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Word Craze Daily Mini April 19, 2026 Answers

All 26 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

26Clues
3-9Letters
125Total Tiles
1Tied Longest
4.8Avg Letters

The Word Craze Daily Mini April 19, 2026 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 26 clues across 125 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are IRA and NIM and RED and DON and PSI and the longest is YAMMERING. 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 26 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. R 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 19, 2026. 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 19, 2026 - 26 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 Google entry KEYWORD 7 letters
2 Fidelity plan, for short IRA 3 letters
3 Some subatomic particles PIONS 5 letters
4 Logic game with matchsticks NIM 3 letters
5 Same old same old feeling ENNUI 5 letters
6 Supply's partner, in economics DEMAND 6 letters
7 Salmon or coral color RED 3 letters
8 Hitherto unknown STRANGE 7 letters
9 Shows fear CRINGES 7 letters
10 Petunia Dursley, to Harry Potter AUNT 4 letters
11 Soon to happen NIGH 4 letters
12 Healthful routine REGIMEN 7 letters
13 Benevolent and gentle in nature KIND 4 letters
14 Canal to the Great Lakes ERIE 4 letters
15 Complaining endlessly YAMMERING 9 letters
16 Window of opportunity OPENING 7 letters
17 Peel RIND 4 letters
18 "___ Juan" by Lord Byron DON 3 letters
19 Wave-function symbol in the Schr枚dinger equation PSI 3 letters
20 Like photos that violate one of Instagram's community guidelines NUDE 4 letters
21 Lacquer ingredient RESIN 5 letters
22 Cornwall or Warsaw, e.g. DUCHY 5 letters
23 Surgery reminder SCAR 4 letters
24 "Based on a ____ story" TRUE 4 letters
25 ____-skid brakes ANTI 4 letters
26 Code part GENE 4 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
Google entry
KEYWORD
K E Y W O R D

KEYWORD fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with K, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
2
Fidelity plan, for short
IRA
I R A

IRA 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 I is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
3
Some subatomic particles
PIONS
P I O N S

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

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
4
Logic game with matchsticks
NIM
N I M

NIM 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 N, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
5
Same old same old feeling
ENNUI
E N N U I

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

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
6
Supply's partner, in economics
DEMAND
D E M A N D

DEMAND fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated D. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
7
Salmon or coral color
RED
R E D

RED 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 R, shared by 3 other answers today. It closes on -ED.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
8
Hitherto unknown
STRANGE
S T R A N G E

STRANGE 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 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
9
Shows fear
CRINGES
C R I N G E S

CRINGES fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening C is unique in today's set.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
10
Petunia Dursley, to Harry Potter
AUNT
A U N T

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

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
11
Soon to happen
NIGH
N I G H

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

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
12
Healthful routine
REGIMEN
R E G I M E N

REGIMEN 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 R, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
13
Benevolent and gentle in nature
KIND
K I N D

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

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
14
Canal to the Great Lakes
ERIE
E R I E

ERIE fills 4 tiles - 3 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated E. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
15
Complaining endlessly
YAMMERING
Y A M M E R I N G

YAMMERING fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated M. It is the longest answer today - worth leaving until crossing tiles fill in a few letters. Its opening Y is unique in today's set.

  • 9 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 8 distinct
16
Window of opportunity
OPENING
O P E N I N G

OPENING fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated N. 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
Peel
RIND
R I N D

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

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
18
"___ Juan" by Lord Byron
DON
D O N

DON 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 D, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
19
Wave-function symbol in the Schr枚dinger equation
PSI
P S I

PSI 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
20
Like photos that violate one of Instagram's community guidelines
NUDE
N U D E

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

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
21
Lacquer ingredient
RESIN
R E S I N

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

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
22
Cornwall or Warsaw, e.g.
DUCHY
D U C H Y

DUCHY fills 5 tiles - 1 vowel and 4 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 2 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

  • 5 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
23
Surgery reminder
SCAR
S C A R

SCAR 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 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
24
"Based on a ____ story"
TRUE
T R U E

TRUE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening T is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
25
____-skid brakes
ANTI
A N T I

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

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
26
Code part
GENE
G E N E

GENE 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 G is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 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.

/// FAQ ///

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the April 19, 2026 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for April 19, 2026?
The April 19, 2026 Daily Mini has 26 clues across 125 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the April 19, 2026 Daily Mini?
YAMMERING is the longest at 9 letters.
What is the shortest answer in the April 19, 2026 Daily Mini?
IRA and NIM and RED and DON and PSI 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 26 Mini clues contain 125 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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About This Puzzle

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.

Every set is verified against the tile slots shown in the app before the page is published.

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