Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jan 9, 2026
Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.
Mini Crossword
Friday, January 9, 2026
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ACROSS
- 1.Question in a late-night text
- 6.Plentiful
- 7.Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean nation)
- 8.Baby-bringing bird
- 9.Take care of the tab
DOWN
- 1.Himalayan herbivores
- 2.Fail to include
- 3."High five!"
- 4.The "U" of UV rays
- 5.Annoying to deal with
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Friday, January 9, 2026
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Question in a late-night text(YOUUP)
- 6.Plentiful(AMPLE)
- 7.Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean nation)(KITTS)
- 8.Baby-bringing bird(STORK)
- 9.Take care of the tab(PAY)
DOWN
- 1.Himalayan herbivores(YAKS)
- 2.Fail to include(OMIT)
- 3."High five!"(UPTOP)
- 4.The "U" of UV rays(ULTRA)
- 5.Annoying to deal with(PESKY)