Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jan 12, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Monday, January 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Unit of farmland
  2. 5.Counterpart of "Musical or Comedy" at the Golden Globes
  3. 7.Kind of "touch" that A.I. lacks
  4. 8.Alternative to credit
  5. 9."OMG, that's hilarious"

DOWN

  1. 1.Condition that affects concentration, for short
  2. 2.Willfully causing pain
  3. 3.Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone
  4. 4.One might have a scheduled send time
  5. 6.Aardvark's prey

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, January 12, 2026

1A
2C
3R
4E
5D
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6A
7H
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8D
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9L
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Unit of farmland(ACRE)
  2. 5.Counterpart of "Musical or Comedy" at the Golden Globes(DRAMA)
  3. 7.Kind of "touch" that A.I. lacks(HUMAN)
  4. 8.Alternative to credit(DEBIT)
  5. 9."OMG, that's hilarious"(LOL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Condition that affects concentration, for short(ADHD)
  2. 2.Willfully causing pain(CRUEL)
  3. 3.Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone (RAMBO)
  4. 4.One might have a scheduled send time(EMAIL)
  5. 6.Aardvark's prey(ANT)