Daily Mini Crossword Answers for April 3 Revealed

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Times released its Mini Crossword answers for April 3, providing puzzle enthusiasts with solutions to today’s clues. The Mini Crossword is a compact version of the traditional crossword puzzle, designed for quick and engaging play.

Among today’s clues, players encountered some tricky double meanings and wordplay. One example was 5-Across, which asked for a misleading name for a sub/shish kebab restaurant, with the answer being ‘SUSHI.’ Another clue, 6-Across, cleverly suggested a misleading name for a taco/pasta restaurant with ‘TAPAS’ as the answer.

The challenge of the puzzle lay not only in the wordplay but in the fusion of multiple food-related concepts. Gael Cooper, an experienced journalist and crossword aficionado, noted that these combinations can confuse even seasoned solvers. “Finding the nuances in these clues can be what makes the game both fun and frustrating,” Cooper said.

Today’s answers included:
1A: Hit the ___ (go to bed) – SACK
5A: Misleading name for a sub/shish kebab restaurant? – SUSHI
6A: Misleading name for a taco/pasta restaurant? – TAPAS
7A: Certain sports bets – OVERS
8A: Cooped (up) – PENT
1D: Almost *too* sophisticated and charming – SUAVE
2D: Upscale Colorado skiing destination – ASPEN
3D: Word after bar or pie – CHART
4D: Smooch – KISS
5D: Word on an eight-sided traffic sign – STOP.

The Mini Crossword is part of the New York Times’ broader offerings, which include a range of games like Wordle and Connections. To access the daily puzzles, a subscription is required for older entries. If you find yourself stumped, the community often shares tips and tricks online for navigating particularly challenging clues.