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Mini crossword answers for January 6, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 6, 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 N
  • 6 starts with A
  • 7 starts with B
  • 8 starts with T
  • 9 starts with E
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: When pigs fly NEVER
  • 6 Across: Courtroom excuse ALIBI
  • 7 Across: "That's a ___!" ("Seems unlikely!") BIGIF
  • 8 Across: Cash register compartment TILL
  • 9 Across: She, in French ELLE
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with N
  • 2 starts with E
  • 3 starts with V
  • 4 starts with E
  • 5 starts with R
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Catch, as a crook NAB
  • 2 Down: Designation for prolific Yelp reviewers ELITE
  • 3 Down: Candlelight ___ (solemn observance) VIGIL
  • 4 Down: Online invoice EBILL
  • 5 Down: Piece of equipment in a Winter Olympics biathlon RIFLE
Show the solved grid
1N2E3V4E5R6ALIBI7BIGIF8TILL9ELLE

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