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Mini crossword answers for January 28, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 28, 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 O
  • 5 starts with U
  • 7 starts with I
  • 8 starts with J
  • 9 starts with A
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Remove from a position of power OUST
  • 5 Across: Not cool UNHIP
  • 7 Across: "Fine, see if ___!" ICARE
  • 8 Across: Kind of bored JADED
  • 9 Across: Primatologist's subjects APES
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with O
  • 2 starts with U
  • 3 starts with S
  • 4 starts with T
  • 6 starts with P
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Kind of board OUIJA
  • 2 Down: Prepare to use, as a pen UNCAP
  • 3 Down: Desirable place to sit on a hot day SHADE
  • 4 Down: Pair on a bicycle TIRES
  • 6 Down: ___ Xing (street sign) PED
Show the solved grid
1O2U3S4T5UNHI6P7ICARE8JADED9APES

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