The Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 16, 2026

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By Mollie CowgerApril 16, 2026 Save this storySave this story Save this storySave this story Loading game... Mollie Cowger is an associate puzzles-and-games editor at The New Yorker. Her crosswords have appeared in USA Today and other outlets.

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