Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jan 9, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Friday, January 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Question in a late-night text
  2. 6.Plentiful
  3. 7.Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean nation)
  4. 8.Baby-bringing bird
  5. 9.Take care of the tab

DOWN

  1. 1.Himalayan herbivores
  2. 2.Fail to include
  3. 3."High five!"
  4. 4.The "U" of UV rays
  5. 5.Annoying to deal with

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, January 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Question in a late-night text(YOUUP)
  2. 6.Plentiful(AMPLE)
  3. 7.Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean nation)(KITTS)
  4. 8.Baby-bringing bird(STORK)
  5. 9.Take care of the tab(PAY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Himalayan herbivores(YAKS)
  2. 2.Fail to include(OMIT)
  3. 3."High five!"(UPTOP)
  4. 4.The "U" of UV rays(ULTRA)
  5. 5.Annoying to deal with(PESKY)