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Word Craze Daily Mini April 21, 2023 Answers

All 18 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

18Clues
3-8Letters
97Total Tiles
4Tied Longest
5.4Avg Letters

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All 18 Answers at a Glance

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STOPPERS 8L HYPE 4L APPALL 6L POOR 4L EVE 3L ISNT 4L SIN 3L ERASED 6L NEVE 4L STEERED 7L SHAPING 7L TYPOS 5L OPPONENT 8L PEARTREE 8L SPLENDID 8L LESSER 6L VIE 3L AVE 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini April 21, 2023 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 18 clues across 97 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 8 letters. The shortest are EVE and SIN and VIE and AVE and the longest are STOPPERS and OPPONENT and PEARTREE and SPLENDID. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 18 clues and an average of 5.4 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. S each open 5 answers, today's most common starting letter. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on April 21, 2023. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

April 21, 2023 - 18 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 Devices used to seal bottles or other containers STOPPERS 8 letters
2 Exaggerated or sensational promotion of a product, idea, or event HYPE 4 letters
3 To shock or horrify someone, often due to something unpleasant or unexpected APPALL 6 letters
4 Lacking in material wealth or resources POOR 4 letters
5 In the Bible, the first woman created by God, often seen as the wife of Adam EVE 3 letters
6 A contraction of "is not" ISNT 4 letters
7 An immoral act considered to be a violation of religious or moral law SIN 3 letters
8 Wiped clear ERASED 6 letters
9 A field of snow that has survived one or more summers NEVE 4 letters
10 Guided or directed a course of action or movement STEERED 7 letters
11 The process of forming or molding something into a desired shape SHAPING 7 letters
12 Errors in written or printed text resulting from mistakes in typing or setting TYPOS 5 letters
13 A person or group that opposes or competes against another OPPONENT 8 letters
14 A type of fruit tree known for its sweet and juicy pears PEARTREE 8 letters
15 Impressive, magnificent, or wonderful in appearance or manner SPLENDID 8 letters
16 Inferior or of lower rank or importance LESSER 6 letters
17 To compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something VIE 3 letters
18 A Latin word meaning "hail" or "greetings," often used as a salutation or greeting AVE 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
Devices used to seal bottles or other containers
STOPPERS
S T O P P E R S

STOPPERS fills 8 tiles - 2 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated S and P. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with S, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 6 distinct
2
Exaggerated or sensational promotion of a product, idea, or event
HYPE
H Y P E

HYPE fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening H is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
3
To shock or horrify someone, often due to something unpleasant or unexpected
APPALL
A P P A L L

APPALL fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated A and P and L. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 3 distinct
4
Lacking in material wealth or resources
POOR
P O O R

POOR fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated O. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with P, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
5
In the Bible, the first woman created by God, often seen as the wife of Adam
EVE
E V E

EVE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated E. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with E, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 2 distinct
6
A contraction of "is not"
ISNT
I S N T

ISNT fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening I is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
7
An immoral act considered to be a violation of religious or moral law
SIN
S I N

SIN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with S, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
8
Wiped clear
ERASED
E R A S E D

ERASED fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 1 other answer today. It closes on -ED.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
9
A field of snow that has survived one or more summers
NEVE
N E V E

NEVE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening N is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
10
Guided or directed a course of action or movement
STEERED
S T E E R E D

STEERED fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 4 other answers today. It closes on -ED.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
11
The process of forming or molding something into a desired shape
SHAPING
S H A P I N G

SHAPING fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
12
Errors in written or printed text resulting from mistakes in typing or setting
TYPOS
T Y P O S

TYPOS fills 5 tiles - 1 vowel and 4 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening T is unique in today's set.

  • 5 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
13
A person or group that opposes or competes against another
OPPONENT
O P P O N E N T

OPPONENT fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated O and P and N. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening O is unique in today's set.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
14
A type of fruit tree known for its sweet and juicy pears
PEARTREE
P E A R T R E E

PEARTREE fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E and R. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with P, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 8 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
15
Impressive, magnificent, or wonderful in appearance or manner
SPLENDID
S P L E N D I D

SPLENDID fills 8 tiles - 2 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated D. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with S, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 7 distinct
16
Inferior or of lower rank or importance
LESSER
L E S S E R

LESSER fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E and S. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening L is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 4 distinct
17
To compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something
VIE
V I E

VIE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening V is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
18
A Latin word meaning "hail" or "greetings," often used as a salutation or greeting
AVE
A V E

AVE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

  1. 1
    Start with the shortest clues

    Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.

  2. 2
    Count the tile slots before you commit

    Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.

  3. 3
    Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals

    A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.

  4. 4
    Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled

    Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.

  5. 5
    Commit early, correct fast

    On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the April 21, 2023 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for April 21, 2023?
The April 21, 2023 Daily Mini has 18 clues across 97 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the April 21, 2023 Daily Mini?
STOPPERS and OPPONENT and PEARTREE and SPLENDID are all tied at 8 letters each.
What is the shortest answer in the April 21, 2023 Daily Mini?
EVE and SIN and VIE and AVE all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.
How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?
The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.
Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?
Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.
What time does the Daily Mini reset?
The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.
How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?
Today's 18 Mini clues contain 97 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 8 letters per answer.
Who compiles these answers?
The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

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