Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, April 14

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 14, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Word after "lily" or "launch"
Answer: PAD

4A clue: "That criticism makes total sense!"
Answer: FAIR

5A clue: Apology after a 1-/4-Down
Answer: SORRY

6A clue: Two in a double play
Answer: OUTS

7A clue: Sneaky
Answer: SLY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: With 4-Down, spilling wine on the carpet or bringing uninvited guests
Answer: PARTY

2D clue: Puts on TV
Answer: AIRS

3D clue: Like summers in a Mediterranean climate
Answer: DRY

4D clue: See 1-Down
Answer: FOUL

5D clue: Castaway's call for help
Answer: SOS