April 19’s NYT Mini Crossword packed a punch with its Saturday-sized grid and playful wordplay. The clue “The whole package, so to speak” (answer: ALLTHAT) challenged solvers to think beyond literal interpretations, while other entries like CHATGPT for “Virtual assistant with the gift of gab” leaned into modern tech humor.
Today’s puzzle featured a mix of straightforward and sneaky clues: ABCS (referencing the classic children’s song) and WEST (best coast for sunsets) balanced out tougher entries like SOLDON (totally convinced). The down clues included BADGER (the meme-famous “honey _”) and SHALE (fracture-prone rock), keeping solvers on their toes.
The Mini’s recent Saturday expansions add extra clues without enlarging the grid, offering a quick but satisfying challenge. Need more help? Full solutions are now live, ensuring no solver stays stuck mid-grid.
