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The completed NYT MIni Crossword puzzle for April 6, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Transfusion cocktail = ___, ginger ale, grape juice and lime
Answer: VODKA
6A clue: Body guard?
Answer: APRON
7A clue: Temporary Instagram update
Answer: STORY
8A clue: Big name in hiking sandals
Answer: TEVA
9A clue: TV room
Answer: DEN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Reaching far and wide
Answer: VAST
2D clue: Chose
Answer: OPTED
3D clue: Went by car
Answer: DROVE
4D clue: Book in a mosque, using a non-standard spelling
Answer: KORAN
5D clue: "Got ___ bright ideas?"
Answer: ANY
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