The completed answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword on April 21, 2026, include various clues and their corresponding solutions. Notably, the clue for 1-Across, which refers to a speedy crossword solver, is answered with APT. A connection between names such as Al Green and Betty White leads to the answer COLOR.
Several other clues were featured, including 6-Across, which identifies a plant with a pointy pod, answered with ANISE. The 7-Across clue connects notable figures like Tennessee Williams and Denzel Washington, resulting in the answer STATE. Additionally, the abbreviation for electric vehicles, EVS, answers 8-Across, which references Teslas and Rivians.
In the down clues, 1-Down refers to an assumed name, answered with ALIAS, while 2-Down is linked to a Washington paper, resulting in the answer POST. The connections continue with 3-Down, linking names like Chris Pine and Willow Smith, answered with TREE. Other answers include CASE for 4-Down and ONTV for 5-Down, related to current broadcasts.