Responses and Clues for the NYT Mini Crossword – January 17, 2025

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**The Mini: A Fun and Quick Overview of the NYT Crossword**

[**The Mini**](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) represents a smaller edition of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword puzzle. In contrast to its more extensive version, which requires a blend of knowledge, strategy, and patience, The Mini provides a brisk, digestible challenge that’s ideal for a swift brain exercise.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, The Mini has rapidly gained popularity among those who love to challenge their speed and cleverness. Yet, stumbling upon a challenging clue might interrupt the rhythm and cause some annoyance. If you happen to get stuck — much like when playing [**Wordle**](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-17-2025) or [**Connections**](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-17-2025) — don’t fret, we’re here to assist you.

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### Clues and Answers for NYT’s The Mini (Friday, January 17, 2025)

**Across:**

1. **Proprietor of a bakery named The Bun Also Rises, probably**
**Answer:** **Baker**

2. **Type of oil paired with bread**
**Answer:** **Olive**

3. **Toss in the ___**
**Answer:** **Towel**

4. **”Elegant” dinnerware for a gathering**
**Answer:** **China**

5. **Extremely quick**
**Answer:** **Hasty**

**Down:**

1. **Screw up, as cosmetic surgery**
**Answer:** **Botch**

2. **___ State, Hawaii’s nickname**
**Answer:** **Aloha**

3. **Soft fruits or birds that can’t fly**
**Answer:** **Kiwis**

4. **4 x 400-meter relay, for instance**
**Answer:** **Event**

5. **4 x 400-meter race, for instance**
**Answer:** **Relay**

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Seeking more puzzles to stimulate your mind? [**Mashable’s Games Hub**](https://games.mashable.com/) has plenty to offer, including Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and much more!

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### Highlighted Video: The Wordle Approach of NYT’s Head of Games

Interested in how the experts approach puzzles? Watch the method adopted by *The New York Times*’ Head of Games in this highlighted video.

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**Are you also playing NYT Strands?** [**Discover hints and answers for today’s Strands here.**](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-january-17-2025)

**Missed yesterday’s Mini?** [**Here’s the answer to the January 16, 2025 puzzle.**](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-january-16-2025)