The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 2nd has been solved. Here’s a breakdown of the clues and corresponding answers, for those who enjoy a quick daily word puzzle.
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Man’s name that’s Italian for “eight” – The answer is OTTO. This is a straightforward clue, leaning on a simple linguistic connection.
- 5A: Part of the Statue of Liberty that’s accessed by a double-helix staircase – The answer is CROWN. This refers to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, which visitors can reach via an internal staircase.
- 6A: See eye to eye – The answer is AGREE. A common idiom, making this clue relatively accessible.
- 7A: Spiked clubs used by knights – The answer is MACES. This references historical weaponry, testing vocabulary.
- 8A: Sharply clear, as a TV broadcast – The answer is INHD. This refers to high-definition television, a contemporary term.
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Instrument in a baseball stadium – The answer is ORGAN. Many baseball stadiums feature pipe organs for entertainment during games.
- 2D: Part of the Statue of Liberty that was once open to the public, but closed in 1916 – The answer is TORCH. The torch of the Statue of Liberty was closed to the public due to safety concerns.
- 3D: Coarse fabric for some suit jackets – The answer is TWEED. Tweed is a classic, durable fabric often used in outerwear and suiting.
- 4D: Column to the right of the tens – The answer is ONES. This refers to the place value in numerical systems.
The Mini Crossword provides a daily dose of wordplay, testing vocabulary and general knowledge in a concise format. If you’re looking for help with other NYT puzzles, resources are available online for Wordle, Connections, Strands, and more.
