Disc dropped on center ice

Latest answer — April 16, 2026

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This clue's Thursday, April 16, 2026 appearance

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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 “Disc dropped on center ice” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PUCK — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 16, 2026 at 1-Down. 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.

“Disc dropped on center ice” answer

PUCK (4 letters)

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Why the answer is PUCK

PUCK is the 4-letter solution that fits "Disc dropped on center ice" in the NYT Mini crossword on April 16, 2026 (1-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does PUCK mean?

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

(noun)

  • a black disc made of hard rubber, used in ice hockey
  • an input device resembling a mouse, dragged across a mat which senses its position to move the cursor on the screen

When else has “Disc dropped on center ice” 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) → PUCK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Disc dropped on center ice”?

The answer is PUCK, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Disc dropped on center ice”?

4 letters: PUCK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 16, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Disc dropped on center ice” 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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