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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 19, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: The Notorious ___ (longtime Supreme Court nickname)
Answer: RBG

4A clue: Islamic equivalent of kosher
Answer: HALAL

6A clue: Repent for one's wrongs
Answer: ATONE

7A clue: Warrior with throwing stars called shuriken
Answer: NINJA

8A clue: Camera brand that really had a moment?
Answer: KODAK

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: 3:2 or 5:4
Answer: RATIO

2D clue: Like some light hair and light ales
Answer: BLOND

3D clue: Weed
Answer: GANJA

4D clue: Nickname for Henry
Answer: HANK

5D clue: News story from an undisclosed source
Answer: LEAK