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Word Craze Daily Mini April 20, 2023 Answers

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The Word Craze Daily Mini for has 14 clues fully solved below. The longest answers are SPOTLIT, MOTIONS, MARTIAL, ABALONE and RETINAS, each 7 letters, and the shortest are MART and PORT, each 4 letters. Answer lengths run from 4 to 7 letters. Every clue is paired with its answer in the grid below, followed by a clue-by-clue breakdown with letter counts and patterns for the entries that need a second look. If you are catching up, the full run of past puzzles lives in the Daily Mini archive, and you can compare with yesterday's April 19, 2023 answers. New to the format? Our how-to-play guide and solving tips walk through the basics.

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All Clues and Answers

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A marketplace or commercial center
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A type of sword with a curved blade, used in many historical military conflicts
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A sturdy container typically used for shipping or storage
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Illuminated by a focused light source for emphasis or attention
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Physical movements or gestures, often used to convey a message
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A popular female given name of Greek origin, meaning "most holy"
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Stories or accounts of past events, often involving exaggerated or fictional elements
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A state of matter in which atoms are ionized and free electrons are present
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Relating to war or military operations
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A type of marine snail known for its colorful shell and edible flesh
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Ensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye
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A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations
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A decorative molding used to conceal the joint between a wall and ceiling
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A place where ships dock

Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

1
A marketplace or commercial center MART

MART has 4 letters and is tied with PORT as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is M A R T, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

2
A type of sword with a curved blade, used in many historical military conflicts SABER

SABER has 5 letters and starts with S, one of 3 answers in today's Mini that start with S. The pattern is S A B E R, with 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

3
A sturdy container typically used for shipping or storage CRATE

CRATE has 5 letters, one of 4 answers with 5 letters in today's Mini. The pattern is C R A T E, with 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

4
Illuminated by a focused light source for emphasis or attention SPOTLIT

SPOTLIT has 7 letters and is tied with MOTIONS, MARTIAL, ABALONE and RETINAS as the longest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is S P O T L I T, with 2 vowels and 5 consonants, including a double T.

5
Physical movements or gestures, often used to convey a message MOTIONS

MOTIONS has 7 letters and is tied with SPOTLIT, MARTIAL, ABALONE and RETINAS as the longest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is M O T I O N S, with 3 vowels and 4 consonants, including two O's.

6
A popular female given name of Greek origin, meaning "most holy" ARIANA

ARIANA has 6 letters and opens and closes on the same letter A. The pattern is A R I A N A, with 4 vowels and 2 consonants, including 3 A's.

7
Stories or accounts of past events, often involving exaggerated or fictional elements TALES

TALES has 5 letters and starts with T, one of 2 answers in today's Mini that start with T. The pattern is T A L E S, with 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

8
A state of matter in which atoms are ionized and free electrons are present PLASMA

PLASMA has 6 letters and contains two A's. The pattern is P L A S M A, with 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

9
Relating to war or military operations MARTIAL

MARTIAL has 7 letters and is tied with SPOTLIT, MOTIONS, ABALONE and RETINAS as the longest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is M A R T I A L, with 3 vowels and 4 consonants, including two A's.

10
A type of marine snail known for its colorful shell and edible flesh ABALONE

ABALONE has 7 letters and is tied with SPOTLIT, MOTIONS, MARTIAL and RETINAS as the longest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is A B A L O N E, with 4 vowels and 3 consonants, including two A's.

11
Ensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye RETINAS

RETINAS has 7 letters and is tied with SPOTLIT, MOTIONS, MARTIAL and ABALONE as the longest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is R E T I N A S, with 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

12
A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations TRETS

TRETS has 5 letters and contains a double T. The pattern is T R E T S, with 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

13
A decorative molding used to conceal the joint between a wall and ceiling SCOTIA

SCOTIA has 6 letters and starts with S, one of 3 answers in today's Mini that start with S. The pattern is S C O T I A, with 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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A place where ships dock PORT

PORT has 4 letters and is tied with MART as the shortest answer in today's Mini. The pattern is P O R T, with 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clues are in the April 20, 2023 Word Craze Daily Mini?
The April 20, 2023 Daily Mini has 14 clues, each with a one-word answer.
What are the longest answers in the April 20, 2023 Daily Mini?
SPOTLIT, MOTIONS, MARTIAL, ABALONE and RETINAS are tied for longest at 7 letters each.
What are the shortest answers in the April 20, 2023 Daily Mini?
MART and PORT are tied for shortest at 4 letters each.
What is the answer to "Illuminated by a focused light source for emphasis or attention" in the April 20, 2023 Daily Mini?
The answer is SPOTLIT, a 7-letter word.
Are Word Craze Daily Mini answers the same for every player?
Yes. The Daily Mini is a shared puzzle, so the answers are identical for all players worldwide.
How often does the Word Craze Daily Mini update?
A new Daily Mini is released every day, and we publish the full answer list for each date.
Where can I find previous Daily Mini answers?
Every past puzzle is listed in the Daily Mini archive, and you can jump straight to the April 19, 2023 answers from this page.

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