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April Fools’ 2026: Mini to Micro.

For April Fools’ Day, The New York Times is sharing a “Micro Crossword,” which has just three boxes to fill in. The NYT is also launching April Fools’ Day-themed versions of other puzzles, too, including a maximalist Connections.

An image of The New York Times’ “Micro Crossword” for April 1st, 2026.
An image of The New York Times’ Connections puzzle for April 1st, 2026.
An image of The New York Times’ Strands puzzle for April 1st, 2026.
An image of The New York Times’ Spelling Bee puzzle for April 1st, 2026.
1/4Image: The New York Times
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