Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 23 – CNET

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword isn’t terribly tough — for once, the two-part clue was simple. Usually, I beat my head against the desk trying to solve those. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: With 7-Across, flight option that saves money at the expense of sleep
Answer: RED

4A clue: Like pastel shades
Answer: PALE

5A clue: Appliance on a patio
Answer: GRILL

6A clue: Simplicity
Answer: EASE

7A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: EYE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Underpaid employee’s request
Answer: RAISE

2D clue: Fashion magazine with a palindromic name
Answer: ELLE

3D clue: Director Guillermo ___ Toro
Answer: DEL

4D clue: Thank God, say
Answer: PRAY

5D clue: “Will you look at that!”
Answer: GEE

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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