Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jan 27, 2026
Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.
Mini Crossword
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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ACROSS
- 1.Bit of clothing for a snowman
- 6."___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks
- 7.Say without saying
- 8.River whose basin spans 11 countries
- 9.Opposite of WSW
DOWN
- 1.Excel
- 2.Spice in curry powder
- 3.More than enough
- 4.Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren
- 5.Cook in oil
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Bit of clothing for a snowman(SCARF)
- 6."___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks(HUMOR)
- 7.Say without saying(IMPLY)
- 8.River whose basin spans 11 countries(NILE)
- 9.Opposite of WSW(ENE)
DOWN
- 1.Excel(SHINE)
- 2.Spice in curry powder(CUMIN)
- 3.More than enough(AMPLE)
- 4.Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren(ROLE)
- 5.Cook in oil(FRY)