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Mini crossword answers for January 22, 2026

Mini Crossword · January 22, 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 C
  • 5 starts with C
  • 7 starts with G
  • 8 starts with I
  • 9 starts with P
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: When doubled, a breed of dog CHOW
  • 5 Across: With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry's flavor named for a rock legend CHERRY
  • 7 Across: See 5-Across GARCIA
  • 8 Across: "Whatever you decide is good with me" IMEASY
  • 9 Across: Whispered sound from a test cheater PSST
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with C
  • 2 starts with H
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with W
  • 5 starts with C
  • 6 starts with Y
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Tournament victor CHAMP
  • 2 Down: "___ the scoop ..." HERES
  • 3 Down: Killer whales ORCAS
  • 4 Down: Place for a bracelet WRIST
  • 5 Down: Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in "Marty Supreme" CGI
  • 6 Down: "Woo-hoo!" YAY
Show the solved grid
1C2H3O4W5CHERR6Y7GARCIA8IMEASY9PSST

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