Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, January 2, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Friday, January 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Fill in the ___
  2. 6.Large quantity at a pot dispensary
  3. 7.Remove one's name from, as an online photo
  4. 8.Org. whose upcoming Artemis II mission will launch astronauts around the moon
  5. 9.Parched

DOWN

  1. 1.Hop like a kangaroo
  2. 2.___ lander (moon vehicle)
  3. 3.Squirming in one's seat
  4. 4.College Football Playoff org.
  5. 5.Beer dispenser

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, January 2, 2026

1B
2L
3A
4N
5K
6O
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7U
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T
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G
8N
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9D
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Y

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Fill in the ___(BLANK)
  2. 6.Large quantity at a pot dispensary(OUNCE)
  3. 7.Remove one's name from, as an online photo(UNTAG)
  4. 8.Org. whose upcoming Artemis II mission will launch astronauts around the moon(NASA)
  5. 9.Parched(DRY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Hop like a kangaroo(BOUND)
  2. 2.___ lander (moon vehicle)(LUNAR)
  3. 3.Squirming in one's seat(ANTSY)
  4. 4.College Football Playoff org.(NCAA)
  5. 5.Beer dispenser(KEG)

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About the Friday, January 2, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is BLANK, answering “Fill in the ___.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.