Solutions and Clues for the NYT Mini Crossword – January 31, 2025

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**The Mini: A Quick and Enjoyable Look at the NYT Crossword**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a scaled-down format of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword puzzle. While the full-size crossword provides a deeper, more time-consuming challenge that requires both skill and endurance, The Mini offers a brisker, more relaxed experience.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, The Mini has gained popularity among players who want to test their agility and cleverness. However, stumbling upon a difficult clue can interrupt the rhythm and lead to exasperation. If you find yourself at a standstill — similar to when you’re playing [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-31-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-31-2025) — don’t fret, we’re here to assist.

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### Clues and Answers for NYT’s The Mini – Friday, January 31, 2025

#### **Across**
1. **Like a freshly cleaned shirt or new linens**
Answer: **Crisp**

2. **Armament used while riding**
Answer: **Lance**

3. **One of a possible 13 for “Emilia Pérez,” revealed last week**
Answer: **Oscar**

4. **Task of a stunt double in films**
Answer: **Stunt**

5. **The “blue planet”**
Answer: **Earth**

#### **Down**
1. **Within the vicinity**
Answer: **Close**

2. **A person who might partake in ganja as a rite, informally**
Answer: **Rasta**

3. **Accumulate, as debt**
Answer: **Incur**

4. **Insufficient**
Answer: **Scant**

5. **Western Australia’s capital**
Answer: **Perth**

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### Featured Video: The Wordle Strategy from the NYT’s Head of Games
Interested in enhancing your Wordle skills? Take a look at this informative video showcasing tactics from The New York Times’ Head of Games.

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If you’re also enjoying NYT Strands, be sure to check out our [hints and answers for today’s puzzle](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-january-31-2025). And for yesterday’s Mini Crossword solution, [we’ve got that covered too](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-january-30-2025). Happy puzzling!