NYT Mini Answer for Jan 1, 2026

Mini Crossword

Thursday, January 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word on either side of "___-eat-___"
  2. 4.Word on either side of "___, all ___!"
  3. 5.Word on either side of "___ say ___"
  4. 6.First-string squad
  5. 7.Causes injury to

DOWN

  1. 1.Someone who might be swimming with the fishes
  2. 2.An hour past midnight
  3. 3.Hand sanitizer targets
  4. 4.Like a crossword clue about crossword clues
  5. 5."I'll pass, thanks"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, January 1, 2026

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7H
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word on either side of "___-eat-___"(DOG)
  2. 4.Word on either side of "___, all ___!"(MINE)
  3. 5.Word on either side of "___ say ___"(NEVER)
  4. 6.First-string squad(ATEAM)
  5. 7.Causes injury to(HARMS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Someone who might be swimming with the fishes(DIVER)
  2. 2.An hour past midnight(ONEAM)
  3. 3.Hand sanitizer targets(GERMS)
  4. 4.Like a crossword clue about crossword clues(META)
  5. 5."I'll pass, thanks"(NAH)