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."It's just so-so"
- 4."Impression, Sunrise" painter
- 6.Ca on the periodic table
- 8.City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings
- 9.Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker
- 10.Common wall coverings in a dorm room
- 11.Boxing bout enders, for short
DOWN
- 1.Snail, clam or squid
- 2.2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
- 3.Tushes
- 4.San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto
- 5.Private teacher
- 6.Complain
- 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."It's just so-so"(MEH)
- 4."Impression, Sunrise" painter(MONET)
- 6.Ca on the periodic table(CALCIUM)
- 8.City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings(ATLANTA)
- 9.Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker(REUNION)
- 10.Common wall coverings in a dorm room(POSTERS)
- 11.Boxing bout enders, for short(KOS)
DOWN
- 1.Snail, clam or squid(MOLLUSK)
- 2.2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"(ENCANTO)
- 3.Tushes(HEINIES)
- 4.San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto(MATEO)
- 5.Private teacher(TUTOR)
- 6.Complain(CARP)
- 7."Dogs are a ___ best friend"(MANS)