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Mini crossword answers for January 8, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 8, 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 G
  • 5 starts with B
  • 6 starts with D
  • 7 starts with S
  • 8 starts with M
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Donate GIVE
  • 5 Across: Piece of equipment in curling or Quidditch BROOM
  • 6 Across: Tidbit of information DATUM
  • 7 Across: Prone to daydreaming SPACY
  • 8 Across: Athletic shorts fabric MESH
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with G
  • 2 starts with I
  • 3 starts with V
  • 4 starts with E
  • 5 starts with B
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Flavor of a purple lollipop GRAPE
  • 2 Down: Greek letter I's IOTAS
  • 3 Down: Go to bat (for) VOUCH
  • 4 Down: Award with Daytime and Primetime categories EMMY
  • 5 Down: Erotic practice in "Fifty Shades of Grey," for short BDSM
Show the solved grid
1G2I3V4E5BROOM6DATUM7SPACY8MESH

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