Minute Crossword Answers — April 16, 2026

The complete across and down answer key for this daily puzzle.

10 answers

April 16, 2026

Across

1. Sailor's "yes"

AYE

4. October birthstone

OPAL

5. Honest and direct

FRANK

6. Opposite of light

DARK

7. Keyboard key next to Ctrl

ALT

1. Separated

APART

2. Pull sharply

YANK

3. Antlered forest animal

ELK

4. Like a dentist's exam?

ORAL

5. Drug-approving U.S. agency, for short

FDA

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