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Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? It's not too tough, though 4-Down threw me off at first (think tape recorder commands or buttons on a streaming service like Netflix). Read on for all the answers. 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 30, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Low-quality A.I. content
Answer: SLOP
5A clue: "Whoa, settle down!"
Answer: CHILL
6A clue: Toyota rival
Answer: HONDA
7A clue: Subject of many Sun Tzu quotes
Answer: ENEMY
8A clue: "Now ___ talkin'!"
Answer: WERE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Gleamed, as the sun
Answer: SHONE
2D clue: ___ notes (text accompanying a record)
Answer: LINER
3D clue: Person I used to be, before some personal growth
Answer: OLDME
4D clue: Pause's counterpart
Answer: PLAY
5D clue: What "masticate" is a fancy word for
Answer: CHEW
Quick tips for the NYT Mini Crossword
#1: If you're unsure, put down an answer anyway, but remember your uncertainty. You might find yourself erasing that answer as other letters fill in.
#2: If you're struggling with a few Across clues, skip to the Down side. You might be able to fill that in and find the Across clues solved for you.
#3: The puzzle-makers love to play little word games, so be on your guard. They may offer a clue where the words don't mean the obvious. If you're stumped, try thinking of secondary meanings for phrases in the clue.