Answers to today’s NYT mini crossword for April 30 – CNET

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Need help with today’s mini crosswords? It’s not too difficult, although 4-Down put me off at first (think the controls on a tape recorder or the buttons on a streaming service like Netflix). Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.

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Mini through clues and answers

1A hint: poor quality AI content
Solution: SLOP

5A hint: “Whoa, calm down!”
Answer: CHILL

6A clue: Toyota’s rival
Answer: HONDA

7A clue: subject of many quotes from Sun Tzu
Answer: ENEMY

8A clue: “Now ___ I’m talking!” »
Answer: WAS

Mini-clues and answers

Clue 1D: Bright, like the sun
Answer: BRILLIANT

2D index: ___ notes (text accompanying a recording)
Solution: LINER

3D Index: the person I was, before some personal growth
Answer: OLDME

4D Index: Pause’s counterpart
Answer: PLAY

Clue 5D: Why “masticate” is a fancy word
Answer: CHEW