The Mini serves as a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a more extensive challenge demanding both expertise and patience, The Mini offers a unique experience.
Featuring only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a quick challenge for numerous players.
When a difficult clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite exasperating! If you’re having trouble with The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’re ready to assist.
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Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026:
Across
Inquiry in a late-night message
The solution is YouUp.
Abundant
The solution is Ample.
Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean country)
The solution is Kitts.
Offspring-delivering bird
The solution is Stork.
Settle the bill
The solution is Pay.
Down
Himalayan grazers
The solution is Yaks.
Fail to mention
The solution is Omit.
“Give me five!”
The solution is UpTop.
The “U” in UV light
The solution is Ultra.
Tedious to handle
The solution is Pesky.
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