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Mini crossword answers for January 11, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 11, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with K
  • 5 starts with A
  • 6 starts with S
  • 7 starts with E
  • 8 starts with W
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Memorable feature of the "V-J Day in Times Square" photo KISS
  • 5 Across: Opposite of pro ANTI
  • 6 Across: Cuddle closely SPOON
  • 7 Across: Totally awesome, informally EPIC
  • 8 Across: Chance for a dog (and human) to stretch their legs WALK
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with K
  • 2 starts with I
  • 3 starts with S
  • 4 starts with S
  • 6 starts with S
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Greek "K" KAPPA
  • 2 Down: How latkes are cooked INOIL
  • 3 Down: Keep full, as shelves STOCK
  • 4 Down: Moral transgression SIN
  • 6 Down: Use a needle and thread SEW
Show the solved grid
1K2I3S4S5ANTI6SPOON7EPIC8WALK

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