Answer: NET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Disc dropped on center ice
Answer: PUCK
2D clue: One might read “Kiss the Chef”
Answer: APRON
3D clue: Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split
Answer: SPARE
4D clue: Fundamental belief
Answer: TENET
5D clue: Bay ___ (part of California)
Answer: AREA