Stuck on today’s puzzle? You are not alone. The New York Times Mini Crossword offers a quick daily challenge, but even experienced solvers sometimes hit a wall. Below are the complete answers and clues for the April 28 edition, organized to help you verify your grid or get unstuck without spoiling the fun if you are still solving.
Across Clues and Answers
The across clues for today lean heavily on pop culture references and common idioms.
- 1A: Sound effect in a long hallway
- Answer: ECHO
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Context: A classic acoustic phenomenon, often associated with empty spaces or dramatic entrances.
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5A: Something you might not want to wake up to?
- Answer: ALARM
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Context: The universal symbol of Monday mornings and early shifts.
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7A: 1980s role for Stallone
- Answer: RAMBO
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Context: Sylvester Stallone’s iconic action-hero character defined the decade’s cinema.
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8A: “The sky’s the ___!”
- Answer: LIMIT
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Context: A common idiom meaning there are no limits to what can be achieved.
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9A: Bit of folklore
- Answer: MYTH
- Context: A traditional story or legend, often explaining natural phenomena or cultural beliefs.
Down Clues and Answers
The down clues mix television trivia, practical terminology, and anatomy.
- 1D: ___ of Grantham, noble title on “Downton Abbey”
- Answer: EARL
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Context: Robert Crawley, the protagonist of the hit period drama, holds this aristocratic rank.
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2D: Insurance filing
- Answer: CLAIM
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Context: The formal request made to an insurance company for coverage of a loss.
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3D: Leg muscle that can be “pulled,” informally
- Answer: HAMMY
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Context: Short for hamstring, a common sports injury affecting the back of the thigh.
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4D: Planet’s path
- Answer: ORBIT
- Context: The curved trajectory of a celestial body around a star or planet.
