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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 17, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Sound made while sinking into a hot tub
Answer: AHH
4A clue: March Madness pick
Answer: TEAM
6A clue: Like "status quo" and "mea culpa"
Answer: LATIN
8A clue: Large venue for a comedian
Answer: ARENA
9A clue: Piece of bacon
Answer: STRIP
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Book of maps
Answer: ATLAS
2D clue: ❤️
Answer: HEART
3D clue: Constant critic
Answer: HATER
5D clue: Car that's easy to park
Answer: MINI
7D clue: Much of the afternoon, for a toddler
Answer: NAP