Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, January 4, 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

Sunday, January 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation"
  2. 6.It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness
  3. 7.Paramour
  4. 8.In bronze medal position
  5. 9.Feeling resentful, in slang

DOWN

  1. 1.Streaks of lightning
  2. 2.Hawaiian greeting
  3. 3.The "C" of A.C.L.U.
  4. 4.In the open
  5. 5.Knowledgeable, and proud of it

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, January 4, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation"(BACON)
  2. 6.It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness(OLIVE)
  3. 7.Paramour(LOVER)
  4. 8.In bronze medal position(THIRD)
  5. 9.Feeling resentful, in slang(SALTY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Streaks of lightning(BOLTS)
  2. 2.Hawaiian greeting(ALOHA)
  3. 3.The "C" of A.C.L.U.(CIVIL)
  4. 4.In the open(OVERT)
  5. 5.Knowledgeable, and proud of it(NERDY)

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About the Sunday, January 4, 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 BACON, answering “Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.