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Word Craze Daily Mini April 30, 2023 Answers

All 24 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

24Clues
3-9Letters
114Total Tiles
2Tied Longest
4.8Avg Letters

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All 24 Answers at a Glance

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TIC 3L TOP 3L LOOSE 5L BLACKHEAD 9L ANCIENT 7L SAUSAGE 7L COLDCREAM 9L GEODE 5L PEA 3L KIT 3L TAB 3L CLAN 4L LOKI 4L TEEN 4L POD 3L OCCLUDE 7L SHEPARD 7L LASSO 5L ATSEA 5L ALGA 4L SCOT 4L GEEK 4L CUP 3L MOT 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini April 30, 2023 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 24 clues across 114 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are TIC and TOP and PEA and KIT and TAB and POD and CUP and MOT and the longest are BLACKHEAD and COLDCREAM. 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 24 clues and an average of 4.8 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. T each open 4 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 30, 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 30, 2023 - 24 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 A sudden, involuntary movement or sound TIC 3 letters
2 The highest point or part of something TOP 3 letters
3 Not tightly fastened or secured LOOSE 5 letters
4 A type of acne characterized by a blackened pore BLACKHEAD 9 letters
5 Very old or belonging to a distant past ANCIENT 7 letters
6 A type of seasoned meat product SAUSAGE 7 letters
7 A type of cream used for cleansing and moisturizing the skin COLDCREAM 9 letters
8 A hollow rock with crystals inside GEODE 5 letters
9 A small, round, green vegetable PEA 3 letters
10 A set of equipment or tools KIT 3 letters
11 A small piece of paper or cardboard used for labeling or identification TAB 3 letters
12 A group of people with a common ancestor CLAN 4 letters
13 A Norse god associated with mischief and trickery LOKI 4 letters
14 A person aged between 13 and 19 years old TEEN 4 letters
15 A protective case or cover POD 3 letters
16 To obstruct or block OCCLUDE 7 letters
17 A person who herds sheep or other livestock SHEPARD 7 letters
18 A rope used for catching livestock LASSO 5 letters
19 On the open sea or in a state of confusion ATSEA 5 letters
20 A simple, aquatic plant ALGA 4 letters
21 A person from Scotland SCOT 4 letters
22 "Nerd or computer enthusiast, perhaps" GEEK 4 letters
23 "Container for hot drink" CUP 3 letters
24 "Reason for doing something" MOT 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
A sudden, involuntary movement or sound
TIC
T I C

TIC 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 T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
2
The highest point or part of something
TOP
T O P

TOP 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 T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
3
Not tightly fastened or secured
LOOSE
L O O S E

LOOSE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated O. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with L, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
4
A type of acne characterized by a blackened pore
BLACKHEAD
B L A C K H E A D

BLACKHEAD fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated A. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening B is unique in today's set.

  • 9 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 8 distinct
5
Very old or belonging to a distant past
ANCIENT
A N C I E N T

ANCIENT fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated N. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
6
A type of seasoned meat product
SAUSAGE
S A U S A G E

SAUSAGE fills 7 tiles - 4 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated S and A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
7
A type of cream used for cleansing and moisturizing the skin
COLDCREAM
C O L D C R E A M

COLDCREAM fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated C. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 9 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 8 distinct
8
A hollow rock with crystals inside
GEODE
G E O D E

GEODE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with G, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
9
A small, round, green vegetable
PEA
P E A

PEA 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 P, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
10
A set of equipment or tools
KIT
K I T

KIT 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. Its opening K is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
11
A small piece of paper or cardboard used for labeling or identification
TAB
T A B

TAB 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 T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
12
A group of people with a common ancestor
CLAN
C L A N

CLAN fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
13
A Norse god associated with mischief and trickery
LOKI
L O K I

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

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
14
A person aged between 13 and 19 years old
TEEN
T E E N

TEEN fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
15
A protective case or cover
POD
P O D

POD 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 P, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
16
To obstruct or block
OCCLUDE
O C C L U D E

OCCLUDE fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated C. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening O is unique in today's set.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
17
A person who herds sheep or other livestock
SHEPARD
S H E P A R D

SHEPARD 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 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
18
A rope used for catching livestock
LASSO
L A S S O

LASSO fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated S. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with L, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
19
On the open sea or in a state of confusion
ATSEA
A T S E A

ATSEA fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated A. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
20
A simple, aquatic plant
ALGA
A L G A

ALGA fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated A. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
21
A person from Scotland
SCOT
S C O T

SCOT fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
22
"Nerd or computer enthusiast, perhaps"
GEEK
G E E K

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

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
23
"Container for hot drink"
CUP
C U P

CUP 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 C, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
24
"Reason for doing something"
MOT
M O T

MOT 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. Its opening M is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 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 30, 2023 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for April 30, 2023?
The April 30, 2023 Daily Mini has 24 clues across 114 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the April 30, 2023 Daily Mini?
BLACKHEAD and COLDCREAM are all tied at 9 letters each.
What is the shortest answer in the April 30, 2023 Daily Mini?
TIC and TOP and PEA and KIT and TAB and POD and CUP and MOT 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 24 Mini clues contain 114 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 9 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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