NYT Mini Crossword Answers April 26, 2025

Across
1 Fancy party (Answer: GALA)
4 letters, starts with G, ends with A
Red carpet affair
Elegant evening
Often includes music
Features fine dining
May involve speeches
Fundraiser type
Formal celebration
Lots of photographers
Dressed to impress

5 Five ___ (discount store chain) (Answer: BELOW)
5 letters, starts with B, ends with W
Store with low prices
Under a threshold
Beneath something
Opposite of above
Budget-friendly
Less than $5
Cool or cold
Lower layer
Walking under

6 Bottom stripe on a pride flag (Answer: PURPLE)
6 letters, starts with P, ends with E
Rainbow color
Symbol of spirit
Associated with royalty
Grape-like hue
Cool-toned shade
Seen in sunsets
Often used in fashion
Peaceful vibe
Crayon color

7 Bedtime outfit, informally (Answer: JAMMIES)
7 letters, starts with J, ends with S
Cozy sleepwear
Nighttime attire
Kids love them
Worn in bed
Holiday gift
Goes with slippers
Comfort essential
Often patterned
May feature bears

8 Task to “run” (Answer: ERRAND)
6 letters, starts with E, ends with D
Quick trip
On your to-do list
Pick up groceries
Mail drop
Drop off dry cleaning
Usually local
Time-sensitive
Often done solo
Fulfills responsibilities

9 Actress Keaton of “Father of the Bride” (Answer: DIANE)
5 letters, starts with D, ends with E
Hollywood star
In “Annie Hall”
Known for classic style
Iconic performances
Award-winning actress
Intelligent roles
Played a mother
Frequently interviewed
1990s romantic comedies

10 Car ride game (Answer: ISPY)
4 letters, starts with I, ends with Y
Backseat pastime
Spotting objects
“Something that starts with…”
Guessing game
Builds attention
Wordplay fun
Keeps kids busy
Often on trips
Can play anywhere

Down
1 Country in which the automobile, aspirin and the accordion were invented (Answer: GERMANY)
7 letters, starts with G, ends with Y
Birthplace of Mercedes
Aspirin origin
Musical innovation
Castles and history
Industrial power
Known for philosophy
Oktoberfest home
World War history
Engineering hub

2 Mountain-related (Answer: ALPINE)
6 letters, starts with A, ends with E
Ski resort term
Snowy regions
Mountain goats live here
European terrain
Cable car settings
Winter sports
High elevation
Coniferous forests
Swiss connection

3 Was audibly amused, slangily (Answer: LOLED)
5 letters, starts with L, ends with D
Chat room laugh
Online reaction
Laughed out loud
Text shorthand
Used in gaming
Social media giggle
Internet slang
Forums or memes
Not actual laughing

4 Really impresses (Answer: AWES)
4 letters, starts with A, ends with S
Leaves speechless
Wows someone
Inspires praise
Causes amazement
Often used with “inspire”
Makes jaws drop
“In ___”
Stuns audience
Shows greatness

5 Unfair reputation (Answer: BUMRAP)
6 letters, starts with B, ends with P
Wrongly accused
False label
Misjudged
Not deserved
Makes you seem worse
May come from rumors
Associated with blame
Needs correction
Can damage image

6 Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics (Answer: PARIS)
5 letters, starts with P, ends with S
Olympic city
Eiffel Tower
Fashion capital
Wine and cheese
Moulin Rouge
City of Light
France’s capital
Home to the Louvre
Global competition site

7 “Warrior-monks who keep peace in the universe,” per George Lucas (Answer: JEDI)
4 letters, starts with J, ends with I
Force users
Wield lightsabers
Star Wars
Mind tricks
Combat ready
Defenders of peace
Ancient code
Sci-fi icons
Yoda and Obi-Wan