Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jan 4, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Sunday, January 4, 2026

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

ACROSS

1.Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation"
6.It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness
7.Paramour
8.In bronze medal position
9.Feeling resentful, in slang

DOWN

1.Streaks of lightning
2.Hawaiian greeting
3.The "C" of A.C.L.U.
4.In the open
5.Knowledgeable, and proud of it

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, January 4, 2026

1B

2A

3C

4O

5N

6O

L

I

V

E

7L

O

V

E

R

8T

H

I

R

D

9S

A

L

T

Y

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

1.Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation"(BACON)
6.It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness(OLIVE)
7.Paramour(LOVER)
8.In bronze medal position(THIRD)
9.Feeling resentful, in slang(SALTY)

DOWN

1.Streaks of lightning(BOLTS)
2.Hawaiian greeting(ALOHA)
3.The "C" of A.C.L.U.(CIVIL)
4.In the open(OVERT)
5.Knowledgeable, and proud of it(NERDY)