If you are looking to complete today’s New York Times Mini Crossword, you have come to the right place. In honor of Earth Day, which falls on April 22, today’s puzzle features a thematic tilt toward nature and environmental observance.
Below are the full solutions for both the “Across” and “Down” clues to help you finish your grid.
Across Solutions
The horizontal clues for today’s puzzle focus heavily on natural elements and environmental themes:
- 1A: It’s clearly recyclable! — GLASS
- 6A: ___ Day (April 22nd observance) — EARTH
- 7A: Thick, underground part of a plant stem — TUBER
- 8A: Small cluster of trees — GROVE
- 9A: Rowed, as a boat — OARED
Down Solutions
The vertical clues provide a mix of names, common idioms, and seasonal observances:
- 1D: From the ___ (right at the beginning) — GETGO
- 2D: Author Ingalls Wilder who wrote “Little House on the Prairie” — LAURA
- 3D: ___ Day, observance on the last Friday of April — ARBOR
- 4D: Actor Buscemi — STEVE
Context: Why the Theme Matters
The inclusion of terms like Earth, Tuber, Grove, and Arbor is a nod to the global observance of Earth Day. By weaving these terms into the puzzle, the editors provide a subtle educational layer, connecting the daily wordplay to the broader cultural significance of environmental awareness.
Today’s puzzle serves as a brief, playful celebration of nature through the lens of daily wordplay.
