NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 20

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, April 19, 2024:

Across

Bicycle wheel : circle :: ___ : radius

• The answer is Spoke.

Locker room amenity

• The answer is Towel.

Naughty thing to do in a chorus class

• The answer is Lipsync.

Frequently, in poetry

• The answer is Oft.

Medical research org.

• The answer is NIH.

Party guest's guest

• The answer is Plus one.

Politician with a six-year term

• The answer is Senator.

Crustaceans in the genus Cyclops have only one of this organ

• The answer is Eye.

Down

Suppress, as a yawn

The answer is Stifle.

Many a song on the Billboard Hot 100

• The answer is Pop tune.

Yelps of pain

• The answer is Ows.

Headlining speech at a convention

• The answer is Keynote.

Weather phenomenon with a Spanish name

• The answer is El Nino.

Hacks (off), as branches

• The answer is Lops.

One-named singer who starred in "Moonstruck"

• The answer is Cher.

"I've been thinking ..."

• The answer is Say.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.