Daily Word Hints

Mini crossword answers for January 20, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 20, 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
  • 7 starts with M
  • 8 starts with A
  • 9 starts with C
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Style of cuisine with bulgogi beef, for short KBBQ
  • 5 Across: How bedtime stories are read ALOUD
  • 7 Across: Huge craze MANIA
  • 8 Across: Figure painted by Michelangelo, which can be found hidden in the name "Michelangelo" ANGEL
  • 9 Across: Home for doves or pigeons COTE
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with K
  • 2 starts with B
  • 3 starts with B
  • 4 starts with Q
  • 6 starts with D
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: ___ Sutra KAMA
  • 2 Down: Sauvignon ___ (wine variety) BLANC
  • 3 Down: Large drum played by hand BONGO
  • 4 Down: "Pipe down!" QUIET
  • 6 Down: Chip's chipmunk pal DALE
Show the solved grid
1K2B3B4Q5ALOU6D7MANIA8ANGEL9COTE

How to solve the Mini faster

Play today's Mini Crossword at The New York Times

More hints for January 20, 2026

NYT Crossword hints