Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jan 17, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."It's just so-so"
  2. 4."Impression, Sunrise" painter
  3. 6.Ca on the periodic table
  4. 8.City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings
  5. 9.Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker
  6. 10.Common wall coverings in a dorm room
  7. 11.Boxing bout enders, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Snail, clam or squid
  2. 2.2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
  3. 3.Tushes
  4. 4.San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto
  5. 5.Private teacher
  6. 6.Complain
  7. 7."Dogs are a ___ best friend"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, January 17, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."It's just so-so"(MEH)
  2. 4."Impression, Sunrise" painter(MONET)
  3. 6.Ca on the periodic table(CALCIUM)
  4. 8.City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings(ATLANTA)
  5. 9.Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker(REUNION)
  6. 10.Common wall coverings in a dorm room(POSTERS)
  7. 11.Boxing bout enders, for short(KOS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Snail, clam or squid(MOLLUSK)
  2. 2.2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"(ENCANTO)
  3. 3.Tushes(HEINIES)
  4. 4.San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto(MATEO)
  5. 5.Private teacher(TUTOR)
  6. 6.Complain(CARP)
  7. 7."Dogs are a ___ best friend"(MANS)