**The Mini: A Fun and Quick Overview of The New York Times Crossword**
[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) presents a compact version of *The New York Times*’ legendary daily crossword puzzle. In contrast to its more extensive sibling, which requires significant knowledge and time, The Mini delivers a lively and brisk experience ideal for a short mental challenge.
With only a handful of clues to complete, The Mini has quickly become popular among speedy solvers keen to showcase their puzzle-solving abilities. Nevertheless, a challenging clue can trip up even the most experienced players, resulting in fits of frustration. If you find yourself at a standstill — similar to how one might feel with [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-20-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-20-2025) — there’s no need to fret, we’ve got you covered.
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### Clues and Solutions for NYT’s The Mini (Monday, January 20, 2025)
#### **Across**
1. **Button whose symbol resembles a triangle set over a rectangle**
**Answer:** *Eject*
2. **The sole primate species capable of having blue eyes, other than humans**
**Answer:** *Lemur*
3. **”Certainly,” in Spanish**
**Answer:** *Claro*
4. **Celebrity-filled group**
**Answer:** *Alist*
5. **Traditional emblem found outside a barbershop**
**Answer:** *Pole*
#### **Down**
1. **Well-known landmark in Yosemite, informally**
**Answer:** *ElCap*
2. **What jiggles once it’s set**
**Answer:** *Jello*
3. **One that might conclude with “Best,”**
**Answer:** *Email*
4. **”$%@!,” for example.**
**Answer:** *Curse*
5. **Running style**
**Answer:** *Trot*
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In search of additional puzzles to keep your mind engaged? [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) has everything you need with Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.
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### Featured Video: Expert Puzzle Tips
Interested in the tactics behind solving puzzles like Wordle? Watch this highlighted video: *The Wordle Strategy Employed by The New York Times’ Head of Games.*
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**Are you also tackling NYT Strands?** [Discover hints and solutions for today’s Strands here](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-january-20-2025).
**Missed yesterday’s Mini?** [Get the solution here.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-january-19-2025)
Enjoy your puzzling!