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Mini crossword answers for January 30, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 30, 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 B
  • 4 starts with D
  • 6 starts with S
  • 7 starts with A
  • 8 starts with N
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: "Top Gear" channel BBC
  • 4 Across: Announcement that causes groans among travelers DELAY
  • 6 Across: Middle of a drum kit, typically SNARE
  • 7 Across: Political staffers AIDES
  • 8 Across: Bottom line figure NET
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with B
  • 2 starts with B
  • 3 starts with C
  • 4 starts with D
  • 5 starts with Y
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: French-speaking nation in West Africa BENIN
  • 2 Down: Sharp part of a sword BLADE
  • 3 Down: This text mark: ^ CARET
  • 4 Down: Left-leaning political org. DSA
  • 5 Down: "Right you are!" YES
Show the solved grid
1B2B3C4DELA5Y6SNARE7AIDES8NET

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