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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for April 27, 2026.
Mini through clues and answers
1Hint: The word for “dad” in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi
Answer: DAD
5 Hint: Go crazy, in crowds
Solution: ERUPT
7 Hint: Drink with a red, white and blue logo
Answer: PEPSI
8A Clue: The Philadelphia MLS Team
Answer: UNION
9 Hint: My Buddy
Answer: PAL
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Make it more exciting
Solution: PEPUP
2D clue: Madison Square Garden, for example
Answer: ARENA
3D Index: Center of the eye
Answer: STUDENT
Clue 4D: Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
Answer: APSO
5D index: element no. 50
Answer: TIN