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. 1.Bit of clothing for a snowman
  2. 6."___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks
  3. 7.Say without saying
  4. 8.River whose basin spans 11 countries
  5. 9.Opposite of WSW

DOWN

  1. 1.Excel
  2. 2.Spice in curry powder
  3. 3.More than enough
  4. 4.Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren
  5. 5.Cook in oil

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bit of clothing for a snowman(SCARF)
  2. 6."___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks(HUMOR)
  3. 7.Say without saying(IMPLY)
  4. 8.River whose basin spans 11 countries(NILE)
  5. 9.Opposite of WSW(ENE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Excel(SHINE)
  2. 2.Spice in curry powder(CUMIN)
  3. 3.More than enough(AMPLE)
  4. 4.Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren(ROLE)
  5. 5.Cook in oil(FRY)