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Mini crossword answers for January 17, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 17, 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 M
  • 4 starts with M
  • 6 starts with C
  • 8 starts with A
  • 9 starts with R
  • 10 starts with P
  • 11 starts with K
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: "It's just so-so" MEH
  • 4 Across: "Impression, Sunrise" painter MONET
  • 6 Across: Ca on the periodic table CALCIUM
  • 8 Across: City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings ATLANTA
  • 9 Across: Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker REUNION
  • 10 Across: Common wall coverings in a dorm room POSTERS
  • 11 Across: Boxing bout enders, for short KOS
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with M
  • 2 starts with E
  • 3 starts with H
  • 4 starts with M
  • 5 starts with T
  • 6 starts with C
  • 7 starts with M
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Snail, clam or squid MOLLUSK
  • 2 Down: 2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" ENCANTO
  • 3 Down: Tushes HEINIES
  • 4 Down: San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto MATEO
  • 5 Down: Private teacher TUTOR
  • 6 Down: Complain CARP
  • 7 Down: "Dogs are a ___ best friend" MANS
Show the solved grid
1M2E3H4MONE5T6CALCIU7M8ATLANTA9REUNION10POSTERS11KOS

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