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Mini crossword answers for January 4, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 4, 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
  • 6 starts with O
  • 7 starts with L
  • 8 starts with T
  • 9 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation" BACON
  • 6 Across: It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness OLIVE
  • 7 Across: Paramour LOVER
  • 8 Across: In bronze medal position THIRD
  • 9 Across: Feeling resentful, in slang SALTY
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with B
  • 2 starts with A
  • 3 starts with C
  • 4 starts with O
  • 5 starts with N
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Streaks of lightning BOLTS
  • 2 Down: Hawaiian greeting ALOHA
  • 3 Down: The "C" of A.C.L.U. CIVIL
  • 4 Down: In the open OVERT
  • 5 Down: Knowledgeable, and proud of it NERDY
Show the solved grid
1B2A3C4O5N6OLIVE7LOVER8THIRD9SALTY

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