NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for April 20

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, April 19, 2024:

Across

Bicycle wheel : circle :: ___ : radius

Locker room amenity

Naughty thing to do in a chorus class

Frequently, in poetry

Medical research org.

Party guest’s guest

Politician with a six-year term

Crustaceans in the genus Cyclops have only one of this organ

Down

Suppress, as a yawn

The answer is Stifle.

Many a song on the Billboard Hot 100

Yelps of pain

Headlining speech at a convention

Weather phenomenon with a Spanish name

Hacks (off), as branches

One-named singer who starred in “Moonstruck”

“I’ve been thinking …”