Apparatus under a trapeze

Latest answer — April 16, 2026

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Across

  1. 1Bow ties and ribbons that you can't wear?
  2. 6Opposite of lower
  3. 7Flappable origami creation
  4. 8Where the Hangul alphabet is used
  5. 9Apparatus under a trapeze

Down

  1. 1Disc dropped on center ice
  2. 2One might read "Kiss the Chef"
  3. 3Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split
  4. 4Fundamental belief
  5. 5Bay ___ (part of California)

The answer to “Apparatus under a trapeze” in the New York Times Mini crossword is NET — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 16, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Apparatus under a trapeze” answer

NET (3 letters)

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Why the answer is NET

NET is the 3-letter solution that fits "Apparatus under a trapeze" in the NYT Mini crossword on April 16, 2026 (9-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does NET mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of NET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals
  • a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey
  • a fine fabric with a very open weave

When else has “Apparatus under a trapeze” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

April 16, 2026 (most recent) → NET. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Apparatus under a trapeze”?

The answer is NET, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Apparatus under a trapeze”?

3 letters: NET.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 16, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “Apparatus under a trapeze” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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